Sony DCR-SR220 Handycam&reg Handbook page 60

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
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100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
Tips
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IRE represents the screen brightness level.
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REMAINING SET
 ON
Always displays the remaining media
capacity indicator.
AUTO
Displays the remaining recording time
of movies for about 8 seconds in the
following situations.
When your camcorder recognizes the
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remaining media capacity when the
POWER switch is set to
When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
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switch the indicator from off to on when
the POWER switch is set to
When you select the movie recording mode
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on the HOME MENU
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Notes
When the remaining recordable time for
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movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator
stays on the screen.
FLASH MODE
You can select the flash setting when you
record still images with the built-in flash
or an external flash (optional) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
 AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
ON ( )
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
60
(Movie)
(Movie)
OFF ( )
Records without flash.
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Notes
The recommended distance to the subject when
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using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).
Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
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before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if
heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.
The /CHG (charge) lamp flickers while
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charging the flash, and remains lit when the
battery charge is complete.
If you use the flash in bright places such as
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when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
FLASH LEVEL
You can set this function when you use the
built-in flash, or an external flash (optional)
that is compatible you're your camcorder.
HIGH (
)
Makes the flash level higher.
 NORMAL ( )
LOW (
)
Makes the flash level lower.
REDEYE REDUC
You can set this function when you record
still images using the built-in flash or an
external flash (optional) that is compatible
with your camcorder.
When you set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON],
then set [FLASH MODE] to [AUTO] or
[ON], appears. You can prevent redeye
by activating the pre-flash before the flash
flashes.
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Notes
The redeye reduction may not produce the
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desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.