Quick Reference List

Below are some examples of camcorders features.
To record powerful close-up images. See page 28 (Setting the Digital Zoom) To record a backlit subject. See page 31 (Gamma Brightness Compensation) or page 56 (Manual Exposure) To quickly return the tape to the end of the last recorded scene after playback. See page 33 (Quick Return) To record yourself in the scene while monitoring the shot. See page 38 (Self Recording) To record the subject with higher-quality audio. See page 40 (Selecting the 16-bit Audio Recording Mode) To enlarge any part of the picture during playback. See page 44 (Playback Zoom with the Remote Control) To brighten the dark portion of the playback images without changing the bright portion. See page 46 (Gamma Playback) To focus on an off-centred subject. See page 53 (Manual Focus) To record still images on a card so that the images may be easily read into a computer. See page 67 (Card Recording) To turn off the confirmation sounds which are made when you operate the camcorder. See page 83 (Setting the Confirmation Sounds)

On-screen Display Index

For details on the use of each function, refer to the page number indicated. TAPE-CAMERA mode

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TAPE-VCR mode

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Press l or m to select 2002 (year), then press the SET button.
2. 6. 0 : 00 2. 6. 10 : 00
Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears.
CLOCK SE T D I SPLAY A RE A S UMR T I ME S E T T I NG 12H / 24H R E T UR N 1 L ONDON
Press l or m to select 10 (hour), then press the SET button.
Press l or m to select 30 (minute), then press the SET button.
The internal clock now starts operating.

2. 6. 10 : 30

Press the SET button.
Note: If the date and time have been set, the MANUAL SET screen (T) appears in step 2. Select AREA in the CLOCK SET screen (P) using the Operation button and SET button.
Changing to the 12-hour Time Mode

Attaching the Straps

Attach the hand strap or the shoulder strap to the strap loop as shown below.

Strap loop

After performing step 10 above, press l or m to select 12H/24H, then press the SET button.

2 4H 1 2H

Press l or m to select 12H, then press the SET button.

H 2 4H

Shoulder strap (VL-NZ10 only)
Notes: The date and time, once set, are internally recorded even when not displayed on the screen. The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within five minutes.

Attaching the Lens Hood

When recording outdoors on a sunny day or in a location with bright lighting, attach the supplied lens hood to the camcorder. Turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow to attach it.
When using the shoulder strap (Only supplied with VL-NZ10)
Adjust the length of its loop as shown below, to fit it on your shoulder.
To remove it, turn it in the opposite direction.
Notes: The lens cap can still be attached on top of the lens hood. Filters and other accessories cannot be attached on the top of the lens hood.
Cautions: Do not swing the camcorder by the strap. To avoid accident, make sure the shoulder strap does not get caught in other objects or wrapped around the neck. And pay close attention to the following: Do not use the shoulder strap when riding on bicycle or motor cycle. Do not allow children to be mischievous with the shoulder strap. Keep a firm hold of the camcorder to prevent it from swinging and hitting others.

Using the Lens Cap

Attach the strap of the lens cap to the hand strap or shoulder strap as shown below.
Tips on Recording Positions
To create images that are easy to watch during playback, try to record with an upright posture and steady hand to prevent a shaky image.

Holding the camcorder

Place your right thumb close to the REC START/STOP button and Power Zoom control. Place your left thumb on the thumb rest on the left side of the screen.

Basic posture

When attaching or removing the lens cap, press both tabs on the top and bottom of the cap.
Take care not to cover the lens with your finger.

Zooming in

Push the Power Zoom control to the T (telephoto) side to get a close-up view (1).

Macro Shots

Zooming out
Push the Power Zoom control to the W (wide angle) side to get a wide field of view (2).

Zoom range indicator

W T Z OOM 3
This camcorder 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 camcorder, 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 camcorder closer to the subject until you obtain the desired angle of view. The camcorder will automatically focus on the subject when the lens is set for the widest angle.
The zoom range indicator shows you the current zoom setting. The zoom speed depends on how far you push the Power Zoom control. Notes: The camcorder is unable to focus when zooming in on subjects within 1.5 m. The camcorder will automatically zoom out until it is able to focus on the subject. See page 28 for how to use the digital zoom.
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 shaking. (See page 41 to use the camcorder with a tripod.)
Remaining Recording Time Display
Available mode: TAPE-CAMERA
Remaining Battery Power Display
Available modes: All modes
When the camcorder is recording in TAPECAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator displays the approximate remaining tape time in minutes.
When using the camcorder with the battery pack as the power source, the remaining battery power indicator is displayed. If the battery power becomes very low, a warning indicator appears. Replace the battery pack.
Remaining recording time indicator
(Green) (Green) Remaining battery power indicator (Red)

BAT T E RY I S T OO LOW.

