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Options .. Default value Desired option ( 10) Select a recording program other than (auto)• The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. (red-eye reduction, auto) The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect. The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. (flash on) The flash always fires. (flash off) The flash does not fire. Reading the Histogram Display When viewing still images you can display the histogram display and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording. Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the still image. The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows. A still image whose histogram skews to the right is relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively dark. Advanced Functions 52 Other Functions 1 Press (flash button). • Repeatedly pressing will cycle between the flash modes. • The icon of the selected flash mode will appear ( disappears after 4 seconds). 2 Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. PHOTO NOTES • ..The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The range depends on the recording conditions. • ..The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode. • ..For the red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to look at the assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual. • ..The flash will not fire in the following cases: -When you manually adjust the exposure in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode. -During auto exposure bracketing. • ..The flash mode cannot be changed after you pressed EXP to manually adjust the exposure. • ..We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen. • ..About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press PHOTO halfway, if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST LAMP] to [ OFF] so the assist lamp does not light up. -The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is on. -The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in public places such as restaurants or theaters. Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program. ( 10) Press LIGHT . • appears on the screen. • Press LIGHT again to turn the mini video light off. Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) : Set the camcorder in record pause mode. 1 Press . • appears. • Press again to cancel the self timer. : 2 Press Start/Stop . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen. Other Functions 53 : .. Default value ED.EFFECT OFF.. 2 Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. The camcorder will record the still PHOTO FUNC. image after a 10-second countdown ( 23) (2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen. Setting NOTES FUNC. Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect Once the countdown has begun, you can also press Start/Stop (when recording movies) or press PHOTO fully (when recording still images) to cancel the self timer. The self timer will also be canceled if you turn off the camcorder. Digital Effects [ FADER] Faders Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. You can preview the effect on the display. FADER or EFFECT FUNC. ** Desired fader/effect.* * You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing SET . ** The icon of the selected effect appears. Applying Advanced Functions [FADE-T] (fade trigger) [WIPE] [ EFFECT] Effects Add flavor to your recordings. Sound will be recorded normally. You can preview the effect on the display. [BLK&WHT] [SEPIA] (black and white) [ART] 1 Press to activate the fader/effect. D.EFFECTS • The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press D.EFFECTS again to deactivate the fader/effect. TO FADE IN POINTS TO CHECK Press D.EFFECTS ... : ...in record pause mode, then press to start recording with a ( 10) Start/Stop fade in. Mode switch: : ...in playback pause mode, : [ BLK&WHT] only. then press / to fade in and start the playback. 54 54 Other Functions TO FADE OUT recording. : ...during playback, then press to fade out and pause the playback. TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT pause mode. : ...during playback. : ...and then press to record the still image in black and white. PHOTO Press ... : ...while recording, then press to fade out and pause the D.EFFECTS Start/Stop / Press ... : ...while recording or in record D.EFFECTS NOTES • ..When you are not using the digital effect, select [ D.EFFECT OFF]. • ..The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital...