Sony DCR-HC90 - Manual (Page 24)

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DCR-HC90 2-548-307-11(1)
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
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Recording
To use zoom ......................  
Move the power zoom lever  slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Wider range of
view: (Wide angle)
Close view:
(Telephoto)
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons  on the LCD frame.
• The minimum distance required between
your camcorder and the subject to get a 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 [DIGITAL ZOOM] if you want to
zoom to a level greater than 10 ×.
To record sound with more presence
(4CH MIC REC recording) ............
Connect the optional microphone (ECM-
HQP1) to the Active Interface Shoe
 (p.
69).
See [EXT SUR MIC] on page 54 for
details.
To record in dark places (NightShot)
...........................................
Set the NIGHTSHOT switch  to ON. (
and [“NIGHTSHOT”] appear.)
• To record an image brighter, use Super
NightShot function (p. 43).
To record an image brighter in color in dim
light, use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 43).
• The NightShot and Super NightShot function
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the
infrared port
 with your fingers or other
objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional)
if it is attached.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 42)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use these functions in bright places. This
may cause a malfunction.
To use the flash .......................
Press (flash) repeatedly to select a setting.
No indicator displayed: Automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.

(Forced flash): Always uses the flash
regardless of the surrounding brightness.

(No flash): Records without flash.
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8