Recording
Cinema Mode
The camcorder has a CINEMA recording mode that
lets you make recordings compatible with the 16X9
format. When CINEMA is activated, the camcorder
records black bars at the top and bottom of the picture
to produce the wide-screen effect. This is also known
as "letter box" recording.
New 16X9 TV Screen
Standard Shape TV Screen
Do not use this mode unless you have a compatible 16X9 TV.
When played on a regular TV, black bars appear in the picture.
To Record Using the CINEMA Mode
I_FADER I'_ CINEMA
Mode Select Dial
SEL. (Select), FI, and F2 Buttons
Indicator in
Viewfinder
or
on LCD
Monitor
1. Place the POWER switch to CAMERA.
The power indicator will light. The
camcorder will enter record pause.
2. Make sure the mode select dial is not
set to LOCK.
. Press SEL. until [] CINEMA
appears on the LCD monitor or in the
viewfinder.
Normal Mode
4. Press F2 to activate the CINEMA
mode. Black bars appear at the top
and bottom of the picture on the LCD
monitor or in the viewfinder.
5. Press the F2 button again to turn off
the CINEMA mode.
Note: When the mode select dial is set to
LOCK, the CINEMA mode will not operate.
CINEMA Mode
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