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RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
+
02
+
06
–
06
+
–
Exposure Level Indicator
To brighten the image
To darken the image
P. STABILIZER
Picture Stabilizer
This feature compensates for unstable images caused by
camera-shake, particularly noticeable at high magnifica-
tion.
ACTIVATE PICTURE STABILIZER
1
Press P.STABILIZER. “
” appears in the viewfinder.
•To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press
P.STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
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Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
•
When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal
stripes
•
When shooting dark or dim subjects
•
When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting
•
When shooting scenes with movement in various
directions
•
When shooting scenes with low-contrast
backgrounds
●
Switch off Picture Stabilizer when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
Exposure Control
This feature automatically adjusts the iris for the best
available picture quality, but you can override and make
the adjustment manually.
SELECT MODE
1
Turn the PROGRAM AE select dial to any position
except AUTO LOCK.
BRIGHTEN IMAGE
2
Press + (m06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
OR . . .
DARKEN IMAGE
Press – (maximum –06). The Exposure level
indicator appears in the viewfinder.
When you want to return to the factory setting . . .
RESTORE INITIAL SETTING
3
Press + and – simultaneously. The standard setting is
immediately restored and the Exposure level
indicator disappears.