You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen.
1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle.
3 Press MENU.
4 Select the (OTHERS) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
5 Select [LANGUAGE] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
6 Select the desired language by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
7 Press MENU to hide the menu screen.
zTip
• Your camcorder offers [ENG [SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options.
POWER switch
OTHERS STBY
RETURN ASS I GN BTN CLOCK SET WORLD T I ME LANGUAGE QU I CK REC BEEP REC LAMP [MENU]: END
Recording
Recording movies
You can record movies in HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats, in addition to either 50i or 60i system.
Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in
“Getting started” (p. 10 - p. 19).
Movies will be recorded along with stereo sound.
1 Open the shutter of the lens hood.
2 Open the LCD panel and adjust the angle.
3 While pressing the green button, set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
appears on the LCD screen.
The HDV format lamp lights up and your camcorder is set to recording standby after a while.
Your camcorder is set to record using the 1080/60i specification of the HDV format in the default setting.
To record using the 1080/50i specification (PAL system), see “To record using the 1080/50i specification (PAL system)”
below.
To record in the DVCAM/DV format, see
“To record in the DVCAM/DV format”
below.
4 Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamps light up.
Press REC START/STOP again to stop recording.
To record using the 1080/50i specification (PAL system)
Change the setting of [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 82).
Recording in DVCAM/DV will be done also using the 50i (PAL) system.
To record in the DVCAM/DV format
To record in the DVCAM format On the (IN/OUT REC) menu, set [REC FORMAT] to [DV], and [ REC MODE] to [DVCAM] (p. 71).When the menu screen is turned off,
appears on the LCD screen, the DVCAM format lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to recording standby.
Format lamps
POWER switch and REC START/STOP Camera recording lamp
Camera recording lamp
Recor d ing
To record in the DV formatOn the (IN/OUT REC) menu, set [REC FORMAT] to [DV], and [ REC MODE] to [DV SP] (p. 71).
When the menu screen is turned off,
appears on the LCD screen, the DVCAM format lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to recording standby.
To turn the power off
Set the POWER switch to OFF.To record from a low-angle
Use the REC START/STOP button on the handle after releasing the HOLD lever.
To view the picture during recording, face the LCD panel or the viewfinder upward, or face the LCD screen down, then close and restore the LCD panel to the original position with the LCD screen facing out.
Indicators displayed during recording
The indicators will not be recorded on the tape.The camera settings data (p. 51) will not be displayed during recording.
A Recording format (HDV1080i, DVCAM, or DV SP)
B Remaining battery
The indicated time may not be correct, depending on the environment where you are using your camcorder. When you open or close the LCD panel, it takes about 1 minute to display the correct remaining battery time.
C 50i/60i system indicator (p. 82) D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording)) E Time code or user bits
The time code of this camcorder can be preset. You can reset or preset the time code even during recording (p. 101).
F Recording capacity of the tape (p. 80) G Microphone volume level (p. 37) H ND filter
If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes on the screen, activate the ND filter (p. 30).
b Note
• Before changing the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF.
• When the camcorder is left in recording standby for more than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits the recording standby mode (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery loss. Since the power does not turn off, you can restart recording by pressing REC START/STOP again. It takes some time to restart recording, but this not a malfunction.
When recording in the HDV format, you can shorten the time until recording starts by setting [QUICK REC] on the (OTHERS) menu to [ON] (p. 78).
However, the transition from the last recorded scene may not be smooth.
• The following functions may not work correctly with a tape recorded in the HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats mixed:
– Date search – Index search zTip
• You can record the color bars on a tape. If you record movies including the color bars, you can adjust the color while observing the color bars when you are viewing the pictures on a TV or monitor. To display the color bars, press BARS. Press BARS again to hide the color bars. There are 2 types of color bar.
You can select either one in [BARS TYPE] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 62).
• To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next, note the following.
– Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will start recording again without an obvious break even if you turn the power off).
– Do not record pictures in the HDV, DVCAM, and DV formats on the same tape.
– Do not record pictures in the system of 50i and 60i on the same tape.
• You can superimpose the time and date on the picture by setting [DATE REC] on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 81). The time and date are always displayed on the screen during recording.
• The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without being displayed on the screen. You can view this information during playback by pressing DATA CODE (p. 51).
