Sony DCR-DVD508 - Manual (Page 67)

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You can compensate for camera shake (the
default setting is [ON]). Set
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (
) when
using a tripod (optional), then the image
becomes natural.
When this is set to [ON] (the default
setting), the shutter speed is automatically
reduced to 1/30 second when recording in
dark conditions.
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.
z Tips
• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
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.
B OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
70
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
100
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
b Notes
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
z Tips
• IRE represents the screen brightness level.
B AUTO
Displays the remaining disc indicator for
about 8 seconds in situations such as those
described below.
– When your camcorder recognizes the
remaining disc capacity with the POWER
switch set to
(Movie).
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the indicator from off to on with
the POWER switch set to
(Movie).
– When you select the movie recording
mode on the HOME MENU.
ON
Always displays the remaining disc
indicator.
b Notes
• When the remaining recordable time for movies
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the
screen.
Select [ON] (the default setting) to display
the recording date and time when you play
back a disc on a device with a subtitle
display function. Also refer to the
instruction manual of the playback device.
You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash, or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with your camcorder.
HIGH ( )
Makes the flash level higher.
B NORMAL ( )
STEADYSHOT
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto slow shutter)
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
REMAINING
SUB-T DATE
FLASH LEVEL
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