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Recording Recording Tips • Try to make sure indoor scenes are well-lit. This improves picture quality and color reproduction. • Do not move the camcorder rapidly from side-to-side while recording. A steady, gradual "pan" avoids blurring and "jitter." • Use the viewfinder or LCD monitor to make sure the camcorder is level while recording so that your scenes won't appear "tilted." • Do not bump or tap the camcorder's microphone while recording so that your scenes won't appear tilted. • Include close-ups of individuals when taping family outings or group functions. • Fading in and out of scenes makes your videos appear more professional. • Learn to use the special digital effects available with your camcorder to add variety to your recordings. • Be aware of video and audio backgrounds. Background details barely noticed while you are taping may show up as visual "clutter" on your recording. Background noises (especially TV sets, radios, household appliances, traffic sounds, etc.) can detract from the sound you want to record. • Avoid long "still" shots of landmarks and scenic attractions. Recordings are more interesting if they include people and details. "Local color" will give travel videos lasting appeal. Consider recording a familiar or landmark scene from an unfamiliar vantage point. Travel Tips • Write down your camcorder's serial number and keep it separate from the camcorder when traveling. If your camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be able to identify it. • Use extra care when you use your camcorder or accessories at a beach or pool. Spray, sand, and dust should be avoided. If your lens has been exposed to the elements, clean it only with proper lens cleaning supplies. • Make sure you have any adapters that you might need before taking your camcorder to other countries. Consult your dealer for advice. • Carry your camcorder in a carrying case when traveling. See page 50 for a case designed especially for this camcorder. An ordinary suitcase or carry bag does not offer the protection your camcorder needs. Treat your camcorder as carry-on luggage to protect it from rough handling. 41

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Recording
Recording Tips
•
Try to make sure indoor scenes are
well-lit.
This improves picture quality
and color reproduction.
•
Do not move the camcorder rapidly
from side-to-side while recording.
A steady, gradual “pan” avoids
blurring and “jitter.”
•
Use the viewfinder or LCD monitor
to make sure the camcorder is level
while recording so that your scenes
won’t appear “tilted.”
•
Do not bump or tap the camcorder’s
microphone while recording so that
your scenes won’t appear tilted.
•
Include close-ups of individuals when
taping family outings or group func-
tions.
•
Fading in and out of scenes makes
your videos appear more professional.
•
Learn to use the special digital effects
available with your camcorder to add
variety to your recordings.
•
Be aware of video and audio back-
grounds.
Background details barely
noticed while you are taping may show
up as visual “clutter” on your record-
ing.
Background noises (especially
TV sets, radios, household appliances,
traffic sounds, etc.) can detract from
the sound you want to record.
•
Avoid long “still” shots of landmarks
and scenic attractions.
Recordings are
more interesting if they include people
and details.
“Local color” will give
travel videos lasting appeal.
Consider
recording a familiar or landmark scene
from an unfamiliar vantage point.
Travel Tips
•
Write down your camcorder’s serial
number and keep it separate from the
camcorder when traveling.
If your
camcorder is lost or stolen, you will be
able to identify it.
•
Use extra care when you use your
camcorder or accessories at a beach or
pool.
Spray, sand, and dust should be
avoided.
If your lens has been exposed
to the elements, clean it only with
proper lens cleaning supplies.
•
Make sure you have any adapters that
you might need before taking your
camcorder to other countries.
Consult
your dealer for advice.
•
Carry your camcorder in a carrying
case when traveling.
See page 50 for a
case designed especially for this
camcorder
.
An ordinary suitcase or
carry bag does not offer the protection
your camcorder needs.
Treat your
camcorder as carry-on luggage to
protect it from rough handling.