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The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher.

bNotes

Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

zTips

IRE represents the unit of images brightness amplitude.REMAINING SETBONAlways displays the remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo” indicator.AUTO

Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below.

When your camcorder recognizes the remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo”capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights upWhen you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on whilethe (Movie) lamp lights upWhen you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU.

bNotes

When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen.

SUB-T DATE (Subtitle date)

When you set to [ON] (the default setting), you can display the recording date and time while playing back the images recorded on your camcorder, on devices compatible with the subtitle display function. Refer also to the instruction manual of the display device.

bNotes

The images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices.

[SUB-T DATE] cannot be set for SD (standard definition) image quality.FLASH MODE

You can select the flash setting when you record still images with the built-in flash.

BAUTOAutomatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.ON ( )Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.OFF ( )Records without flash.

bNotes

The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to 1.5 m (1 to 5 feet).

Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.

The /CHG (charge) lamp flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete.

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

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