4 Select the desired level by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.

Select a value from [70] to [100] or [100+]. If you select [70], the zebra pattern appears at the part of 70±5 % of the brilliance signal.

If you select [100+], the zebra pattern appears at all areas of the brilliance signal over 100 %.

The default setting is [100+].

5 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.

6 Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to

ZEBRA.

The zebra pattern will appear.

To hide the zebra pattern

Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF.

bNote

•The zebra pattern is not recorded on the tape.

•You cannot use the zebra pattern when the peaking function is activated (p. 34).

Adjusting the focus

The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting.

Adjusting the focus manually

You can adjust the focus manually according to the recording conditions.

Use this function in the following cases.

–To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops.

–To record horizontal stripes.

–To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background.

–When you want to focus on a subject in the background.

– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

Focus ring

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