You can connect the camcorder to a TV to allow a larger audience to enjoy playback.
Open the jack cover on the camcorder (see page 2).
Set the Power switch on the camcorder to VCR, and begin playback (see page 23).
Notes: If your TV or VCR has a 21-pin Euro-SCART connector, use the RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ).

Jack cover

21-pin Euro-SCART on TV or VCR
Connect the camcorder to your TV (or VCR) with the supplied audio/video/Svideo cable, as shown.

(L/MONO)

RCA/21-pin Euro-SCART conversion connector (QSOCZ0033TAZZ) Audio R Audio L

CHANNEL

PAUSE /STILL PLAY STOP/ EJECT

POWER TV/VCR SET UP

Black: To S-video input socket Yellow: To video input jack White: To audio input (L) jack Red: To audio input (R) jack Audio/video/S-video cable (supplied) To AVLS terminal
If your TV or VCR has only one audio input jack, use the white plug for the audio connection on the TV or VCR. If your TV or VCR has an S-video input socket, you do not need to connect the yellow video plug. When the camcorder is connected to a TV for playback, the picture on the TV screen may flicker if the volume on the camcorder is set to maximum. Should this occur, turn the volume down (see page 24). Close the jack cover after use.
Removing the audio/video/S-video cable from the camcorder
Press the release tabs on the sides of the connector, then remove the plug from the terminal.
: The arrow shows the signal flow.
Caution: Check that the camcorder, TV, VCR and other equipment to be used are turned off before making any connections. Picture noise or malfunction may occur if any of the above is left on while making a connection.

Press the release tabs.

About the S-video socket
S-video sockets are used to separately pass the chroma (colour) and luminance (brightness) components of video signals. They serve to improve the picture quality in both recording and playback.
Caution: Do not forcibly remove the connector without pressing the release tabs. This may damage the cable or the camcorder.

Using the Menu Screens

Use the menu screens to adjust the various camcorder settings. Example: Changing the DGTL ZOOM menu setting in TAPE-CAMERA mode.
Press l or m on the Operation button to select the desired menu screen (Y), then press the SET button.

Example

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You can press k, instead of the SET button.
SET button MENU button Operation button
Press l or m to select the desired menu item (DGTL ZOOM), then press the SET button.
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Set the Media Selection switch to TAPE or CARD. Hold down the Lock button and set the Power switch to CAMERA or VCR.
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Press l or m to select the desired menu setting, then press the SET button.

DG T L ZOOM

You can press j, instead of the SET button. To adjust another menu item, press l or m to select RETURN and press the SET button, then perform steps 4 to 6.
To turn off the menu screen

Press the MENU button.

Notes: Certain menu items are common to all camcorder modes. If the SOUND menu item, for example, is set to OFF in TAPE-CAMERA mode, it will be automatically set to OFF in other modes. The menu screen automatically turns off if no settings are made within five minutes. Items that are not selectable are greyed out.
Useful Features Useful features
Displaying the Recording Guide
Turning on the recording guide
The example screens shown are for TAPECAMERA mode.
This function helps you decide on the size of the subject occupying the screen. Select one of five recording guides.
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select Y, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select REC GUIDE, then press the SET button.
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Types of Recording Guides
Cross: A cross mark at the centre of the screen for placing the subject at the centre.
Focus: Focus brackets for guiding you to the focus area.
Landscape: Grid lines dividing the screen into 9 areas to help you with the horizontal and vertical composition. Snapshot: For capturing a small group of friends in a frame with surrounding background. Portrait: Yellow frame fitting a full-body view and blue frame fitting an upper-body view.
Press l or m to select ON, then press the SET button.

RE C GU I DE

Selecting the recording guide
Press l or m on the Operation button.
To turn off the recording guide
Select OFF in step 4 above, then press the SET button.
Notes: When using manual focus, you cannot change the recording guide. The recording guide appears when the OSD menu item is set to ON.

Setting the Digital Zoom

The D digital zoom indicator is displayed during digital zooming.
You can select three different zoom ranges: 1 10K (optical zoom), 1040K (digital zoom) or 10300K (digital zoom). The digital zoom allows you to record powerful close-up pictures with the same operation as normal zooming.
Notes: The digital zoom is in addition to the optical zoom giving a combined maximum zoom range of 1300K. As the image is enlarged digitally, the picture quality decreases when higher digital zoom settings are used.

