Recording functionsmm<> Change the mode to _ .Zo0m leverT side:Close-up recording (zoo m in)W Side: ....Wide,angle recording (zoom ou t)• The zoom speed varies depending on therange over which the zoom lever is moved:It is possible to enhance the zoommagnification up to 78x without degradingthe image quality when recording.If the zoom magnification exceeds 78x ,then the digital zoom function will beactivated. The maximum magnificationprovided by the digital zoom can beswitched.Select the menu. (-> 27)[RECORD SETUP] _ [D.ZOOM]desired setting[OFF]: Enhanced optical zoom only(Up to 78×)[100×]: Up to 100×[3500×]: Up to 3500x• If [lOOx] or [3500x] is selected, the digitalzoom range is displayed in blue whilezooming.• The larger the digital zoom magnification,the more the image quality is degraded.• If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound maybe recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.• When distant subjects are brought closer, they are focused at about 1.5 m (4.9 feet) ormore.• When the zoom magnification is 1 ×, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8")away from the lens.47VQT3E42