Sony CCD-FX420 Primary User Manual - Page 30

Manual Adjustments The camcorder's automatic functions offer you worry-free operation under most shooting conditions. But in some circumstances, manual adjustment is better for effective recording. You can manually maintain focus and compensate for backlighting with this camcorder. Some shooting situations may call for using some items manually, while others may call for using them automatically. The previous manual settings are retained, as long as you do not remove the battery, even if you set the POWER switch to OFF. Maintaining Focus Your camcorder may automatically refocus on a subject other than the desired subject. In such cases, use the PUSH FOCUS HOLD button to keep the desired subject in focus. Hold down the PUSH FOCUS HOLD button. The focus is maintained and the t indicator is displayed while you hold down this button. ft* PUSH FOCUS HOLD Compensating for Backlighting In this camcorder, the exposure is automatically controlled. However, when shooting a subject that is backlit, that is, if the light source is coming in from the back of the subject, use the BACK LIGHT button to get natural exposure. CO) Press BACK LIGHT. The CS indicator appears. If it does not appear, press the button again. J Subject is too dark because of backlight With backlight compensation. After shooting Be sure to release this adjustment condition by pressing BACK LIGHT again. (The Et,l indicator goes out) Otherwise, the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition. 30 Advanced Camera Operation