Sony FCBEX980SP User Manual (FCB-EX980_series_Technical_Manual ) - Page 10

Basic Functions Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the internal reference brightness level used in the AE mode, by steps of 1.5 dB. Data 0E 0D 0C 0B 0A 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 Step 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 -7 Setting value 10.5 dB 9 dB 7.5 dB 6 dB 4.5 dB 3 dB 1.5 dB 0 dB -1.5 dB -3 dB -4.5 dB -6 dB -7.5 dB -9 dB -10.5 dB Aperture Control Aperture control is a function which adjusts the enhancement of the edges of objects in the picture. There are 16 levels of adjustment, starting from "no enhancement." When shooting text, this control may help by making them sharper. Back Light Compensation When the background of the subject is too bright, or when the subject is too dark due to shooting in the AE mode, back light compensation will make the subject appear clearer. Slow shutter - Auto/Manual When set to "Auto," ensures that the slow shutter is set automatically when the brightness drops. Effective only when the AE mode is set to "Full Auto." Set to "Slow Shutter Manual" at shipment. Auto ICR Mode Auto ICR Mode automatically switches the settings needed for attaching or removing the IR Cut Filter. With a set level of darkness, the IR Cut Filter is automatically disabled (ICR ON), and the infrared sensitivity is increased. With a set level of brightness, the IR Cut Filter is automatically enabled (ICR OFF). Also, on systems equipped with an IR light, the internal data of the camera is used to make the proper decisions to avoid malfunctions. When Auto Slow Shutter is OFF (initial setting) AGC ICR MAX IRIS OPEN Shutter 1/60 sec ICR ON GAIN IRIS SHUTTER Dark ICR OFF t ON When Auto Slow Shutter is ON Bright ICR AGC ON Slow MAX Shutter IRIS OPEN MAX ICR ON GAIN IRIS SHUTTER Dark Slow Shutter ICR OFF t ON Bright Note When in Auto_ICR_OFF state and WB data is added (default), a malfunction may occur when the subjects largely consisting of blue and red colors are taken. ICR (IR Cut-Removable) Mode An infrared (IR) Cut-Filter can be disengaged from the image path for increased sensitivity in low light environments. The ICR will automatically engage depending on the ambient light, allowing the camera to be effective in day/night environments. When the ICR Cut-Filter is ON, the image becomes black and white. 10