Sony DXC-990P Instructions For Use Manual page 17

AE LEVEL
Adjusts the auto exposure focusing point in
the range from –127 to +127.
AE AREA
Selects the AE (Auto Exposure) window
when the camera is set to AGC, CCD IRIS or
auto-iris control mode.
MULTI: Divides the screen into 9 sections
and adjusts auto exposure according to the
luminance level in each section. Normally
set to this position.
LARGE, MID, SPOT and SLIT:
Displays the following AE windows and
adjusts auto exposure according to the
luminance level in each area. If the object
you are shooting is very small, you can see
it brighter with this setting to SPOT.
MANUAL: Sets the AE window manually
with the desired size and position on the
screen. Follow the steps below.
1 Select MANUAL and press the ENTER
button.
Cross cursor
Set Top-Left Point
Move Cross Cursor
Cancel
MENU ENTER
LARGE
MID
SLIT
SPOT
Next
2 Move the cross cursor appearing at the
left top corner with the B, b, V or v
button to set the upper and left side size,
then press the ENTER button.
Set Bottom-Right Point
Move Cross Cursor
Cancel Next
MENU ENTER
3 Move the cross cursor appearing at the
right bottom corner with the B, b, V or
v button to set the lower and right side
size, then press the ENTER button.
Move Window
Move Cross Cursor
Cancel Fix
MENU ENTER
4 Move the AE window to the desired
position with the B, b, V or v button,
then press the ENTER button.
Note
To cancel the setting before completing the
procedure, press the MENU button.
AE SPEED
Appears when you select an option other
than MULTI in AE AREA.
Sets auto exposure focusing speed in AGC,
CCD IRIS or auto-iris control mode. Selects
from MID (normal speed), FAST (fast
speed) and SLOW (slow speed).
Note
If lens hunting occurs, adjust with AE
SPEED.
EXPOSURE Menu
Back
BARS
Cross cursor
Back
BARS
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