Sony HDR-CX12 - Manual (Page 64)

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X.V.COLOR
When recording, set to [ON] to capture
wider range of colors. Various colors
such as the brilliant color of flowers and
turquoise blue of the sea can be more
faithfully reproduced.
Notes
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Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded
content will be played back on an x.v.Color-
compliant TV.
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If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is
played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
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[X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:
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When recording with SD (standard
definition) image quality
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While recording a movie
GUIDEFRAME
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/
BATT INFO to make the frame disappear
(The default setting is [OFF]).
Tips
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Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
ZEBRA
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the
brightness. When you change the default
setting, is displayed. The zebra pattern is
not recorded.
 OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
0
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
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100
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
Notes
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Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
Tips
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IRE represents the screen brightness level.
REMAINING SET
 ON
Always displays the remaining “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” indicator.
AUTO
Displays the remaining recording time
of movies for about 8 seconds in the
following situations.
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When your camcorder recognizes the
remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
capacity when the POWER switch is set to
(Movie)
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When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the indicator from off to on when
the POWER switch is set to (Movie)
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When you select the movie recording mode
on the HOME MENU
Notes
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When the remaining recordable time for
movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator
stays on the screen.
SUB-T DATE (Subtitle date)
You can display the recording date and
time when you play back images on a
device with a subtitle display function. The
default setting is [ON]. Also refer to the
instruction manual of the playback device.
Notes
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The images recorded with HD (high definition)
image quality can be played back only on
AVCHD format compatible devices.
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