Sony DCM-M1 Operating Instructions Manual page 92

Changing the menu settings
Menu in the CAMERA and INTERVIEW mode
Icon/item
SELF TIMER*
PROGRAM AE
D ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
ANTI WIND
NOISE
REC MODE*
LCD BRIGHT
LCD COLOR
VF BRIGHT
CLOCK SET
* You cannot select the item in the INTERVIEW mode.
More than one day after removing the power source
The "COMMANDER," "PROGRAM AE" and "WHT BAL" items return to their default
settings.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the power source is removed.
92
Mode Meaning
– To start recording automatically when the preset waiting
time has passed, and stop recording automatically when the
preset recording time has passed (p. 38).
– To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 41).
z OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10 zoom is carried out.
ON To activate the digital zoom. More than 10 to 40 zoom is
performed digitally.
OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function (p. 45). Natural pictures
are produced when shooting a stationary object with a
tripod.
z ON To compensate for camera-shake.
To adjust the white balance (p. 46).
OFF To deactivate the electronic shutter even when shooting in
bright conditions.
z ON To automatically activate the electronic shutter when
shooting in bright conditions.
z OFF —
ON To reduce the noise caused by strong wind.
z SP (8Mbps) To record in high quality picture mode.
VP To save the data consumption by adjusting the picture
(VARIABLE) quality depending on the subject.
LP (4Mbps) To increase the recording time by reducing the picture
quality. (Actual data rate is 3.75 Mbps.)
– To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (p. 87).
– To adjust the color of the LCD screen (p. 87).
– To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen (p. 88).
– To set the date and time (p. 89).
z is the default setting.