Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)

To hide the zebra pattern• Set the ZEBRA switch E to OFF.

bNote

• The zebra pattern is not recorded on the tape.

zTip

•This is convenient for adjusting the brightness while a histogram (p. 78) is displayed.

Adjusting the gain

You can adjust the gain manually when shooting blackish or dark objects if you do not want the AGC (auto gain control) to be activated.

1During recording or standby, set the AUTO LOCK switch A to the center position to release the auto lock.

2Press the GAIN button B. The current gain value appears.3Adjust the gain by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial D.The gain can be adjusted between 0dB and 18dB by every 3dB.

zTip

•The gain value can be stored temporarily by setting the AUTO LOCK switch A to HOLD after the manual adjustment.

Adjusting the shutter speed

You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed. Depending on the shutter speed, you can make the subject look still, or emphasize the fluidity of movement.

1During recording or standby, set the AUTO LOCK switch A to the center position to release the auto lock mode.

2Press the SHUTTER SPEED button C.3Adjust the shutter speed by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial D.You can set a shutter speed between 1/3 second and 1/10000 second.

The selected shutter speed appears on the screen. For example, if you select 1/100 second, [100] appears. The larger the number that appears on the screen, the faster the shutter speed.

zTip

•The shutter speed can be stored temporarily by setting the AUTO LOCK switch A to HOLD after the manual adjustment.

To restore automatic adjustment

Press the SHUTTER SPEED button C, or set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK.

To restore automatic adjustment

Press the GAIN button B, or set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK.

bNote

•If you set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white balance) also become temporarily automatic.

bNote

•If you set the AUTO LOCK switch A to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, shutter speed, white balance) also become temporarily automatic.

zTips

•It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower shutter speed. Manual focusing with your camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended.

•The picture may flicker or change colors under fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury lamps.

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