48LSQT1146RecordingVarious recordingfunctions(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)You can zoom in up to 32k optically.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select or.Move the zoom lever.≥ When zooming in while holding this unit byhand, we recommend using the imagestabilizer function. (l 53)≥ When distant subjects are brought closer, theyare focused at about 1.3 m (4.3 feet) or more.≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unitcan focus on a subject approx. 2 cm (0.8z)away from the lens. (Macro function)≥ The zoom speed varies depending on therange over which the zoom lever is moved.≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject maynot be focused easily.≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever duringzoom operation, the operation sound may berecorded. When returning the zoom lever tothe original position, move it quietly.(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)If the zoom magnification exceeds 32k, then thedigital zoom function will be activated. Themaximum magnification provided by the digitalzoom can be switched.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .Press the MENU button, then select[ADVANCED] # [D.ZOOM] #desired item and press the joystick.≥ If [50k] or [1000k] is selected, the digital zoomrange is displayed in blue while zooming.≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, themore the image quality is degraded.≥ This function cannot be used in picturerecording mode.(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)The zoom microphone is linked to the zoomingoperation so that far-away sounds with a tele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shotare recorded more clearly.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .Zoom in/out functionT side: Close-up recording (zoom in)W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out)Digital zoom function[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 32k)[50k]: Up to 50k[1000k]: Up to 1000kTo use the zoom microphonefunctionMENU