HOLD

AUTO LOCK

To return to automatic mode

Set HOLD/AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK.

To change the setting

Repeat steps 1 to 4.

To cancel the setting

Press the EXPOSURE button again after step 2.  The EXPOSURE indicator disappears from the

viewfinder.  The automatic exposure mode is resumed.

Notes on exposure level

When you select an exposure level that is too high, the picture may be distorted.

To select  3dB, select CUSTOM and set GAINSHIFT to  3dB in the menu system.

Note on iris/gain value indicator

The information of the EXPOSURE dial does not appear even if you press EXPOSURE while the camcorder is

in PROGRAM AE mode (

AE

A, 

AE

S, or A).

Notes on while adjusting the exposure

CONTROL dial and SHUTTER SPEED button do not function.

The setting is canceled if you press the PROGRAM AE button.

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