T D - ZOOM 2 5

Digital zoom indicator
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select Y, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select DGTL ZOOM, then press the SET button.

To use optical zoom only

Select OFF in step 4 above.
Press l or m to select 40 or 300, then press the SET button.
Useful features Camera Recording
Using the Zoom Microphone (Only supplied with VL-NZ10)
Removing the zoom microphone
Turn the screw in the opposite direction than when mounting, then pull off the zoom microphone.
Cautions: Do not pick up the camcorder by the zoom microphone, as this may damage the equipment. The accessory shoe on the camcorder is designed only for use with the zoom microphone supplied with VL-NZ10.
With the zoom microphone, you can record audio according to the magnification of the zoom lens for producing the optimum sound. You can also set the zoom microphone to record only sounds at a distance.
Selecting Zoom Microphone Mode Mounting the Zoom Microphone
Align the zoom microphone with the accessory shoe on the camcorder, and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it locks into place.
Select a Zoom Microphone mode when the zoom microphone is mounted.
Types of Zoom Microphone modes
AUTO: The camcorder automatically selects the optimum sound according to the magnification of the zoom lens. When the zoom lens is at a wide-angle setting, the built-in microphone is used to record sounds. As the zoom magnification increases, the sounds from the zoom microphone and built-in microphone are mixed according to the zoom setting. TELE: The zoom microphone is fixed to record sounds at a distance. (The built-in microphone is turned off.) OFF: The zoom microphone is turned off. (The built-in microphone is on.)
Turn the screw in the direction of the arrow to secure the microphone.
Mount the zoom microphone to the camcorder. In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select U, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select ZOOM MIC, then press the SET button.

CLOCK SE T D I SPLAY A RE A S UMR T I M E S E T T I NG 12H / 24H R E T UR N OF F DA T E D A T E + T I ME
Press l or m to select DATE or DATEHTIME, then press the SET button.

D I SPL AY

DA T E + T I ME
The date (or the date and time) is displayed.

2. AU T O

6. : 0 min

Gamma Playback

To cancel Gamma Playback
Press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button until GAMMA1 and GAMMA2 disappear.
Note: Gamma Playback has no effect during still playback.
The gamma playback function improves the playback picture in TAPE-VCR mode by increasing the brightness of the subject while leaving the brighter portions of the image unaffected. During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press the GAMMA/BRIGHTER button once. GAMMA1 appears, and the picture becomes brighter.

GAMMA 1 A UD I O 1 + 2

To obtain a brighter picture, press the GAMMA/ BRIGHTER button again. GAMMA2 appears.

GAMMA 2 A UD I O 1 + 2

Multiple Strobe Playback
Available mode: TAPE-VCR MENU button STILL button
Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen, then begin playback. Press the STILL button fully at the point where you want to begin the multiple strobe playback.
A multi-frame picture of the image is displayed.
To cancel Multiple Strobe Playback
Press the STILL button fully again.
Notes: Multiple Strobe Playback cannot be used during video search, still, slow or reverse playback. When a card is loaded, the multi-frame picture is recorded on the card (see page 48).
The multiple strobe playback function can be used to capture the action of a fast-moving subject at intervals of 1/8 of a second using a 9- or 16-frame picture. This is useful when you want to check your form in sports such as tennis or golf.
Remove the card from the camcorder. In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select V, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select MULTI FRAME, then press the SET button.

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Press l or m to select 9 FRAMES (9frame picture) or 16 FRAMES (16frame picture), then press the SET button.

MULTI FRAME FRAMES

Copying an Image from Tape to Card
Press the STILL button fully to copy the image to the card.
The S indicator flashes red while the image is copied.
You can capture your favourite image frame from a video tape recording and save it on card.
Insert the recorded Mini DV cassette and a card in the camcorder. Set the camcorder to TAPE-VCR mode, then begin tape playback. Select the frame number of the image (see page 47).
Note: To capture clearer still images of still life picture, set the MOTION menu item to OFF.
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MULTI F RAME OF F

OFF: 1-frame picture 9 FRAMES: 9-frame picture 16 FRAMES: 16-frame picture
Hold the STILL button half-way down at the point where the desired image appears.
A still picture of the image is displayed.
Note: To cancel the still picture, release the STILL button.

