Sony DCRDVD508 Operating Guide - Page 36

Recording (Continued) Zooming You can magnify images up to 10 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. You can magnify images with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons. z Tips • Using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 66) let you zoom in further than 10×. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Sound picked up by the built-in microphone is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Built-in microphone Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. b Notes • Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for recording 5.1ch surround sound. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (p.121) b Notes • 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back on your camcorder. • is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. Using the flash Flash charge lamp Flash 36