Sony CCD-TRV238E User Manual - Page 23

Using zoom, Using the built-in light - video camera

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Using zoom When the CAMERA mode is selected, you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 20 times, and from that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 46). Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sparingly for best results. To use the zoom buttons on LCD frame Keep W pressed to record wider range of view, and keep T pressed to record closer view. b Notes • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on LCD frame. • To press the zoom buttons on LCD frame, support the LCD panel with your hand. Using the built-in light 1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)* You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 feet). Built-in light Recording * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in that position of the lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. To record wider range of view Move the power zoom lever towards W. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle). To record closer view Move the power zoom lever towards T. The subject appears closer (Telephoto). LIGHT Press LIGHT repeatedly to select a setting. The settings are displayed cyclically in the following order. No indicator displayed: Always records without using the built-in light. m : Automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness. m : Always turns on. To turn off the built-in light Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator appears on the screen. b Notes • The built-in video light emits very bright light, which is perfectly safe in normal use. However, avoid directly aiming the light at a subject's eyes from very close range. ,continued Recording 23

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Recording
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Using zoom
When the CAMERA mode is selected, you
can choose zoom to magnification levels
greater than 20 times, and from that point
activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 46).
Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but
use it sparingly for best results.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
To record wider range of view
Move the power zoom lever towards W.
The subject appears farther away (Wide
angle).
To record closer view
Move the power zoom lever towards T.
The subject appears closer (Telephoto).
To use the zoom buttons on LCD frame
Keep W pressed to record wider range of view,
and keep T pressed to record closer view.
b
Notes
You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom
buttons on LCD frame.
To press the zoom buttons on LCD frame, support
the LCD panel with your hand.
Using the built-in light
You can use the built-in light to suit your
shooting situation. The recommended
distance between the subject and camcorder
is about 1.5 m (5 feet).
Press LIGHT repeatedly to select a setting.
The settings are displayed cyclically in the
following order.
No indicator displayed: Always records
without using the built-in light.
m
: Automatically turns on and off
according to the ambient brightness.
m
: Always turns on.
To turn off the built-in light
Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator
appears on the screen.
b
Notes
The built-in video light emits very bright light,
which is perfectly safe in normal use. However,
avoid directly aiming the light at a subject’s eyes
from very close range.
* The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in
that position of the lever.
1 cm (approx.
1/2 inch)
*
80 cm
(approx.
2 5/8 feet)
*
LIGHT
Built-in light
,
continued