Sony DCR-VX9000 - Manual (Page 51)

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Advanced operations
Using the zebra pattern
You can set the digital camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) [a] in the
portion of the picture in the viewfinder where the brightness exceeds a certain level.
The portion of the picture where the zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness
and overexposure. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra
pattern.
Before you start recording, use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the aperture,
gain, and shutter speed.
(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.
(2) Press
or to select ZEBRA, then press EXECUTE.
(3) Press or to select ON, then press EXECUTE.
(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
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MENU
MENU
D ZOOM OFF
16 : 9 WIDE
ZEBRA
COMMANDER
BEEP
FRAME REC
INT REC
[ MENU ] : END
MENU
D ZOOM
16 : 9 WIDE
ZEBRA ON
COMMANDER
BEEP
FRAME REC
INT REC
[ MENU ] : END
MENU
ZEBRA OFF
ON
[ MENU ] : END
[a]
Note on shooting with the zebra pattern
Even though you see the zebra pattern in the viewfinder, the zebra pattern is not
recorded.