83Using 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. Turn the mode dial to a position other than [.2. Press the EXP dial.• “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 EXP dial to adjust the brightness of the image.• To make the image brighter, turn the EXP dial up (to a maximumof +11).• To make the image darker, turn the EXP dial down (to a minimumof –11).❍ Press the EXP dial to return to auto exposure.❍ The adjustment range depends on the brightness at the time you locked theexposure.CARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERACARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERA
