Table Of Contents - Sony HVR-S270E Operating Manual

Table of Contents

Read this first ...........................................................................................2
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8
Step 2: Attaching the supplied items ........................................................9
Step 3: Preparing a power supply ..........................................................16
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....18
Step 5: Adjusting the viewfinder and LCD panel ....................................19
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................21
Changing the language setting .......................................................... 22
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" ..................................23
Recording/Playback
Recording ..............................................................................................26
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................30
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 30
Adjusting the focus manually .............................................................. 31
Adjusting the exposure ....................................................................... 33
Adjusting to natural color
(White balance) ................................................................................... 35
Adjusting the black balance ............................................................... 37
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 37
Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 46
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................49
Recording an index signal .................................................................. 50
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. 51
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(End search) ....................................................................................... 51
Playing back the most recently recorded movies
(Last scene review) ............................................................................. 51
Using the Shot transition ........................................................................52
Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking) ...............................55
Playback .................................................................................................56
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................59
Changing the screen .......................................................................... 59
Displaying recording data (Data code) .............................................. 59
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 60
Connecting a monitor or a TV ................................................................61
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