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20 ×

Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 20 × zoom is
performed digitally.

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 recording in dark places, the shutter
speed is automatically reduced to 1/30
second (The default setting is [ON]).

When recording, set to [ON] to capture
wider range of colors. Various colors such
as the brilliant color of flowers and
turquoise blue of the sea can be more
faithfully reproduced.

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Notes

• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] only when the

recorded content will be played back on an
x.v.Color-compliant TV. Otherwise, set to
[OFF] (the default setting).

• If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is

played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,
the color may not be reproduced correctly.

• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:

– while recording with SD (standard definition)

image quality

– while recording a movie

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
(The default setting is [OFF]).

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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.

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Notes

• Portions of the screen where brightness is about

100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

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Tips

• IRE represents the unit of images brightness

amplitude.

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Displays the remaining recording time of
movies for about 8 seconds in situations
such as those described below.

– When your camcorder recognizes the

remaining “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
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.

STEADYSHOT

AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto Slow Shutter)

X.V.COLOR

GUIDEFRAME

ZEBRA

REMAINING