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Adjusting Using the Zebra Pattern
You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture in the
viewtinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. The portion of the picture where zebra
pattern appears is an area of high brightness and overexposure. You can check the picture level of a subject by
displaying the zebra pattern. Use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the aperture, shutter speed, and
gain so that you can get the desired picture.
Before you start recording, set ZEBRA to ON using the menu system. (1) Set the camcorder to recording
standby mode. (2) Open the lid of the control panel. (3) Press MENU. (4) Press Vv to move the cursor
to
ZEBRA. (5) Press > to move @ and select ON. (6) Press EXECUTE.
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Even if you find the zebra pattern displayed on the title, the zebra pattern is not recorded.
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