• To display the time data, press TC/U-BIT (p. 103).
• To attach an external microphone (optional), see page (p. 38).
Usable cassettes
When recording in HDV/DV format, it is recommended that you use mini DV cassettes.
When recording in DVCAM format, it is recommended that you use mini DVCAM cassettes.
bNote
• The transition from the last recorded scene to the next may not be smooth with the [DV SP] setting.
• You cannot record in the LP mode of the DV format.
• If you use a mini DV cassette when [ REC MODE] is set to [DVCAM], the possible recording
time will be 1/3 shorter than that indicated on the tape.
Using zoom
Zoom levers are mounted on the camera itself and on the handle.
Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sparingly for the best results.
1 Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/
REMOTE.
2 Press the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Press it further for a faster zoom.
1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)*
80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)*
* The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus with that side of the lever.
Recor d ing
To record a wider range of viewPress the W side of the power zoom lever.
The subject appears farther away (Wide angle).
To record a closer view
Press the T side of the power zoom lever.
The subject appears closer (Telephoto).
zTip
• You can display the zoomed position with a number or a bar display. Select [BAR] or [NUMBER] in [ZOOM DISPLAY] on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 80). The zoom position is displayed with a bar display in the default setting.
Using the handle zoom
You can adjust the zoom speed with the handle zoom switch when using the handle zoom lever.
1
Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/REMOTE.
2
Set the handle zoom switch to H (high) or L (low).You can set the zoom speed of H or L of the handle zoom lever in [HANDLE ZOOM]
on the (CAMERA SET) menu. In the default setting, [H] is set to 6, and [L] is set to 3 (p. 62).
3
Press the handle zoom lever to zoom in or out.b Note
• You cannot adjust the zoom speed by pressing the handle zoom lever. Change the zoom speed by setting [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 62).
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever when the handle zoom switch is set to OFF.
• You cannot change the zoom speed of the power zoom lever on the camera itself by switching the handle zoom switch.
Using the zoom ring
You can zoom at the desired speed. Fine adjustment is also possible.
1
Set the ZOOM switch to RING.2
Rotate the zoom ring to zoom.b Note
• Rotate the zoom ring at an appropriate speed.
Zooming may not be able to catch up the rotating speed of the ring if it is rotated too fast.
• When you zoom using the Remote Commander, set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/REMOTE.
• Zoomed position and picture angle change when the ZOOM switch is switched from LEVER/REMOTE to RING.
• If you rotate the zoom ring fast, motor noise will become louder as the zoom motor rotates at high speeds. If the motor noise is so loud that can be recorded, use the zoom lever or the Remote Commander.
Zoom ring
Handle zoom switch Handle zoom lever
Recording in mirror mode
You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded. You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, or to keep the attention of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them.
Open the LCD panel 180 degrees, then rotate it towards the subject until it clicks.
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the picture will be normal when recorded.
Displaying the recording setup information – Status check
You can check the setup value of the following items in the standby mode or during recording.
• Audio setup such as microphone volume level (p. 37)
• Output setup ([COMPONENT], [i.LINK CONV], and [DOWN CONVERT] settings) (p. 73)
• Functions assigned to the ASSIGN buttons (p. 86)
• CAMERA setting
• Picture profile setup (p. 34)
1 Press STATUS CHECK.
2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to display the desired item.
Each time you turn the dial, the items appear in the following order:
AUDIO t OUTPUT t ASSIGN t CAMERA t PICT. PROFILE Up to about 100 degrees
Recor d ing To turn off the display of the recording
setup information
Press STATUS CHECK.b Note
• Information of the picture profile setup does not appear when it is set to [OFF].
Adjusting the exposure
The exposure is adjusted automatically in the default setting.
If you want to record brighter or darker pictures than those of the auto exposure adjustment, use the manual adjustment function (p. 28), or customize the picture quality by using the PICTURE PROFILE function (p. 34).
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects
When your subject has its back to the sun or other light, you can adjust the exposure to prevent the subject from becoming shadowed.
Assign the BACK LIGHT function to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 for details on how to assign a function.
Press the ASSIGN button assigned to the BACK LIGHT function.
. appears.
To cancel the back light function, press the button again.
