
Camera Recording
Backlight Compensation (BLC)
When the subject is backlit, the image will be darkened if it is recorded normally. Use the backlight compensation (BLC) feature to improve the picture.
1 Press the MENU button until appears on the monitor (Camera mode).
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•At locations where lighting is insufficient, “LIGHT” appears on the monitor. “GAIN- UP” appears indicating the BLC function cannot be used.
2 Press on the operation button (
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To turn off the BLC function, press on the
button to select “BLC” again. The “
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indicator goes off.
Gain-up (Cat’s Eye)
When you are recording in a dark or poorly illuminated location, “LIGHT” (warning of too little ambient illumination) is displayed on the monitor. Use the
1 Press the MENU button until appears on the monitor (Camera mode).
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Note:
•At locations where lighting is adequate, the “LIGHT” indicator will not appear. “BLC” instead of
2 Press on the operation button (
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To turn off the on the
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Notes:
•If the camcorder is moved to a bright location after it is engaged in
•There is more picture noise in
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