Recording (Cont.); Steady Pix™ Feature - RCA CC6393 User Manual

Recording
Exposure Control
3. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to highlight
EXPOSURE, and press the dial in to
display the EXPOSURE menu.
EXPOSURE
AUTO
MANU
EXIT
4. Rotate the menu PUSH dial to
highlight MANU (manual) and press
the dial in. The exposure indicator
(00) appears.
5. Adjust the exposure for a dark or
bright subject. The exposure you
select appears.
• To brighten the image, rotate the
menu PUSH dial up. You can
adjust the exposure to +06.
• To darken the image, rotate the
menu PUSH dial down. You can
adjust the exposure to –06.
6. Press the menu PUSH dial in twice to
select an exposure and remove the
menus.
Notes: To return to auto exposure, select
AUTO in the EXPOSURE menu or set the
POWER switch to CAMERA AUTO.
Conditions Requiring Manual Exposure
• When recording with a bright back-
ground or reverse lighting.
• When recording with a very dark
background or very bright subject.
• When recording a reflective natural
background — such as a beach or
when skiing.
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Steady Pix™ Feature
The Steady Pix feature corrects slight
shaking of images during some recording
modes.
• While zooming in on a distant subject.
• When recording an approaching small
subject.
• When recording while walking or
riding in a vehicle.
• When recording through a vehicle's
window.
To Use the Steady Pix™ Feature
• Press the STEADY PIX button to turn
the Steady Pix feature on. The Steady
Pix indicator ( ) appears in the
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
• Press the STEADY PIX button to turn
the Steady Pix feature off. The Steady
Pix indicator ( ) disappears.
Notes: Turn the Steady Pix feature off when
using a tripod.
There is a small change in the picture size
when using the Steady Pix feature.
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if
hand shake is excessive or when shooting the
following:
• Subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
• Dark or dim subjects.
• Subjects with excessive backlighting.
• Scenes with movement in various directions.
• Scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
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