ASSIGN 1 – 6
bNote
• The back light function is canceled when you press the ASSIGN button assigned to SPOTLIGHT.
• You cannot use the back light function if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually.
Recording the subject lit by strong light – SPOTLIGHT
When the subject is lit by strong light, such as in a theater, use the spotlight function to prevent people’s faces from appearing excessively white.
Assign the SPOTLIGHT function to one of the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 86 for details on how to assign a function.
During recording or in the standby mode, press the ASSIGN button assigned to the SPOTLIGHT function.
appears.
To cancel the spotlight function, press the button again.
bNote
• The spotlight function is canceled when you press the ASSIGN button assigned to BACK LIGHT.
• You cannot use the spotlight function if 2 or more items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted manually.
Adjusting the white balance
You can adjust the white balance according to the light of the recording environment.
The white balance adjustment data for 2 different recording conditions can be set up and memorized separately in memory A and B. During recording, you can recall the setup data from the memory with the WHT BAL (white balance) switch. The setup data will be retained for about 3 months as long as it is not readjusted even if the power is disconnected.
1 During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.
2 Press WHT BAL.
3 Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B.
4 Shoot a white subject such as a piece of paper filling the entire screen under
ASSIGN 1 – 6
(one-push) WHT BAL
Recor d ing the same lighting condition as that of
the subject.
5 Press (one-push) WHT BAL.
A or B flashes quickly.
When the white balance is adjusted, A or B lights up and the adjustment data is memorized.
To recall adjustment data from the memory
1
During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.2
Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B.3
Press WHT BAL.The white balance is set to the recalled adjustment.
b Note
• Avoid subjecting your camcorder to mechanical shock while A or B is flashing.
• If A or B does not change from flashing to lit steadily, your camcorder is unable to set up the white balance. In this case, use the preset or automatic white balance.
To use the preset white balance
Your camcorder has the preset white balance values for indoor recording and outdoor recording. In addition, you can adjust the color temperature ranging in ±7 steps from 5800K for outdoor recording (p. 58). A step is equivalent to about 500K.1
During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.2
Press MENU.3
Select the (CAMERA SET) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.4
Select [WB PRESET] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.5
Select the desired item by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.It is set to [OUTDOOR] in the default setting.
6
Press MENU to hide the menu screen.7
Set the WHT BAL switch to PRESET.8
Press WHT BAL.The white balance is set to the selected setting.
zTip
• When [OUTDOOR] is selected, you can adjust the white balance value for outdoor recording in [WB OUTDR LVL] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 58). You can assign this function to one of the ASSIGN buttons (p. 86).
To restore the automatic white balance
Press WHT BAL, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK.b Note
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, shutter speed) also become temporarily automatic.
Item Recording scene
[OUTDOOR]
( )
• general night views, neon signs, or fireworks
• sunset, sunrise
• under daylight fluorescent lamps [INDOOR] (n) • at party or in studios
where lighting conditions change quickly
• under video lamps such as those in a studio, under sodium lamps, mercury lamps, or warm white fluorescent lamps
Recording using manual adjustments
You can manually adjust the iris, gain, etc.
according to the brightness of the recording scene or in order to obtain desired effects.
Adjust the iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance after setting the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.
Depending on the position of the AUTO LOCK switch, you can hold or release the settings of these functions.
See page 26 for details on how to adjust the white balance.
bNote
• If you want to set the exposure intentionally to other than a proper level, adjust the iris, gain, and shutter speed manually.
• If you adjust only one of either iris, shutter speed, or gain manually, you can record with iris priority, shutter speed priority, or gain priority, respectively.
zTip
• To adjust the brightness of pictures, set all of the iris, gain, and shutter speed to the manual adjustment mode, then rotate the iris dial.
Adjusting the iris
You can manually adjust the light volume entering the lens.
As the iris is opened (smaller aperture values), the light volume increases. The range of focus narrows and only the subject appears in sharp focus.
As the iris is closed (larger aperture values), the light volume decreases and the range of focus widens.
1 During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.
2 Press IRIS.
The current aperture value (F) appears.
3 Rotate the IRIS dial to a desired aperture value.
The aperture value (F) varies from F1.6 to F11, and Close, and the corresponding value appears.
Position Purpose
AUTO LOCK To adjust automatically.