Playback Effects

Using Playback Effect
In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select V, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select PB EFFECT, then press the SET button.
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Use Playback effects to create an interesting scene transition between a still image and the following image during playback.
Types of Playback Effects
OVERLAP: A still image fades out as the next image fades in, replacing the previous image. The two scenes momentarily dissolve.
Press l or m to select OVERLAP or WIPE, then press the SET button.

PB E F F EC T

WIPE: A still image is replaced with the next image first appearing in the middle of the screen and gradually expanding to fill the screen.
Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen. Rewind or fast forward the tape to just before the position where you want to use the playback effect, and then begin playback.
The still image is replaced with the next image with the selected playback effect.
To cancel the playback effect

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Auto Focus may not be able to focus on the subject in the situations shown below. In such situations, set the camcorder to Manual Focus mode and focus manually.

Subject is too dark.

Lack of contrast, e.g. snow scene.

Fast-moving subject.

Background is too bright.
Press l or m to select MANUAL, then press the SET button to display the focus setting screen.
Subject has horizontal stripes.
Subject is being shot through a dirty or wet window.
Light reflects off the subject.
Two subjects at different distances overlap in the same scene.
Adjust the Power Zoom control to frame the subject as you desire.
Subject has fine, repeated patterns.
Subjects at different distances appear in the centre of the scene at the same time.
Fast-speed shutter being used under fluorescent lighting.
Press l or m to focus on the subject, then press the SET button.
o: To focus on a more distant subject p: To focus on a closer subject
Setting the Camcorder to Full Auto Mode
You can set all manual settings, including manual focus, white balance, manual exposure and manual shutter speed, to Full Auto mode in one operation.

MF is displayed.

In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select T, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select FULL AUTO, then press the SET button.
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Manual focus indicator

To return to Auto Focus mode
After performing step 1 to 3 above, press l or m to select AUTO, then press the SET button.
Notes: The camcorder may not be able to focus correctly if the subject is closer than approximately 1.5 m. Set the zoom control to wide angle, and try refocusing again. If the lens is dirty or fogged, the camcorder may not be able to focus correctly. When MF is displayed, you can manually adjust the focus by pressing l or m, even if the focus setting screen is not displayed.

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The selected shutter speed is displayed on the menu screen.
Press l or m to select MANUAL, then press the SET button to display the shutter speed setting screen.
To return to Auto Shutter Speed mode
Recommended Shutter Speeds
The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Select the most appropriate shutter speed for the ambient light.
Recommended shutter speed 1/10,000 sec. l 1/1,000 sec.
Situation Recording sports action in bright daylight. Recording in bright daylight at a ski resort. Recording outdoor sports on a partially cloudy day. Recording an outside scene through a car window (when you want to minimize blur caused by the camera shaking). When you want to reduce the light by half. Use as a substitute for an ND2 filter. Recording in a poorlyilluminated location. When you want to create artistic trailing images of fast-moving subjects.
Notes: Recording with a shutter speed faster than 1/50 sec. tends to darken the picture. Record in bright locations when you use a fast shutter speed. Using a fast shutter speed under fluorescent lighting will cause flickering in the picture and possibly periodic colour shifts. When selecting 1/25 sec. shutter speed, you may get a shadow image behind a subject that is moving around a lot. The manual shutter speed setting will cancel if a scene setting is selected or gain-up function is used thereafter.
1/1,000 sec. l 1/250 sec.

1/120 sec.

1/25 sec.
Tips on Using the Manual Shutter Speed
Fast shutter speeds can be used with the still recording functions (see pages 35, 36 and 67) to record higher quality still images of fast-moving subjects. If the on-screen picture flickers when recording under fluorescent lighting, you may be able to compensate by setting the shutter speed to 1/120 sec.

Using the Time Code

Available modes: TAPE-VCR, TAPE-CAMERA

The time code appears.

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The time code shows the hour, minute and second of recording, and the frame number (1 frame = approx. 1/25 sec.). This is automatically recorded along with the subject when you are recording on the tape. You can display the time code on the screen as an accurate counter in both TAPE-VCR and TAPE-CAMERA modes.

Time code

To turn off the time code
Select DISP. OFF in step 4 above.
Notes: The time code appears when the OSD menu item is set to ON. When the tape reaches an unrecorded section, the time code returns to zero (TC0:00:00). Once recorded, the time code cannot be changed. You can also press the T/C (Time Code) button on the remote control (only supplied with VLNZ10) to display the time code.

