Recording functions
Lens
Zoom ring
Zoom lock switch
Focusing ring
Operation panel
Adjustments using the lens
The operations and operating methods available
depend on the lens attached. The following
operations are available with the lens supplied with
your camcorder.
Zoom ring
Turn the zoom ring right or left to decide on the size
of the subject in your image. Zooming must be
done before focusing.
Note
• Do not grab or apply a strong force to the lens cylinder that
rolls out when zooming. The lens may be damaged.
Focusing ring
In the manual focus mode, turn the focusing ring
right or left to bring the subject into focus.
Zoom lock switch
This switch prevents the lens cylinder from being
extended by its own weight when it is being
transported, etc. Turn the zoom ring back toward
the W-end, and slide the switch toward V to lock it.
To unlock it, set the switch to the original position.
Settings using the operation panel
The menu allows you to set various functions.
Functions that will be used frequently are assigned
to the following buttons.
MENU
This button displays the menu. The menu allows
you to change the settings of the camcorder, and
use various functions. See page 47 for the menu
list.
DISP
This button switches the information displayed on
the screen during recording or playback.
Recording mode
(Disp. Basic Info/Histogram/No Disp. Info.)
Playback mode
(Disp. Basic Info/Disp. Detail Info/No Disp. Info.)
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