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This function detects the horizontal tilt of the unit, and automatically corrects it to the level 
position.
≥ The icon changes when the tilt exceeds the correction range.
≥ When the tilt exceeds the correction range, move the unit to the position where  /  is 
displayed.
≥ This function's default setting is   (Normal).
≥ The range that this icon can be displayed correctly the slope is about 45 o to the horizontal 
direction.
≥ Level Shot Function is canceled when [LEVEL GAUGE] is set to [ON]. (l 72)
≥ When recording horizontal images using a tripod, attach the unit on the tripod using [LEVEL 
GAUGE] (l 72), and then set Level Shot Function to   (Normal) or   (Strong) before 
use.
≥ When you switch the setting of the Level Shot Function, the screen may become black 
momentarily.
≥ If you set the option to   (Normal)/  (Strong), the angle of view will change.
Advanced (Recording)
Level Shot Function [HC-V550]
(When setting   (Normal)) (When setting   (Strong))
: With Level Shot Function
: Without Level Shot Function
/ When the tilt is corrected
/ / / When the tilt is above the correction range
Level Shot Function button
Each press of this button switches Level Shot Function.
 (Normal) # (Strong) # Off
 (Normal): Corrects the tilt.
 (Strong): Strengthen tilt correction.
Off: Cancel the setting.