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# Setting the flash band compensation function

Assign the flash band compensation function to the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>/<USER5>).

By pressing the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>/<USER5>) that are assigned with the flash band compensation function, the function turns on, and flash strobe from a still camera, etc. can be detected and compensated.

For details, refer to “Assigning functions to <USER> buttons”.

<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2> buttons

<USER5> button

When the flash band compensation function is enabled, [FBC] is displayed on the status screen.

NOTE

- When the flash strobe lights, the following phenomena may occur. These are due to the flash band compensation function and are not malfunctions.

  - Moving subjects look as if they have stopped suddenly.

  - The resolution when the flash strobe light drops.

  - Horizontal lines appear in the video when the flash strobe lights.

  - Flash bands may appear only in images shot at the time the flash is fired.

## Using the flash band compensation function

The flash band compensation function is activated when there are large changes in brightness at the bottom of the screen regardless of whether there is flash strobe light. The flash band compensation function may be activated depending on the shooting environment such as where a bright window has zoomed in and then out. So, we recommend use of this function in shooting environments where flash strobe lighting is anticipated.

Even if flash strobe lighting occurs, sufficient flash band compensation function effect may not be obtained in some shooting environments.

## Flash band compensation function operation conditions

- The flash band compensation function can be used under the conditions that the camera is in 59.94i, 59.94P, 50i, or 50P mode and the scan reverse, digital zoom, and digital super gain functions are all not operating.

- Even if the flash band compensation function is enabled, the flash band compensation function is forcibly disabled if the camera is changed to a mode where the flash band compensation function cannot be used.

  To use the function again, return to a mode where the function can be used, and press the <USER> buttons (<USER MAIN>/<USER1>/<USER2>) to turn on the flash band compensation function.

  The flash band compensation function is disabled once the power is turned off.

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