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Select [HUE], [CHROMA], [AREA] or [Y LEVEL], adjust the levels and close the menu. • HUE: Adjust the hue for detection of the skin area. Adjusting to [R] detects reddish skin color, and to [G] detects greenish skin color. • CHROMA: Adjust the saturation for detection of the skin area. Adjusting to [+] detects brighter skin color, and to [-] detects lighter skin color. • AREA: Adjust the color range for detection of the skin area. Adjusting to [+] detects a wide color range, and to [-] detects a narrow color range. • Y LEVEL: Adjust the brightness for detection of the skin area. Adjusting to [+] detects brighter skin color, and to [-] detects darker skin color. Recording You cannot record on the tape while determining the skin area. 67 Using the Custom Preset You can establish three preset registrations for the following 15 camera features: gamma curve, knee, black stretch/press, color matrix, color gain, color phase, R gain, G gain, B gain, V detail, sharpness, coring, setup level, master pedestal and NR. You can also import preset settings from another XL2 and save them to your camcorder. Gamma Curve Select between standard gamma curve ([NORMAL]) and cine-like gamma curve ([CINE]). Output [NORMAL] [CINE] Knee Point Adjustment Adjust the dynamic range (knee point) in the highlight area of the image to prevent overexposure. You can select from [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. Output Representation of the setting KNEE Input Black Stretch/Black Press Adjust the dynamic range in the black area of the image. You can select from [STRETCH], [MIDDLE] or [PRESS]. [STRETCH] emphasizes contrast in the dark area, while [PRESS] enhances or deepens darkness. [LOW] [HIGH] [MIDDLE] [MIDDLE] [PRESS] [STRETCH] BLACK Representation of the setting Input Color Matrix Select from two color matrix settings: [NORMAL] and [CINE]. Setting gamma and color matrix to [CINE] creates cine-like colors. Color Gain Adjust the saturation of the color from off (-) to oversaturated (+). Color Phase Adjust to [G] for adding more green to the image, and to [R] for more red. R Gain Adjust to [-] for white balance toward cyan, and to [+] for white balance toward red. G Gain Adjust to [-] for white balance toward magenta, and to [+] for white balance toward green. B Gain Adjust to [-] for white balance toward yellow, and to [+] for white balance toward blue. Vertical Detail Adjust the vertical detail frequency for recordings in 30p or 24p mode. Select from [NORMAL] and [LOW]. • When you play back a recording on an interlaced TV with [V DETAIL] set to [NORMAL], horizontal lines may flicker. • Select [NORMAL] for non-interlaced playback or editing on a computer, or for transferring to a DVD. • Image resolution will not change in the 60i mode. • When you select a custom preset setting with [V DETAIL] set to [LOW] in 60i mode, “CP” appears in yellow. Sharpness Adjust the degree of sharpness in the picture. Adjust to [-] for a softer picture, and to [+] for a sharper picture. When set to the [+] side, noise may become more noticeable. Coring Adjust the detail noise level. Adjust to [-] to add the noise, and to [+] to reduce noise. Setup Level Adjust the black level of the video signal. Adjust to [-] to darken the picture, and to [+] to brighten the shadow area. Master Pedestal Adjust the master pedestal level. Adjust to [-] to make dark areas darker and increase the contrast, and to [+] to make dark areas lighter and reduce the contrast. Noise Reduction Select the variable range of noise reduction from [OFF], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] and [LOW]. With [HIGH], [MIDDLE] and [LOW], the noise reduction level is adjusted according to the gain. Select [HIGH] for maximum variable range. • When set to [HIGH], moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. • When the noise based on the gain setting is low, the NR effect may not be noticeable. E Recording 69 CUSTOM PRESET PRESET SETUP SEL PRESET MENU button SET dial CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button Setting the Custom Preset Settings ( 26) 1. Open the menu and select [CUSTOM PRESET]. 2. Select [PRESET SETUP]. The custom preset items appear. 3. Select [SEL PRESET] and select the custom preset file you wish to change. 4. Select the preset items, select the setting options and close the menu. .The custom preset menu consists of 5 pages. The items [SEL PRESET] and [ /CLEAR] can be selected on each page. .When you attempt to change a protected setting, “ ” starts flashing. Protecting a Custom Preset File Open the menu and select [CUSTOM PRESET], followed by [PRESET SETUP]. Select [ /CLEAR], set it to [PROTECT ] and close the menu. To cancel the protection, reselect [PROTECT ]. Resetting a Custom Preset File 1. Open the menu and select [CUSTOM PRESET], followed by [PRESET SETUP]. 2. Select [ /CLEAR] and set it to [CLEAR]. A confirmation message appears. 3. Select [Yes] and close the menu. A protected preset file cannot be reset. 71 E Recording Activating the Custom Preset Settings 1. Press the CUSTOM PRESET SEL...