Sony DVD405E, Operating Manual

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To use the flash ....................... 8
Press (flash)
8
repeatedly to select the
setting.
No indicator displayed: Automatically
flashes when there is insufficient
ambient light.
r
(Forced flash): Always uses the
flash regardless of the surrounding
brightness.
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be impaired
if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
• The flash charge lamp flickers when 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.
• The flash does not work when attaching the
conversion lens (optional) or filter (optional).
• You can change the brightness of the flash by
setting [FLASH LEVEL], or you can prevent the
redeye by setting [REDEYE REDUC] (p.68).
To record in dark places (NightShot)
.......................................... 1
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch
1
to ON. (
and [”NIGHTSHOT”] appear.)
• To record an image brighter, use Super NightShot
function (p.69). To record an image brighter in
dim light, use Color Slow Shutter function (p.69).
• The NightShot and Super NightShot use infrared
light. Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 5
with your fingers or other objects.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p.68) when
it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
To adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects (BACK LIGHT)..............
9
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT
9 to display . . To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
To adjust the focus for an off center
subject.................................
7
See [SPOT FOCUS] on page 68.
To fix the exposure for the selected
subject.................................
7
See [SPOT METER] on page 66.