Types of picture quality settings
NORMAL: Records images with standard picture quality. ECONOMY: Allows you to take more shots than in NORMAL mode but with a lower quality. FINE: Records images with higher quality than in NORMAL mode but with a lower number of recordable images.
Press l or m to select the desired setting, then press the SET button.

RE C MODE

E C ONOMY
Approximate number of recordable images with the card supplied with VL-NZ10
Picture quality setting NORMAL ECONOMY FINE Approx. number of images 60
The selected picture quality indicator displays.

CARD 10 / 170 E C ON OMY

Picture quality indicator Note: The picture quality indicator is also displayed in CARD-VCR mode. The picture quality indicator displayed during playback is based on the amount of data for that recorded image. Since the amount of data differs depending on factors such as image detail, sometimes the picture quality indicator displayed during playback may not match the picture quality setting used during recording.
Note: The number of recordable images differs depending on the combination of picture quality settings used and the images shot.
Digital Still Camera Features Card Recording
Recording with the Selftimer
Press the STILL button fully to set the timer.
The self-timer operating indicator flashes while the timer counts down.
Self-timer operating indicator

CARD 10 / 94 NORMAL

The self-timer function allows you to record images after a time-lag of 10 seconds. This is convenient when you want to record an image of you and your friends together.
In CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select Y, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select SELF TIMER, then press the SET button.
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The shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds, and a still image of the subject is recorded.

You can delete unwanted images to free up memory of a card for new images.
Note: Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below.
Press l or m to select YES, then press the SET button to delete the image.
DEL E T E N O RMA L NO YES
In CARD-VCR mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select S, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select DELETE, then press the SET button.
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If you want to delete another image, repeat steps 5 to 7.
Press l or m to select ONE IMAGE, then press the SET button.
Note: The protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 72). Caution: Do not turn the power off while deleting an image.

DE LET E N O RMA L

Press j, k, l or m to select the image to be deleted.
Deleting All Stored Images
You can delete all stored images on a card in one operation.
Notes: Deleted images cannot be restored. Check whether or not you want the images before performing the procedure below. If you want to keep some images on the card, first delete-protect them (see page 72), and then perform the procedure below.
Press l or m to select ALL IMAGES, then press the SET button.
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DEL E T E ALL N O RMA L NO YES
Press l or m to select YES, then press the SET button to delete all the images.
Notes: The protected images cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting to delete the image (see page 72). If a print order is assigned to delete-protected images and you perform the procedure above, the print order will cancel (the protection setting will not cancel). It may take several seconds to delete all images from the card. Caution: Do not turn the power off while deleting images.

*These are commonly used names. Official names may vary.

Selecting Summer Time

Setting the Confirmation Sounds
Perform the procedure below to advance the clock of the camcorder one hour to summer time.
In TAPE-CAMERA or CARD-CAMERA mode, press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select P, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select SUMR TIME, then press the SET button.
A confirmation sound is made when you turn on or off the Power switch, press the REC START/STOP button, or perform other designated operations. Use the procedure below to change the type of sound or to turn off the confirmation sounds altogether.
Types of Confirmation Sound Settings
CHIME: Chiming sound BEEP: Electronic beeping sound OFF: No confirmation sound

OF F ON

Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select I, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select SOUND, then press the SET button.
The time automatically changes to summer time.

SUMR TIME

C H I ME BEEP OF F
The Q indicator appears when the date/ time is displayed.
To reset to standard time
Press l or m to select the desired sound setting, then press the SET button.

BE E P

Note: If you select OFF, the sounds will turn off including: Shutter closing sound in PHOTO SHOT mode and CARD-CAMERA mode Focus confirmation sound in CARD-CAMERA mode
Setting the Camcorder to Factory Presettings
You can set the camcorder to the factory presettings in one operation.
Press the MENU button until the menu screen appears. Press l or m on the operation button to select I, then press the SET button. Press l or m to select DEFAULT, then press the SET button.
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R E T U RN T O F A C T OR Y P R E S E T T I NGS. NO YES
Press l or m to select YES, then press the SET button.
To cancel, press l or m to select NO, then press the SET button.
Note: Even when you perform the steps above, the onscreen display language setting and clock setting maintain the memory.

Useful Information

Hints for Better Shooting
Position the subject in the centre of the scene. When using auto focus, whatever is in the centre of the scene is kept in focus.

Lighting

For clear, good-quality recording, 500 to 100,000 lux is needed. Recording is possible with less light, but the picture quality may suffer. Adequate lighting is also essential for correct white balance.