Center (to release the auto lock mode)
To adjust manually.
HOLD Select this position after adjusting the settings manually to retain them.
IRIS dial
Recor d ing To restore automatic adjustment
Press IRIS, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK.
b Note
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (gain, shutter speed, white balance) also become temporarily automatic.
• As you shift the zoom from W (wide) to T (telephoto), the aperture value varies from F1.6 to F2.8.
zTip
• You can select the rotation direction of the iris dial with [IRIS DIAL] on the (OTHERS) menu (p. 79).
• The iris has an important effect on the “depth of field,” that is, the focused range. An open iris makes the depth of field shallower (shorter focused range), and a closed iris makes the depth of field deeper (longer focused range). Use the iris effectively according to your purpose of recording.
Adjusting the gain
Adjust the gain manually when shooting blackish or dark objects if you do not want the AGC (auto gain control) to be activated.
1 During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.
2 Press GAIN.
The current gain value appears.
3 Set the GAIN switch to the desired position.
3 gain levels (H, M, L) are available.
You can set the value for the respective positions with [GAIN SETUP] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 58).
The default settings for each position are 18 dB (H), 9 dB (M) and 0 dB (L).
The larger the number, the greater the gain.
To restore automatic adjustment
Press GAIN, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK.b Note
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, shutter speed, white balance) also become temporarily automatic.
zTip
• You can increase the gain level up to about 36 dB by using Hyper-gain (p. 87).
Adjusting the shutter speed
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter speed for your convenience. Depending on the shutter speed, you can make the subject look still, or on the contrary, emphasize the fluidity of movement.
1 During recording or in the standby mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position to release the auto lock mode.
2 Press SHUTTER SPEED.
3 Adjust the shutter speed by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
When 60i is selected in [50i/60i SEL] on the (OTHERS) menu, you can select a shutter speed between 1/4 second and 1/
10000 second.
When 50i is selected in [50i/60i SEL], you can select 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. The smaller the
number that appears on the screen, the slower the shutter speed.
To restore automatic adjustment
Press SHUTTER SPEED, or set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK.b Note
• If you set the AUTO LOCK switch to AUTO LOCK, other manually adjusted items (iris, gain, white balance) also become temporarily automatic.
zTip
• 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.
Adjusting the volume of light – ND FILTER
You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter when the recording
environment is too bright.
There are 2 levels of ND filter setting. ND filter 1 reduces the volume of light to about 1/6, and ND filter 2 to about 1/32.
If [ND1] or [ND2] flashes in the standby
mode, set the ND FILTER switch to the
respective position.
Recor d ing
If [ND1] flashesSet the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on [ND1].
If [ND2] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on [ND2].
If [ND OFF] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to turn off the indicator.
b Note
• If you move the ND FILTER switch during recording, the picture and sound may be distorted.
• If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter indicator will appear even if the ND filter should be activated.
zTip
• If you close the iris extensively when recording a bright subject, diffraction may occur, resulting in a fuzzy focus. (This is a common phenomenon with video cameras.) The ND filter suppresses this phenomenon and gives better recording results.
Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness
If there is a part of the screen where brightness is over a certain level, the part may appear excessively white when played back.
By displaying the zebra pattern on such a part, you can be reminded to adjust the brightness before recording.
Select the brightness level to display the zebra pattern in the menu setting.
1 During recording or in the standby mode, press MENU.
2 Select the (CAMERA SET) menu by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
3 Select [ZEBRA LEVEL] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.
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
Recor d ing
1 During recording or in the standby mode, set the FOCUS switch to MAN (manual).
9 appears.
2 Rotate the focus ring and adjust the focus.
9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther. 9 changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.
Tips for focusing manually
• It is easier to focus on the subject when you use the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.
• When you want to record a close-up image of a subject, move the power zoom lever towards W (wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then adjust the focus.
To focus on a distant subject
Record the subject with the FOCUS switch slid down to INFINITY.
appears.
If you release the switch, it returns to automatic focusing.
Use this function to record a distant subject when a close subject is focused using automatic focusing.
To use the expanded focus
Press EXPANDED FOCUS.[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the center of the screen is magnified by about 2 times. It will be easier to confirm the focus setting during manual focusing. The screen returns to the original size after about 5 seconds.
