Sony DCR-HC28 - Manual (Page 26)

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Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
To use zoom.......................... 1
Move the power zoom lever 1 slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
• You can set [D ZOOM] (p. 43) if you want to
zoom to a level greater than 20 ×.
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
• [STEADYSHOT] may not reduce image
blurring as desired when the power zoom lever
is set to the T (Telephoto) side.
To record in dark places (NightShot
plus) ................................... 2
Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch 2 to
ON. (
and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]
appear.)
• The NightShot plus function uses infrared light.
Therefore, do not cover the infrared port 3
with your fingers or other objects. Remove the
conversion lens (optional) if it is attached.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 36)
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).............. 6
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press BACK LIGHT 6 to display .. To
cancel the back light function, press BACK
LIGHT again.
Recording
q;
qa
9
6
7
8
1 2
5
4
3
qs
Close view: (Telephoto)
Wider range of view: (Wide angle)