Instruction Manual Camcorders VM-8400LA

REMAINING TAPE
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REMAINING TAPE
When "DISPLAY" is pressed so the display appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor, the tape
remaining display shows the remaining length of tape that can be used for recording and
playback, using seven dashes. This feature is handy when recording since it lets you know
how long you can record on the loaded tape.
Insert a cassette in the camcorder and start recording or playback; 10 seconds later, the
remaining tape will be displayed. When the cassette is ejected, the display will disappear.
"
" is displayed for 10 seconds after the tape starts to run.
NOTES:
• When the remaining recording tape time becomes less than about five minutes, "TAPE END"
flashes in the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
• With some tapes, "TAPE END" may appear slightly earlier, but you can continue recording.
PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure)
Program AE automatically selects the shutter speed 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350,
1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000 or 1/4000 second that is optimum for the brightness of
the subject. The iris is also adjusted automatically in response to the shutter speed.
POWER ZOOM
• Press the power zoom switch on the "W" side, and the picture gradually widens.
• Press the power zoom switch on the "T" side, and the picture gradually becomes telescopic.
When "DISPLAY" is pressed so the display appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor and the
power zoom switch is pressed, the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor
in 10 steps for several seconds.