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b
Notes
• When the remaining recordable time for movies
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the
screen.
When you set to [ON] (the default setting),
you can display the recording date and time
while playing back the image recorded on
your camcorder, on devices compatible
with the subtitle display function. Refer
also to the instruction manual of the display
device.
b
Notes
• 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.
You can select the flash setting when you
record still images with the built-in flash or
an external flash (optional) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
B
AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
ON (
)
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
OFF (
)
Records without flash.
b
Notes
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
2.5 m (1 to 8 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.
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.
B
NORMAL( )
LOW(
)
Makes the flash level lower.
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.
b
Notes
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
Detects faces and adjusts the focus, color
and exposure automatically. Also,
optimizes the face image.
B
ON (
)
Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The
detected face image is optimized
automatically.
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle
date)
FLASH MODE
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
FACE DETECTION
