Sony HVRZ7P Operating Guide - Page 27

Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings Recording/Playback Adjusting the zoom . Using the zoom lever Set the ZOOM switch E to SERVO. Move the power zoom lever D slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Wide view: (Wide angle) Close view: (Telephoto) z Tips • The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto. • The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) from your camcorder. • When you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [OFF] or the focus ring to the mode A position (p. 28), you cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom position (p. 71). • Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever D. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever D, the operation sound of the power zoom lever D may also be recorded. Using the handle zoom 1 Set the ZOOM switch E to SERVO. 2 Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR or FIX. z Tips • When you set the handle zoom switch B to VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable speed. • When you set the handle zoom switch B to FIX, you can zoom in or out at fixed speed set in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 71). 3 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom in or out. b Notes • You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when the handle zoom switch B is set to OFF. • You cannot change the zoom speed of the zoom lever D with the handle zoom switch B. Using the zoom ring You can zoom at the desired speed by turning the zoom ring C. Fine adjustment is also possible. 1 Set the ZOOM switch E to MANUAL. 2 Turn the zoom ring C to zoom in or out. z Tips • You can remove the zoom pin. Continued , 27