Specifications

VL-SD20S-GB/pp. 026-041; 99/7/28/18:00
G. K. Associates, Tokyo
Useful Features
Useful Features
Camera Recording
35
Wide Screen (16:9)
The wide screen function lets you record scenes
with the wide-screen feel of a movie shown in a
theatre. The top and bottom of the picture are
masked with black bands to produce an
effective screen aspect ratio of 16:9.
1 In Recording Standby mode, display the
menu screen (see page 25).
2 Toggle the CONTROL switch (Q) to
select “16:9”, then press the CONTROL
switch (W) to select “ON”.
3 Press the EXIT button (MODE DISPLAY)
to turn off the menu screen.
• The screen displays the picture with the
top and bottom portions masked.
To return to normal screen
Press the CONTROL switch to set the 16:9
menu item to “OFF” in step 2 above.
Note:
• You can only use the wide screen function when
the VIEWCAM is in Camera mode.
Auto Focus
The VIEWCAM is preset to Auto Focus mode,
which is designed to focus on most types of
subjects. In Auto Focus mode, the VIEWCAM
automatically focuses on whatever is in the
centre of the scene. Always keep the subject in
the centre of the screen.
Notes:
• If no subject is in the centre of the screen, the
focus area will expand and the subject nearest
the centre will be focused on.
• If no subject is displayed on the screen, the
VIEWCAM will automatically zoom out until a
subject comes into the frame.
• The Auto Focus may not work in the situations
described on page 50. In these situations, use
the manual focus function.
Macro Shots
This VIEWCAM lets you shoot close-up images
of small objects such as flowers and insects, or
make title frames for your videos. When you
want to record a magnified image of a subject
which is within approximately 1.5 m of the
VIEWCAM, do not zoom in on it. Instead, zoom
out all the way by pushing the Power Zoom
control to the W side, and then move the
VIEWCAM closer to the subject until you obtain
the desired angle of view. The VIEWCAM will
automatically focus on the subject when the
lens is set for the widest angle.
Notes:
• When you are recording a macro shot, be sure
that the subject receives sufficient illumination.
• It is recommended that you use a tripod for
recording macro shots, to prevent image shakes.
Normal screen Wide screen
Power Zoom control
Tripod
EXIT
16: 9
AUDIO
REMOTE
MODE
WIND
DEMO MODE
ON
12BI T
SET
MENU
OFF
OFF
TAPE SPEED
SP
ON