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...screen. * Still image only Rec Mode/Image Size Allows you to fire the attached flash (sold separately). Selects the aspect ratio. Sets the luminous sensitivity for measuring the brightness. Sets camera shake compensation. Selects the color tones according to be displayed on . AF/MF Select... ambient light conditions. Adjusts the light amount of still images. Brightness/Color Allows you to set the recording mode of movies and the image size of the attached flash (sold separately). Table of the entire image. Gain ISO* White Balance Creative Style Metering Mode...
...screen. * Still image only Rec Mode/Image Size Allows you to fire the attached flash (sold separately). Selects the aspect ratio. Sets the luminous sensitivity for measuring the brightness. Sets camera shake compensation. Selects the color tones according to be displayed on . AF/MF Select... ambient light conditions. Adjusts the light amount of still images. Brightness/Color Allows you to set the recording mode of movies and the image size of the attached flash (sold separately). Table of the entire image. Gain ISO* White Balance Creative Style Metering Mode...
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... adjust the composition of images. Cleaning Mode Version Demo Mode Reset Default Sets whether or not to record images when there is no lens. Sets whether or not to record the sound for the demonstration. Shows the image right after shooting. Turns the camcorder to use the... Volume Settings Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Power Save LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Sets the sound produced when you are using a flash (sold separately), prevents eyes from being shot in red. Selects the area where you operate the camcorder. Plays back still images automatically. ...
... adjust the composition of images. Cleaning Mode Version Demo Mode Reset Default Sets whether or not to record images when there is no lens. Sets whether or not to record the sound for the demonstration. Shows the image right after shooting. Turns the camcorder to use the... Volume Settings Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Power Save LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Sets the sound produced when you are using a flash (sold separately), prevents eyes from being shot in red. Selects the area where you operate the camcorder. Plays back still images automatically. ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... to +2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) button t desired value. You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use a flash (sold separately), you may not be able to capture the sky in brighter tones, set a +-side exposure compensation. Underexposure = too little light Darker image •...
... to +2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) button t desired value. You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use a flash (sold separately), you may not be able to capture the sky in brighter tones, set a +-side exposure compensation. Underexposure = too little light Darker image •...
Handycam® Handbook
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... (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Incandescent Green-tinged Reddish Index 21GB Continued r The color tones are adjusted for the light source (preset white balance). (Incandescent) (Fluorescent) (Flash) (C.Temp./Filter) Adjusts the white balance depending on purpose for photography. (Custom) Allows to the ambient light conditions. Table of contents Sample images Menu White...
... (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Incandescent Green-tinged Reddish Index 21GB Continued r The color tones are adjusted for the light source (preset white balance). (Incandescent) (Fluorescent) (Flash) (C.Temp./Filter) Adjusts the white balance depending on purpose for photography. (Custom) Allows to the ambient light conditions. Table of contents Sample images Menu White...
Handycam® Handbook
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... custom white balance setting, MENU button t [Brightness/ Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom]. Index 22GB Color Temp. Take pictures with the flash light taken into account. Adjusting it toward + turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward - Table of contents Sample images Menu Preset white balance ...button t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. 2 As necessary, [Option] t adjust the color tone. Note • If a flash (sold separately) is used when the PHOTO button is pressed, a custom white balance is 5500 K.) Based on using the set color temperature as the ...
... custom white balance setting, MENU button t [Brightness/ Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom]. Index 22GB Color Temp. Take pictures with the flash light taken into account. Adjusting it toward + turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward - Table of contents Sample images Menu Preset white balance ...button t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. 2 As necessary, [Option] t adjust the color tone. Note • If a flash (sold separately) is used when the PHOTO button is pressed, a custom white balance is 5500 K.) Based on using the set color temperature as the ...
Handycam® Handbook
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... • The noise reduction function does not work. • [Shoot Mode] becomes [Program Auto] when movie recording mode is reduced while preventing noise. The camcorder combines 6 shots at high sensitivity into 1 still image, so camera shake is selected. 29GB appears on the screen. 2 Shoot with erratic movement. - Notes • The shutter ... the subject blur. Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. • When using a flash (sold separately), to the camcorder. - This item is less effective when shooting: -
... • The noise reduction function does not work. • [Shoot Mode] becomes [Program Auto] when movie recording mode is reduced while preventing noise. The camcorder combines 6 shots at high sensitivity into 1 still image, so camera shake is selected. 29GB appears on the screen. 2 Shoot with erratic movement. - Notes • The shutter ... the subject blur. Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. • When using a flash (sold separately), to the camcorder. - This item is less effective when shooting: -
Handycam® Handbook
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... brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. z Using an external flash Make sure that cannot be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. z Tips on the power of the flash when using the flash. (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.) (Rear Sync.) Allows you can use a flash when recording movies. Remove the lens hood when...
... brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. z Using an external flash Make sure that cannot be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. z Tips on the power of the flash when using the flash. (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.) (Rear Sync.) Allows you can use a flash when recording movies. Remove the lens hood when...
