•If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective.

FLASH LEVEL

You can set this function when you use the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder.

HIGH( )Makes the flash level higher.BNORMAL()LOW()Makes the flash level lower.

REDEYE REDUC

You can set this function when you record still images using the built-in flash or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder.

When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or [ON], appears. You can prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before the flash flashes.

bNotes

•The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions.

DIAL SETTING

You can select an item you want to set to the CAM CTRL dial. For details, see page 34.

FACE DETECTION

Detects faces and adjusts the focus, color and exposure automatically. Also, optimizes the face image.

BON ()

Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The detected face image is optimized automatically.

Face detection frame

REC

Face detection markON[NO FRAMES] ()

Detects a face without showing a frame. The detected face image is optimized automatically.

OFF

Does not use [FACE DETECTION] function.

bNotes

•Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions.

•[FACE DETECTION] may not function properly depending on recording conditions. Set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.

INDEX SET

The default setting is [ON], allowing you to search for faces automatically and to display the [Face Index] screen (p. 37).

Face icons and their meanings: When the setting is [ON]

: This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face. The icon stops flashing when the face is recorded in [Face Index].

: This icon appears when faces cannot be recorded in [Face Index].*

*The number of faces that can be detected is limited.

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