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MANUAL
SETTINGS
(Items to adjust for scene
condition)
See “Using menus” (p. 52) on the operation.
The default settings are marked with
.
SCENE SELECTION
You can record images effectively in various
situations.
AUTO
Records images in average image quality
without the [SCENE SELECTION] function.
NIGHT SCENE* ( )
Maintains the darkening
atmosphere of the distant
surroundings in twilight
scenes.
CANDLE ( )
Maintains the dim
atmosphere of a candlelit
scene.
SUNRISE&SUNSET* (
)
Reproduces the atmosphere
of scenes such as sunsets or
sunrises.
FIREWORKS* ( )
Takes spectacular shots of
fireworks.
LANDSCAPE*( )
Shoots distant subjects
clearly. This setting also
prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or
metal mesh in windows
between the camcorder and
the subject.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)
( )
Brings out the subject such
as people or flowers while
creating a soft background.
SPOTLIGHT**( )
Prevents people’s faces from
appearing excessively white
when subjects are lit by
strong light.
SPORTS** ( )
Select to minimize shake
when shooting fast moving
subjects.
BEACH** (
)
Takes the vivid blue of the
ocean or a lake.
SNOW** ( )
Takes bright pictures of a
white landscape.
*
Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
**
Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
Notes
If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE
BAL.] setting is canceled.
FADER
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode.
OFF
Does not use an effect.
WHITE FADER
Fades in/out with the white effect.
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