User manual

Zooming
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Zoom speeds for remote operation
NOTES
• When an optional RC-V100 Remote Controller is connected to the camcorder, you can zoom with
the remote controller's ZOOM dial. At default settings, turn the dial right to zoom in (S) and left to
zoom out (T).
Soft Zoom Control
Soft zoom control allows you to start and/or stop the zoom gradually.
1 Select [Soft Zoom Control].
> [v ! Camera Setup] > [Soft Zoom Control]
2 Select the desired option and then select [X].
Options
Digital Tele-Converter
Using the digital tele-converter, you can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor
of approx. 2 and record the enlarged image.
1 Select [Digital Zoom].
> [v ! Camera Setup] > [Digital Zoom]
2 Select [ Digital Tele-conv.] and then select [X].
3 Open the zoom controls.
[FUNC] > [R Zoom]
4 Select [ ] (digital tele-converter) and then select [X].
• The center of the screen will be enlarged approximately 2 times and the icon will appear.
• Select [ ] again before closing the screen to deactivate the digital tele-converter.
Accessory Zoom speed
RC-V100 Remote Controller Variable speed: The greater the angle at which the RC-V100's ZOOM dial is rotated
from the center, the faster the zoom.
Commercially available
remote controls
If the remote control does not support variable zoom: Constant zoom speed.
If the remote control supports variable zoom: Variable zoom according to the remote
control's settings.
[j Off]: Use this setting if you do not intend to use soft zoom control.
[¬ Start]: Zoom starts gradually.
[® Stop]: Zoom stops gradually.
[¯ Start & Stop]: Zoom start and stops gradually.
Operating modes: