Sony HVR-Z1E/Z1P User Manual

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Recording
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If [ND1] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 1 to turn on 
[ND1].
If [ND2] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to 2 to turn on 
[ND2].
If [ND OFF] flashes
Set the ND FILTER switch to OFF to turn off 
the indicator.
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Note
• If you move the ND FILTER switch during 
recording, the picture and sound may be distorted.
• If you adjust the iris manually, no ND filter indicator 
will appear even if the ND filter should be activated.
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Tip
• If you close the iris extensively when recording a 
bright subject, diffraction may occur, resulting in a 
fuzzy focus. (This is a common phenomenon with 
video cameras.) The ND filter suppresses this 
phenomenon and gives better recording results.
Displaying the zebra pattern to 
adjust the brightness
If there is a part of the screen where 
brightness is over a certain level, the part may 
appear excessively white when played back. 
By displaying the zebra pattern on such a 
part, you can be reminded to adjust the 
brightness before recording.
Select the brightness level to display the 
zebra pattern in the menu setting.
1
During recording or in the standby 
mode, press MENU.
2
Select the 
 (CAMERA SET) menu 
by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, 
then press the dial.
3
Select [ZEBRA LEVEL] by turning 
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press 
the dial.