53Advanced FeaturesMore Recording OptionsEMore Recording OptionsManually Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjectsappear too dark in the image) or overexposed (for example, when recording subjectsunder very strong light and they appear too bright or glaring in the image).Exposure Lock1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or )and set the mode dial to a position other than .Exposure cannot be adjusted in the Fireworks recording program (SCN).2. Push the multi selector ( ) towards EXP.• The exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value “±0” appear onthe screen.• If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image maychange.Exposure AdjustmentDuring exposure lock:Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required.• The adjustment range depends on the brightness of the picture at the time youlocked the exposure.• Pushing the multi selector ( ) will cancel the exposure lock and return thecamcorder to the previous setting.Mode dialMulti Selector/EXP button
