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Adjusting the AE Shift
You can adjust the AE (auto exposure) function to lighten or darken the image. This
allows you to compensate for backlit or overexposed scenes. Available Levels: –2 to +2,
in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).
1. Set the program selector to .
2. Set the program AE mode to a mode other than the Easy Recording,
Spotlight or Sand & Snow mode.
3. Press the AE SHIFT button.
“AE ±0” appears in light blue.
4. Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level.
• Turn the SET dial up to lighten the image, and down to darken
the image.
• If “MF” is displayed in light blue, AE shift cannot be adjusted.
Press the AE SHIFT button again to display “AE ±0” in light
blue.
The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program AE
mode.
CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CARD CAMERA
CARD PLAY
SET dial
AE SHIFT button