77Using the Full Rangeof FeaturesEAdjusting Exposure ManuallyExposure LockYou can lock the exposure when recording in situations where the lighting maychange suddenly to control the brightness of the image.1. Set the program selector to Q.2. Press the EXP button.• “E.LOCK ±0” appears on the screen.• When you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image maychange.Exposure AdjustmentWhen the exposure is locked, you can adjust it manually to handle difficult lightingconditions. The camcorder’s iris can be set to any position from fully closed to fullyopen.Turn the selector dial to adjust the brightness of theimage.• To make the image brighter, turn the selector dial up (to amaximum of +11).• To make the image darker, turn the selector dial down (to a minimum of –11).Press the EXP button to return to auto exposure.CARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERACARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERA3_D74PAL_E(42-86) 03.1.27 7:27 PM Page 77
