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* When you select [ CUSTOM], do not
press and continue instead with the
following procedure.
1 Press and press or to
select the custom setting options.
You can also use the control dial.
2 Press or to adjust each
setting as desired and then
press .
3 Press to save the setting
and close the menu.
Digital Effects
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: P
:[ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA]
only.
Options
Default value
NOTES
When you apply a fader, not only the
picture but also the sound will fade in or
out. When you apply an effect, the
sound will be recorded normally.
The camcorder retains the last setting
used even if you turn off the digital
effects or change the recording
program.
[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
Softens the details in the skin tone area for a
more complimentary appearance. To obtain the
best effect, use this setting when recording a
person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the
skin color may lack in detail.
[ CUSTOM]
Allows you to adjust the color depth, brightness,
contrast, and sharpness of the image.
[COL.DEPTH]: (–) Shallower colors,
(+) Richer color tonality
[BRIGHTN.]: (–) Darker picture,
(+) Brighter picture
[CONTRAST]: (–) Flatter picture,
(+) More defined light and shade
[SHARPNESS]: (–) Vaguer outlines,
(+) Sharper outlines
FUNC.
Icon of the currently selected
Image Effect
FUNC.
Desired option*
TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT
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[ D.EFFECT OFF]
Select this setting when you do not intend to use
the digital effects.
[ FADE-T] (fade trigger), [ WIPE]
Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene
with a fade from or to a black screen.
[ BLK&WHT]
Records images in black and white.
[ SEPIA]
Records images in sepia tones for an “old” look.
[ ART]
Select this effect to add “flavor” to your
recordings.
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