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Customizing your camcorder
OFF ( )
Records without flash.
b Notes
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures
the lamp.
• /CHG lamp (p. 137) flickers while charging
the flash, and remains lit when charging is
complete.
• If you use the flash when shooting a backlit
subject or in bright places, the flash may not be
effective.
You can set this function when you shoot
still images using the built-in flash, or an
external flash (optional) that is compatible
with your camcorder.
HIGH( )
Makes the flash level higher.
B NORMAL( )
LOW( )
Makes the flash level lower.
You can set this function when you shoot
still images using the built-in flash, or an
external flash (optional) that is compatible
with your camcorder.
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set
[FLASH MODE] (p. 86) to [AUTO] or
[ON] to display .
You can prevent redeye by activating the
flash before recording.
b Notes
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
Adjusts the focus/color/exposure of face
images automatically. Also, adjusts face
images for clear viewing.
B ON ( )
Detects face images in frames, then adjusts
their image quality automatically.
ON [NO FRAMES] ( )
Detects face images without frames, then
adjusts their image quality automatically.
OFF
Face images are no detected.
b Notes
• Your camcorder may not be able to detect face
images depending on the recording condition.
• Your camcorder may not be able to optimize the
images depending on the recording condition. In
this case, set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF].
The camcorder detects faces automatically
during movie recording. The default setting
is [ON].
Face icons and their meanings
: This icon appears when the setting is
[ON].
: This icon flashes when your
camcorder detects a face. The icon
stops flashing when the face is
recorded in the Face Index.
:This icon appears when faces cannot
be recorded in the Face Index.
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
FACE DETECTION
INDEX SET
Face detection frame
Face detection icon
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