Operating Instructions

VQT4P25
Basics
Using the [Setup] menu
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• For the setting procedures of the menu. (→42)
[Histogram]
Displays distribution of brightness in picture – e.g.
if the graph peaks at the right, this means there are
several bright areas in the picture (Guide). A peak
in the centre represents correct brightness (correct
exposure). This can be used as a reference for
exposure correction, etc.
(Example)
Dark ← OK → Bright
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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
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When the histogram is not the same as that of the recorded picture under the
following conditions, histogram will be displayed in orange.
• When manual exposure assist indicates settings other than 0 EV in [Manual
Exposure] mode or during Exposure Compensation
• When the flash fires
• Dark locations
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The histogram displayed during recording is only a reference.
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The histogram displayed during recording and that displayed during playback may be
different.
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The histogram is different from those displayed using the image editing software of a
computer.
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The histogram will not be displayed in the following cases.
• [Intelligent Auto] Mode
• Playback Zoom
• During motion picture recording
• Multi Playback
• When the HDMI mini cable is connected
[Video Rec Area]
Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording.
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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]
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Recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a Guideline.
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When using Extra optical zoom, the recordable area may not always be displayed for
certain zoom ratios.
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This setting is not displayed with [Intelligent Auto] Mode.
[Zoom Resume]
Remember the zoom position when turning the camera off.
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Settings: [ON] / [OFF]