Sony DCR-HC36 - Manual (Page 52)

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This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]
(
), the zoom (p. 32) moves to the top of
the T (Telephoto) side automatically and
allows for recording subjects at a close
distance as follows:
For DCR-HC36: down to about 39 cm (15
3/8 in.).
For DCR-HC46: down to about 35 cm
(13 7/8 in.).
For DCR-HC96: down to about 37 cm
(14 5/8 in.).
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-
angle (W side).
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible with your camcorder.
x FLASH LEVEL
HIGH( )
Makes the flash level higher.
B NORMAL( )
LOW( )
Makes the flash level lower.
x REDEYE REDUC
You can prevent redeye by activating the
flash before recording.
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press
(flash) (p. 32) repeatedly to select a
setting.
(Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to
reduce redeye before the flash automatically
flashes when there is insufficient ambient
light.
r
(Forced redeye reduction): Always uses
the flash and the redeye reducing pre-flash.
r
(No flash): Records without flash.
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
The picture will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus
recording if you set [SUPER NSPLUS] to
[ON] while the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch
(p. 33) is also set to ON.
and [“SUPER NIGHTSHOT PLUS”]
appear on the screen.
To cancel the setting, set [SUPER
NSPLUS] to [OFF] or set the
NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF.
• Do not use NightShot plus/[SUPER NSPLUS]
in bright places. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects (p. 33).
• Remove the conversion lens (optional) if it is
attached.
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 51)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness. The motion of the
picture may slow down in this case.
The picture will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot
TELE MACRO
FLASH SET (DCR-HC96)
SUPER NSPLUS (Super NightShot
plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46)
SUPER NS (Super NightShot)
(DCR-HC96)
CAMERA SET menu (Continued)