Sony 3-286-590-12(1) Handbook page 72

• If you use the flash in bright places such as
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 with your camcorder.
HIGH( )
Makes the flash level higher.
B 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.
b Notes
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
DIAL SETTING
You can select an item you want to set to
the CAM CTRL dial. For details, see page
34.
FACE DETECTION
Detects faces and adjusts the focus, color
and exposure automatically. Also,
optimizes the face image.
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B ON ( )
Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The
detected face image is optimized
automatically.
Face detection frame
Face detection mark
ON[NO FRAMES] (
Detects a face without showing a frame.
The detected face image is optimized
automatically.
OFF
Does not use [FACE DETECTION]
function.
b Notes
• Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions.
• [FACE DETECTION] may not function
properly depending on recording conditions. Set
[FACE DETECTION] to [OFF] in this case.
INDEX SET
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
search for faces automatically and to
display the [Face Index] screen (p. 37).
Face icons and their meanings
: When the setting is [ON]
: This icon flashes when your camcorder
detects a face. The icon stops flashing when
the face is recorded in [Face Index].
: This icon appears when faces cannot
be recorded in [Face Index].*
* The number of faces that can be detected is
limited.
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