Sony DCR-SX20E User Manual

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If you record in the LP mode, the quality of 
movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick 
movements may appear with block noise when 
you play back the image.
Tips
You can select the [ REC MODE] 
for each recording media separately 
(DCR-SR15E/SR20E).
Using the VIDEO LIGHT
You can use the VIDEO LIGHT 
according to the recording conditions. It 
is recommended that you use the VIDEO 
LIGHT at a distance of about 30 cm to 
150 cm (11 7/8 in. to 59 1/8 in.) from the 
subject.
Each time you press LIGHT, the indicator 
changes as follows.
No indicator (Off)  
 (Auto)  
 (On)  ...
Press LIGHT repeatedly to cancel the 
VIDEO LIGHT.
Notes
The VIDEO LIGHT generates strong light. Do 
not use the VIDEO LIGHT directly in front of 
the eyes at close range.
The length of time you can use the battery pack 
is shorter when you use the VIDEO LIGHT.
When you record movies with the VIDEO 
LIGHT set to 
 , the video light may turn 
on and off. In this case, press LIGHT repeatedly 
to select 
.
Adjusting the exposure for backlit 
subjects
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects, 
press  (backlight) to display . To cancel 
the back light function, press  (backlight) 
again.
Recording in mirror mode
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the 
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees 
to the lens side ().
Tips
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the 
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when 
recorded.
LED VIDEO LIGHT