Appendix: Menu Options Lists
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[Digital Zoom]:
Determines the operation of the digital zoom.
The color of the indicator indicates the zoom.
• When [
n
40x] or [
o
200x] is selected, the camcorder
will switch automatically to digital zoom when you zoom in
beyond the optical zoom range.
• With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed, so
the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in.
• For an explanation of the digital tele-converter, see
Digital
Tele-Converter
(
A
54).
[Focus Assistance]:
When focus assistance is activated, the image at the center of the screen is
magnified to help you focus manually (
A
47).
• Using focus assistance will not affect the recordings. It will be cancelled automatically after
4 seconds or when you start recording.
[Auto Slow Shutter]:
The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter
recordings in places with insufficient lighting.
• Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to [
¹
PF24] or [
»
24P];
1/15 when it is set to [
·
PF30].
• The auto slow shutter can only be activated when the recording program is set to [
’
Programmed
AE], but the setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to
mode.
• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [
j
Off].
[ND Filter]:
Only available during the [
“
Aperture-Pri. AE] and [
n
Manual Exposure] recording
programs. When set to [
k
Automatic], the ND filter can be selected when adjusting the aperture.
Depending on the selected setting, [ND1/2], [ND1/4] or [ND1/8] will appear on the screen next to the
aperture value.
[Conversion Lens]:
When you attach to the camcorder the optional TL-H58 Tele-converter or
WD-H58W Wide-converter, set the appropriate conversion lens setting. The camcorder will then
optimize the image stabilization and adjust the minimum object distance. The minimum object
distance throughout the entire zoom range will be 130 cm (4 ft. 3 in.) for the TL-H58 and 40 cm
(1 ft. 3 in.) for the WD-H58W.
• When you select a setting other than [
j
Off], the AF mode is automatically set to [
@
Normal
AF].
• The approximate subject distance displayed on the screen will change depending on the setting. If
you are not using a conversion lens, select [
j
Off].
[Onscreen Markers]:
You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. Use the
markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally).
• Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings.
[Microphone Attenuator]:
Helps prevent audio distortions. You can use this setting when using an
external microphone or when [
—
Audio Scene] is set to [
„
Custom Setting].
[
k
Automatic]: The camcorder will automatically activate the microphone attenuator as necessary for
optimal audio recording levels so high audio levels will not be distorted.
[
i
On
å
]: The microphone attenuator will be activated at all times to reproduce more faithfully
the sound dynamics.
å
will appear on the screen.
Optical zoom
Digital zoom
White
Light
blue
Dark
blue
Up to 10x
10x -
40x
40x -
200x
COP
Y
