Main Features Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 24) •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p. 34) or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 24) •In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal Spotlight mode (p. 34) event •In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach Beach & ski mode (p. 34) in midsummer or on a ski slope Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode) •Smooth transition between scenes FADER (p. 31) •Digital processing of images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 33) •Creating a soft background for subjects Soft portrait mode (p. 34) •Superimposing a title TITLE (p. 38) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode) •Preventing deterioration of picture quality in D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 47) digital zoom The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 20×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 37) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 34) •Recording fast-moving subjects Sports lesson mode (p. 34) Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode) •Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Wide mode (p. 29) •Recording with the date/time Date and time (p. 25) •Enhancing old tapes ORC [MENU] (p. 49) Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode) •Correcting jitter TBC [MENU] (p. 48) •Correcting color noise DNR [MENU] (p. 48)