Advanced Features
Camera Recording
Manual Exposure
The camcorder is preset to Auto Exposure mode, which automatically chooses the optimal aperture. When there is too much contrast in brightness between the subject and back- ground, however, you may not be able to record a clear image. In this case, use the manual exposure function to correct the exposure level.
Background is too bright and subject too dark (backlit subject).
•Increase the exposure level to allow more light through the lens.
Subject is too bright against background.
•Decrease the exposure level to allow less light through the lens.
1 Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.
2 Press the AUTO ON/OFF button to select Manual mode.
3 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.
4 Select T, then press r on the Operation button. Select “EXPOSURE” (1), then press r (2).
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5 Press e to display the exposure setting screen.
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6 Press d or y to select the desired exposure level.
•The number shown is the selected exposure level. The adjustment range is from +5 (least light) to L5 (most light).
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7 Press e.
•The selected exposure level is displayed on the menu screen.
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8 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.
To cancel Manual Exposure mode
After performing step 4 above, select “AUTO”, then press e.
Notes:
•Manual Exposure mode will be canceled if a scene setting is selected thereafter.
•Manual Exposure cannot be used with Night Recording.
•When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF button.
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