Sony HVR-Z1E/Z1P User Manual
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Note
• The back light function is canceled when you press
the ASSIGN button assigned to SPOTLIGHT.
• You cannot use the back light function if 2 or more
items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted
manually.
manually.
Recording the subject lit by
strong light – SPOTLIGHT
strong light – SPOTLIGHT
When the subject is lit by strong light, such as
in a theater, use the spotlight function to
prevent people’s faces from appearing
excessively white.
Assign the SPOTLIGHT function to one of
the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 87
for details on how to assign a function.
in a theater, use the spotlight function to
prevent people’s faces from appearing
excessively white.
Assign the SPOTLIGHT function to one of
the ASSIGN buttons in advance. See page 87
for details on how to assign a function.
During recording or in the standby mode,
press the ASSIGN button assigned to the
SPOTLIGHT function.
press the ASSIGN button assigned to the
SPOTLIGHT function.
appears.
To cancel the spotlight function, press the
button again.
button again.
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Note
• The spotlight function is canceled when you press
the ASSIGN button assigned to BACK LIGHT.
• You cannot use the spotlight function if 2 or more
items out of iris, gain, and shutter speed are adjusted
manually.
manually.
Adjusting the white balance
You can adjust the white balance according
to the light of the recording environment.
The white balance adjustment data for 2
different recording conditions can be set up
and memorized separately in memory A and
B. During recording, you can recall the setup
data from the memory with the WHT BAL
(white balance) switch. The setup data will be
retained for about 3 months as long as it is not
readjusted even if the power is disconnected.
to the light of the recording environment.
The white balance adjustment data for 2
different recording conditions can be set up
and memorized separately in memory A and
B. During recording, you can recall the setup
data from the memory with the WHT BAL
(white balance) switch. The setup data will be
retained for about 3 months as long as it is not
readjusted even if the power is disconnected.
1
During recording or in the standby
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to
the center position to release the auto
lock mode.
mode, set the AUTO LOCK switch to
the center position to release the auto
lock mode.
2
Press WHT BAL.
3
Set the WHT BAL switch to A or B.
ASSIGN 1 – 6
(one-push)
WHT BAL
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