Face Detection ( ): Records under the optimal condition by detecting faces automatically. Manual ( ): Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable. • • • Face detection It detects and recognises face-like shapes and adjusts focus, colour and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions optimised for the face detected. • Press the Control button ( / ) "Face Detection" • OK button. - Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The detected face image is optimised automatically. STBY 9999 0:00:00 [475Min] Focus Auto Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Manual Face Detection • The Face Detection indicator ( ) and Face Detection frame ( ) are not recorded. • Framing a person’s face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and exposure to optimal values automatically. • Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions. For example, the Face Detection Frame may appear when framing a "face-like" shape, even when the subject is not a person's face. If this occurs, turn off the Face Detection feature. • The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person's face or operating while lack of illumination. You must be facing them "head-on" or occupying enough illumination. Focusing manually during recording: This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode. 1. Press the Control button ( / ) to select "Manual." • The manual focus adjustment indicator appears. 2. Press the Control button ( / ) to select the desired indicator to adjust focus, then press the OK button. 0:00:00 [475Min]STBYManual Focus 9999 Focusing on a nearer subject To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button () to the indicator ( ). Focusing on a farther subject To focus on a farther subject, press the Control button () to the indicator ( ). The nearer or farther icon ( / ) appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end. The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the Control button ( / ) to adjust the focus. The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( ) indicator is displayed. • • • Manual focus is recommended in the following situations : A photo containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away. A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow. Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car. People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd. You can easily adjust the focus using Shortcut menu button. ..page 27 Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the centre area automatically. Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus. If you use the zoom function after manual focusing, refocusing is required. Before focusing manually, check if the "Digital Zoom" is turned off. While "Digital Zoom" is turned on, manual focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the "Digital Zoom" off. ..page 55 recording options Anti-Shake (HDIS) When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. Anti-Shake (HDIS) provides a more stable image when: Recording while zooming Recording small objects Recording while walking or moving Recording through the window of a moving vehicle • • • • Submenu items • Off: Disables the function. • On ( ): Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder-shake, particularly at high magnification. 1. Press the MENU button Control button ( / ) "Anti-Shake (HDIS)." 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control button ( / ) OK button. 3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Anti-Shake (HDIS) Off On Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 0:00:00 [475Min]STBY 9999 Smart Auto mode automatically sets "Anti-Shake(HDIS)" to "On." When "Anti-Shake (HDIS) : On" is specified, there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen. Large camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if "Anti-Shake (HDIS) : On" is specified. Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands. It is recommended that you specify "Anti-Shake (HDIS): Off " when using the camcorder on a desk or tripod. When recording in dark lighting at high magnification while this function is set to “On,” after-images may stand out. In this case, we recommend using a tripod (not upplied) and turning the “Anti-Shake (HDIS)” to “Off.” Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of photo that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 10 different digital effect options. • • • Examples of 10 digital effect options BLK&WHT ( ) Changes the images into Black and White. Sepia ( ) This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment. Negat...
