57FUNC.( 23)* When you select [ CUSTOM], do notpress and continue instead with thefollowing procedure.1 Press and press or toselect the custom setting options.You can also use the control dial.2 Press or to adjust eachsetting as desired and thenpress .3 Press to save the settingand close the menu.Digital EffectsPOINTS TO CHECKMode switch: P:[ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA]only.Options Default valueNOTES• When you apply a fader, not only thepicture but also the sound will fade in orout. When you apply an effect, thesound will be recorded normally.• The camcorder retains the last settingused even if you turn off the digitaleffects or change the recordingprogram.[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]Softens the details in the skin tone area for amore complimentary appearance. To obtain thebest effect, use this setting when recording aperson in close-up. Note that areas similar to theskin color may lack in detail.[ CUSTOM]Allows you to adjust the color depth, brightness,contrast, and sharpness of the image.[COL.DEPTH]: (–) Shallower colors,(+) Richer color tonality[BRIGHTN.]: (–) Darker picture,(+) Brighter picture[CONTRAST]: (–) Flatter picture,(+) More defined light and shade[SHARPNESS]: (–) Vaguer outlines,(+) Sharper outlinesFUNC. Icon of the currently selectedImage EffectFUNC. Desired option*TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECTFUNC.FUNC.( 21)[ D.EFFECT OFF]Select this setting when you do not intend to usethe digital effects.[ FADE-T] (fade trigger), [ WIPE]Select one of the faders to begin or end a scenewith a fade from or to a black screen.[ BLK&WHT]Records images in black and white.[ SEPIA]Records images in sepia tones for an “old” look.[ ART]Select this effect to add “flavor” to yourrecordings.