Sony HXR-MC88 Operating Instructions - Page 28

Recording (Continued) Adjusting the zoom Adjusting the zoom with the power zoom lever Press the zoom lever D slightly to zoom slowly, and press it further to zoom more quickly. Wide angle view: Close view: Wide Telephoto z Tips • When focusing, the minimum distance required between the camcorder and the subject is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 1 m (about 39 3/8 in.) for telephoto. • The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 1 meter (about 39 3/8 in.) from your camcorder. • Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever D. If you remove your finger, the operation sound of the power zoom lever D may also be recorded. • You can select the type of zoom operation for the zoom lever D ([ZOOM TYPE], p. 66). • You can increase the zoom speed of the power zoom lever D ([SPEED ZOOM], p. 66). Adjusting the zoom with the handle zoom 1 Set the handle zoom speed switch B to VAR or FIX. z Tips • When set to VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable speed. • When set to FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed (set in [HANDLE ZOOM], p. 66). 2 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom in or out. b Notes • You cannot use the handle zoom when the handle zoom speed switch B is set to OFF. • You cannot change the zoom speed of the power zoom lever D with the handle zoom speed switch B. z Tips • You can select the type of zoom operation for the handle zoom lever A ([ZOOM TYPE], p. 66). • You can increase the zoom speed of the handle zoom lever A ([SPEED ZOOM], p. 66). 28