Sony HVR-Z1E/Z1P Camcorder User Manual


 
Recording
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If [ND1] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on
[ND1].
If [ND2] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on
[ND2].
If [ND OFF] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to turn off
the indicator.
b Note
If you move the ND FILTER switch during
recording, the picture and sound may be distorted.
If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter indicator
will appear even if the ND filter should be activated.
z Tip
If you close the iris extensively when recording a
bright subject, diffraction may occur, resulting in a
fuzzy focus. (This is a common phenomenon with
video cameras.) The ND filter suppresses this
phenomenon and gives better recording results.
Displaying the zebra pattern to
adjust the brightness
If there is a part of the screen where
brightness is over a certain level, the part may
appear excessively white when played back.
By displaying the zebra pattern on such a
part, you can be reminded to adjust the
brightness before recording.
Select the brightness level to display the
zebra pattern in the menu setting.
1 During recording or in the standby
mode, press MENU.
2 Select the (CAMERA SET) menu
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial,
then press the dial.
3 Select [ZEBRA LEVEL] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press
the dial.