Sony MVC-CD500 - Manual (Page 29)

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Recording images with the
hologram AF
The hologram AF is fill light to focus more
easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
When not using this function, set
[Hologram AF] to [Off] in the SET UP
settings (page 116).
appears on the screen and the hologram
AF emits red light when the shutter button
is pressed halfway until the focus is locked.
• If hologram AF light does not reach the subject
sufficiently or the subject has weak contrast,
focus will not be achieved. (An approximate
distance of 0.5 m to 4.0 m (19 3/4 inches to 13
feet 1 3/8 inches) is recommended.)
• Focus is achieved as long as hologram AF light
reaches the subject, even if the light is slightly
off the center of the subject.
• When the focus preset distance is set (page 50),
the hologram AF does not function.
• When [Conversion Lens] is set to [On] in the
SET UP settings (page 117), the hologram AF
does not function.
• If the hologram AF emitter is dirty, the
hologram AF light may be dimmed and focus
may not be achieved. In this case, wipe the
hologram AF emitter with a dry cloth.
• The hologram AF emitter emits very bright
light. Although there are no problems with
safety, directly looking into the hologram AF
emitter at close range is not recommended.
• Do not block the hologram AF emitter during
recording.
• The AF range finder frame is not displayed. AF
range finder frame indicator flashes and the
centrally-located subject has priority to focus
on.
• The hologram AF does not function when SCN
is set to
(Twilight mode) or
(Landscape mode).
About Hologram AF
“Hologram AF (Auto-Focus)” is an AF fill
light system that applies laser holograms to
enable you to shoot still images in dark
places. The Hologram AF system uses
gentler radiation than conventional high-
brightness LEDs or lamps, thus satisfying
Laser Class 1* specifications and
maintaining higher safety for human eyes.
* Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base
30 000 seconds), specified in JIS (Japan), IEC
(EU), and FDA (US) industry standards.
Complying with these standards identifies the
laser product as safe, under the condition that a
human can look at the laser light either directly
or focused through a lens for 30 000 seconds.
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