Instruction Manual Camcorders VM-8400LA

FADE IN /FADE OUT

2. Press "REC/PAUSE" to stop recording; the fade begins automatically and "REC" flashes

until the fade ends.

NOTE: When fading out be sure to wait until the PAUSE indicator ( ) is visible in the

viewfinder or LCD monitor before attempting to put the camcorder into the record mode again.

"STABLE PIX" (Electronic Image Stabilizer) FUNCTION

The stable pix function corrects slight shaking of the image being recorded and is effective in

the following situations.

• While you zoom to a distant subject.

• While you approach a small subject.

• While you walk around.

• While you record from inside a moving vehicle.

1. Press "STABLE PIX". When "DISPLAY" is pressed, the display will appear in the viewfinder

or LCD monitor, along with STABLE PIX icon " ".

2. Press "REC/PAUSE" to start recording. When STABLE FIX is engaged the viewfinder or

LCD image shakes with a slight delay.

NOTES:

• STABLE FIX may not function if you use a wide or tele converter lens.

• When the STABLE FIX function is engaged in the vicinity of the zoom range with "ZOOM"

displayed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor, when moved from the wide-angle end, the image

size will change, but this is normal.

• When the STABLE FIX function is engaged, the picture becomes rough.

• When the STABLE FIX function is engaged, the angle of view at the wide-angle end

becomes narrower.

• It is recommended that you do not use the STABLE FIX function when using a tripod. The

sensor would detect vibrations from the tripod in which case the picture would be blurred.