Sony DCR-TRV17 - Manual (Page 25)

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Recording – Basics
To use zoom greater than 10
×
Zoom greater than 10
×
is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital
power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. 97). The digital zoom function is set to OFF
as a default settings. (p. 97)
When you shoot close to a subject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch)
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch)
away in the wide-angle position.
Notes on digital zoom
•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10
×
.
•The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever toward the “T”
side.
•You cannot use the digital zoom when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-
TRV17 only).
Indicators displayed in the recording mode
The indicators are not recorded on tapes.
Recording a picture
T W
The right side of the bar shows
the digital zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears
when you select the digital power
in the menu settings (p. 97).
Recording mode indicator
Cassette memory indicator
This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.
Time indicator
The time is displayed about 5 seconds after the
power is turned on.
Date indicator
The date is displayed about 5 seconds after the
power is turned on.
STBY/REC indicator
Remaining battery time indicator
Time code/Tape counter indicator
Remaining tape indicator (p. 101)
0:00:01
45min
40 min REC
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