As long as the focus ring is rotated, the image remains magnified. The image returns to the original size in about 2 seconds after you release the ring, or when you press REC START/
STOP.
To adjust the focus automatically
Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO.To focus automatically temporarily
Record the subject with PUSH AUTO pressed.If you release the button, the setting returns to manual focusing.
Use this function to shift the focus from one subject to another. The scenes will transition smoothly.
zTip
• The focal distance information (for when it is dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will not be displayed correctly if you are using a conversion lens (optional).)
– When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual.
– When you rotate the focus ring.
• If [EXP. FOCUS] on the (OTHERS) menu is set to [MANUAL OFF], the screen will remain expanded even a certain time have passed after you press EXPANDED FOCUS. The image returns to the original size when you press REC START/
STOP.
• When [AF ASSIST] on the (CAMERA) menu is set to [ON], you can focus manually by rotating the focus ring during auto focusing (p. 61).
Enhancing the outline to focus – PEAKING
You can enhance the outline of the image on the screen for easier focusing.
During recording or in standby mode, set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to PEAKING.
To cancel peaking
Set the ZEBRA/PEAKING switch to OFF.
bNote
• The peaking is not recorded on the tape.
• You cannot use the peaking function when the zebra pattern is activated (p. 31).
zTip
• For easier focusing, use peaking together with the expanded focus.
• You can change peaking color and level in [PEAKING] on the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 60).
Customizing the picture quality – PICTURE PROFILE
You can customize the picture quality by adjusting the color intensity, brightness, white balance, etc. You can set 6 different picture quality settings depending on the recording time of day, the weather, or the camera person, and store them in the memory.
Connect your camcorder to a TV or monitor, and adjust the picture quality while observing the picture on the TV or monitor screen.
At the default setting, [PP1] through [PP6]
are registered with picture quality settings for the following recording conditions.
You can change the above default settings at your convenience.
Picture profile number
Recording condition
PP1 Appropriate setting to record in the HDV format
PP2 Appropriate setting to record in the DVCAM (DV) format PP3 Appropriate setting to record
people
PP4 Appropriate setting to record film-like pictures
PP5 Appropriate setting to record sunset
PP6 Appropriate setting to record in black and white
Recor d ing
1 In the standby mode, press PICTURE PROFILE.
2 Select a picture profile number by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
[PP1] through [PP6] are available.
3 Select [SETTING] by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
4 Select an item to be adjusted by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
5 Adjust the picture quality by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
Item Adjustment [COLOR
LEVEL]
–7 (low) to +7 (high) –8: black and white [COLOR
PHASE]
–7 (greenish) to +7 (reddish)
[SHARP-NESS]
0 (softer) to 15 (clearer)
[SKINTONE DTL]
To make wrinkles less noticeable by suppressing the outlines on the part in skin color to be enhanced.
[OFF]: No adjustment [TYPE1] (the color range recognized as a skin color is narrow) to [TYPE3] (the color range recognized as a skin color is wide)
[SKINTONE LVL]
Sets the enhancement level of the edge of the part in skin color for setting [SKINTONE DTL].
[HIGH] (to enhance strongly) to [LOW] (to enhance weakly) [AE SHIFT] –7 (darker) to +7 (lighter) [AGC
LIMIT]
Select the upper limit for the auto gain control (AGC) ([OFF], 12dB, 6dB, 0dB).
[OFF] is 18dB.
[AT IRIS LMT]
Select the highest aperture value for the automatic adjustment (F11, F6.8, F4).
[WB SHIFT] –7 (to make white parts bluish) to +7 (to make white parts reddish)
[ATW SENS]
To set the auto white balance operation under a reddish light source such as an incandescent lamp or candle, or under a blueish light source such as in outdoor shade.
[HIGH] (reddishness or blueishness is reduced) to [LOW] (reddishness or blueishness is increased) [ATW SENS] is not effective under a clear sky or the sun.
[BLACK STRTCH]
[ON]: To raise the γ curve characteristics of the dark part so that the gradation of the dark part is reproduced better.
Item Adjustment
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other items.
7 Select [ RETURN] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
8 Select [OK] by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.
A picture profile indicator appears.
To cancel the picture profile recording
Select [OFF] in step 2, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.