Adjusting the AE Shift

You can adjust the AE (auto exposure) function to lighten or darken the image. This allows you to compensate for backlit or overexposed scenes. Available Levels: –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).

AE SHIFT button

SET dial

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

1.Set the program selector to Q.

2.Set the program AE mode to Auto, Sports, Portrait or Low Light mode.

3.Press the AE SHIFT button.

“AE ±0” appears in light blue.

AE SHIFT/

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4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level.

• Turn the SET dial up to lighten the image and down to darken image.

If “MF” is displayed in light blue, AE shift cannot be adjusted. Press the AE SHIFT button again to display “AE ±0” in light blue.

The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program AE mode.

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Canon MV 690 instruction manual Adjusting the AE Shift, Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level