Sony Handycam HDR-CX550 Operating Manual page 159

LOW ( )
Records ambient sound faithfully. Select
[LOW] when you want to record an exciting
and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.
(This setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.)
AUDIO MODE
You can change the recording sound
format.
Ô 5.1ch SURROUND (
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.
2ch STEREO ( )
Records sound in 2ch stereo.
OTHER REC SET
DIGITAL ZOOM
You can select the maximum zoom level.
Note that the image quality decreases when
you use the digital zoom.
The zooming zone appears when you select
[120×].
Ô OFF
Up to 14× zoom is performed.
120×
Up to 120× zoom is performed digitally.
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Note
When [ STEADYSHOT] is set to other
than [ACTIVE], up to 10× zoom is performed
optically.
Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for
backlit subjects automatically.
Ô ON
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You can select an item you want to set to
the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 31.
When using the NightShot (p. 30) function,
you can record clearer images by activating
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which emits
infrared light (invisible).
Ô ON
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You can capture wider range of colors.
Various colors such as the brilliant color of
flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can
be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the
instruction manuals of the TV.
Ô OFF
AUTO BACK LIGHT
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects
automatically.
OFF
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects.
DIAL SETTING
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
Emits infrared light.
OFF
Does not emit infrared light.
Notes
Do not cover the infrared port (p. 121) with
your fingers or other objects.
Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).
The maximum shooting distance using
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
X.V.COLOR
Records in ordinary color range.
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