Sony NEX-VG30 User Manual

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Audio Rec Level
You can adjust the volume when recording. 
  is displayed on the recording screen 
when you change the volume.
 Reset
Returns to the normal level.
Tips
We recommend that you use headphones to 
check the level when adjusting the setting.
Set a lower level to naturally capture continuous 
loud sound. To capture quieter sound at an 
easy-to-hear level, increase this setting.
The limiter is always working regardless of the 
Audio Rec Level setting.
This function is not available when using an 
audio input device connected to the multi 
interface shoe.
Guide Frame
You can display the frame and check that 
the subject is horizontal or vertical.
The frame is not recorded.
 Off
Does not display the guide frame.
On
Displays the guide frame.
Tips
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the 
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
The outer frame of [Guide Frame] shows the 
display area of a TV which is not compatible 
with full pixel display.
Zebra
You can display a zebra pattern as a guide 
for adjusting brightness. The zebra pattern 
will not be recorded with the image.
 Off
Does not display the zebra pattern.
On
 and the brightness level appear on the 
screen. Adjust the brightness level with +/-.
Notes
With a subject that exceeds a brightness level of 
100 IRE, the image may become overexposed.
Tips
IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is a measure 
of the video signal level that is used as the bases 
of brightness; the reference level (pedestal 
level) is set to 0 (%) and the maximum level 
(completely white level) is set to 100 (%).
Peaking
 On/Off
When you select [On], 
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 appears and you can display an 
image on the screen with its outlines 
enhanced. This function helps you to adjust 
the focus. The default setting is [Off].
 Color
You can select peaking color from [White], 
[Red] and [Yellow]. The default setting is 
[White].
 Level
You can select a peaking sensitivity from 
[High], [Middle] and [Low]. The default 
setting is [Middle].
Notes
The outlines of the recorded images to the 
media are not enhanced.
Tips
You can focus more easily using this function in 
combination with the expanded focus function 
(p. 42).