Sony Handycam HDR-CX500E Handbook page 83

Steps
(MENU)
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[ DIGITAL ZOOM]
 OFF
24×
150×
 AUTO BACK LIGHT
Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.
Steps
(MENU)
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[AUTO BACK LIGHT]
 ON
OFF
 DIAL SETTING
You can select an item you want to set to the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 33.
 NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
When using the NightShot (p. 31) function, you can record clearer images by activating
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits infrared light (invisible).
Steps
(MENU)
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[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT]
 ON
OFF
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Notes
Do not cover the infrared port (p. 7) with your fingers or other objects.
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Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).
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The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
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[OTHER REC SET] (under
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a desired setting
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The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. The
zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level.
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically.
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 24 × zoom is
performed digitally.
Up to 12 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 150 × zoom is
performed digitally.
[OTHER REC SET] (under
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a desired setting
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Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.
Does not adjust the exposure for backlight subjects.
[OTHER REC SET] (under
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a desired setting
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Emits infrared light.
Does not emit infrared light.
[SHOOTING SET] category)
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[SHOOTING SET] category)
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[SHOOTING SET] category)
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