Sony DCR-HC32 - Manual (Page 24)

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DCR-HC32/HC42 2-584-906-11(1)
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
1
3
2
For DCR-HC42:
4
5
6
7
For DCR-HC32:
7
6
4
5
8
Recording
To use zoom ......................  
Move the power zoom lever  slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Wider range of
view: (Wide angle)
Close view:
(Telephoto)
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons  on the LCD frame.
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus
is about 1 cm (about 1/2 in.) for wide angle and
about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to
zoom to a level greater than the following (p
44):
– 20 times (DCR-HC32)
– 12 times (DCR-HC42)
To record in dark places (NightShot
plus) ....................................
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 
to ON. ( and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]
appear.)
• To record an image brighter, use Super
NightShot plus function (p. 43).
To record an image more faithful to the original
colors, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 43).
• The NightShot plus and Super NightShot plus
function use infrared light. Therefore, do not
cover the infrared port
 with your fingers or
other objects.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.