Record mode38LSQT0974Wide/4:3 functionThis allows you to record images compatible withwide-screen TVs.Wide FunctionImages are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.4:3 FunctionImages are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Wide FunctionSet [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].4:3 FunctionSet [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].ª To Cancel the Wide/4:3 FunctionWide FunctionSet [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].4:3 FunctionSet [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].≥The default setting is [16:9].≥In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens,operation icons and other screen displaysappear horizontally oriented.≥When images are played back on a TV screen,the date/time indication may be erased in somecases.≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality maydeteriorate.≥If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratioare played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to[16:9], part of the operation icons and otherdisplays will appear on the black bands on theleft and right of the picture.≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TVused for playback≥When playing back images taken by this uniton a TV screen, change the settingestablished by Tape/Card playback mode[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match theaspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor tobe connected. (-45-)≥Depending on the settings of the TVconnected, the images may not be displayedproperly. For more information, please readthe operating instructions for the TV.Optical image stabilizer functionOn this model, [O.I.S.] is used as the indicationfor Optical Image Stabilizer.Reduces the jitter caused by hand movementwhen recording.≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON].ª To cancel the image stabilizer functionSet [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [OFF].≥When recording still pictures in the CardRecording mode, pressing the [PHOTO SHOT]button halfway increases the effect of the imagestabilizer function. (MEGA Optical ImageStabilizer)≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that youturn the image stabilizer off.≥In the following cases, the image stabilizerfunction may not work effectively.≥When the digital zoom is used≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly≥When you record a moving subject whiletracking itO.I.S.