Sony HDR-CX500V - Manual (Page 78)

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may appear with block noise when you play back the image.
Tips
See page 111 for the expected recording time of each recording mode.
You can select the [ REC MODE] for each recording media separately.
Figures such as 16M in the table show the average movie recording bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
GUIDEFRAME
You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical.
The frame is not recorded.
Steps
(MENU)
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[GUIDEFRAME] (under [SHOOTING SET] category)
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a
desired setting
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 OFF Does not display the guide frame.
ON Displays the guide frame.
Tips
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.
The outer frame of [GUIDEFRAME] shows the display area of a TV which is not compatible with full
pixel display.
STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image
becomes natural.
Steps
(MENU)
 
[ STEADYSHOT] (under [SHOOTING SET] category)

a desired setting
 
 ACTIVE Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
STANDARD Provides the SteadyShot effect under relatively stable recording conditions.
OFF ( ) The SteadyShot function is not used.
CONVERSION LENS
When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using the optimum
compensation for camera shake and focus for the lens.
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