Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 Operating Manual page 58

STANDARD SET menu (Continued)
MIC LEVEL
You can adjust the recording sound level
manually.
 AUTO
Select to adjust the recording sound level
automatically.
MANUAL
Touch /
sound level during recording or standby.
The recording sound level adjustment bars
appear on the screen. The recording sound
level increases as the bar goes to the right.
The recording level meter appears when
the default setting is changed.
• Use headphones to monitor the sound when
adjusting it.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) for more than
12 hours.
• The limiter in your camcorder enables
recording with reduced distortion, even if
you set the recording level too high in the
[MANUAL] setting. For best results, adjust the
recording level so as to avoid exceeding 0dB.
EXT SUR MIC (External surround
microphone)
 WIDE STEREO (
Records 2 channel sound with more
presence by connecting a microphone
(optional).
STEREO
Records the stereo sound normally.
• You need a compatible accessory such as the
ECM-HQP1 microphone (optional) to record
the sound in the [WIDE STEREO] setting.
• Sound is recorded in the [STEREO] setting
if the microphone is not connected, even if
another setting is selected.
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to adjust the recording
)
LCD/VF SET
The recorded picture will not be affected
by this operation.

LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.

Adjust the brightness with

Touch .
• You can also turn off the LCD backlight (p.18).

LCD BL LEVEL
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen's backlight.
 NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.

LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color on the LCD screen
with / .
Low intensity

VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
 NORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
/ .
High intensity