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RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
+02
+06
06
+
To brighten the image
To darken the image
Picture Stabilizer
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high
magnification.

ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER

1
Press P.STABILIZER. “ ” appears in the viewfinder.
•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press
P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes
When shooting dark or dim subjects
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting
When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions
When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds
Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
SELECT MODE
1
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK.

BRIGHTEN IMAGE

2
Press + (maximum +06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the viewfinder.

OR . . .

DARKEN IMAGE

Press (maximum –06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .

RESTORE INITIAL SETTING

3
Press + andsimultaneously. The standard setting is
immediately restored and the Exposure level
indicator disappears.
Exposure level indicator
P. STABILIZER