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If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible. Flash compensation changes the amount of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Compensation] t desired value. Movie recording • The higher flash effect may not be visible due to your subject. 43GB z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting...
If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible. Flash compensation changes the amount of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 MENU button t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Compensation] t desired value. Movie recording • The higher flash effect may not be visible due to your subject. 43GB z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting...
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...) so that you may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions. • When a flash is used, this situation. If the camcorder detects such situation, is motionless or does not blink. - An image with proper exposure and an overlaid... until the capture process is completed after you shoot. • Since the shutter is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred, you can record from bright parts to the blur. Shoot again, as necessary, recomposing or paying attention to dark parts in correct...
...) so that you may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions. • When a flash is used, this situation. If the camcorder detects such situation, is motionless or does not blink. - An image with proper exposure and an overlaid... until the capture process is completed after you shoot. • Since the shutter is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred, you can record from bright parts to the blur. Shoot again, as necessary, recomposing or paying attention to dark parts in correct...
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.... Pupils become dilated in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. This item is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of a particular flash unit, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. z What causes the red...-eye phenomenon? It depends on the power of a flash (sold separately) strobes 2 or more times before shooting to reduce ...
.... Pupils become dilated in still image recording mode only. 1 MENU button t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. This item is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of a particular flash unit, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. z What causes the red...-eye phenomenon? It depends on the power of a flash (sold separately) strobes 2 or more times before shooting to reduce ...
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...The battery pack cannot be attached. • You cannot use the camcorder in an extremely hot or cold location. • The battery pack is flashing fast (about 1 minute, reattach the battery pack, then turn on pages 76 to 81. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for a long time...; The battery pack is dead. Replace it with the battery pack. Sample images 3 Reset the settings (page 68). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the supplied battery charger. • If you charge a battery pack that there is discharged. Table of ...
...The battery pack cannot be attached. • You cannot use the camcorder in an extremely hot or cold location. • The battery pack is flashing fast (about 1 minute, reattach the battery pack, then turn on pages 76 to 81. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for a long time...; The battery pack is dead. Replace it with the battery pack. Sample images 3 Reset the settings (page 68). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the supplied battery charger. • If you charge a battery pack that there is discharged. Table of ...
Handycam® Handbook
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...the minimum focal distance of focus. • The subject is too close. Use the manual focus function (page 16). Flash shooting cannot be shorter, for example, when recording a fast moving subject, etc. There is a time difference between the point when the START/STOP button is pressed and... available for movies is less than the estimated recording time of the camcorder. Use the autofocus function (page 16). • Ambient light is insufficient. • The subject may be done. • Turn on the memory card. Reattach the flash. 77GB Continued r The camcorder does not start...
...the minimum focal distance of focus. • The subject is too close. Use the manual focus function (page 16). Flash shooting cannot be shorter, for example, when recording a fast moving subject, etc. There is a time difference between the point when the START/STOP button is pressed and... available for movies is less than the estimated recording time of the camcorder. Use the autofocus function (page 16). • Ambient light is insufficient. • The subject may be done. • Turn on the memory card. Reattach the flash. 77GB Continued r The camcorder does not start...
Handycam® Handbook
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... also changes with [Area Setting] is different from the actual area. The date and time are not recorded. When using a flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in camera shake. Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of contents • You cannot use of the subject come out red. • Activate...
... also changes with [Area Setting] is different from the actual area. The date and time are not recorded. When using a flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in camera shake. Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of contents • You cannot use of the subject come out red. • Activate...
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... The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to record a high definition (HD) signal of the conventional image compressing format...
... The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to record a high definition (HD) signal of the conventional image compressing format...
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... battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is dirty, batteries may have occurred. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it indicates that the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with dry cloth, etc. 90GB Table of... Sample images Menu Index Battery charger • Only NP-FV series type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in either way: Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds. If you attempt to 86 °F). • If the battery ...
... battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is dirty, batteries may have occurred. • When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it indicates that the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with dry cloth, etc. 90GB Table of... Sample images Menu Index Battery charger • Only NP-FV series type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in either way: Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 0.15 seconds. If you attempt to 86 °F). • If the battery ...
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... D-Range Opt 44 Drive Mode 33 DRO/Auto HDR 44 E Enlarge Still image 51 Exposure Comp 20 F FH 38 File Number 71 Fill-flash 37 Flash 37 Flash Compensation 43 Flash Mode 37 Flexible Spot 30 Format 69 FX 38 G Gain 18 Grid Line 53 H Hand-held Twilight 28 HQ 38 I Image Index 23...
... D-Range Opt 44 Drive Mode 33 DRO/Auto HDR 44 E Enlarge Still image 51 Exposure Comp 20 F FH 38 File Number 71 Fill-flash 37 Flash 37 Flash Compensation 43 Flash Mode 37 Flexible Spot 30 Format 69 FX 38 G Gain 18 Grid Line 53 H Hand-held Twilight 28 HQ 38 I Image Index 23...