Sony HDR-CX900 Operating Instructions 1 - Page 27

Recording/Playback Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter) You can record the subject clearly by using the ND filter function when the recording environment is too bright. 1 Set the ND FILTER switch  to MANUAL, and then select the appropriate ND FILTER position . OFF: Turns off the ND filter function. 1: Reduces light intensity to 1/4. 2: Reduces light intensity to 1/16. 3: Reduces light intensity to 1/64. Notes • If you change the ND filter setting during recording, the movie and sound may be distorted. • When the ND FILTER switch is set to AUTO, select OFF or 1 (1/4) of the ND FILTER position. When you want to select 2 (1/16) or 3 (1/64), set the ND FILTER switch to MANUAL. Focusing or zooming with the lens ring You can focus manually, depending on the shooting conditions. 1 Press AF/MF  to switch to manual focusing mode. •  appears when in manual focusing mode. 2 Operate the ZOOM/FOCUS switch , and rotate the lens ring . • FOCUS: You can focus manually by turning the lens ring. • ZOOM: You can zoom by turning the lens ring. GB 27