Shooting Backlit Subjects (Back Light) - Sony RMT-811 Service Manual

Recording a picture
Time code
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes :
seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in
VCR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Your camcorder uses the drop
frame mode.
Remaining tape indicator
The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.
Note on recording date/time
Recording date/time is not displayed during shooting, however, it is automatically
recorded on the tape. You can check the recording date/time during playback by
pressing DATA CODE.

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a
light background, use the backlight function.
Press BACK LIGHT in standby, recording, or memory mode.
The . indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
FADER BACK LIGHT SPOT LIGHT
BACK LIGHT
If you press one of the following buttons when using the backlight function
The backlight function will be canceled.
– SPOT LIGHT
– EXPOSURE
When you manually adjust the exposure
You cannot use the backlight function.
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