Tips
You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch
Surround] (
) or [2ch Stereo] (
([Audio Mode], p. 75).
You can create a disc, which contains the movies
recorded on your camcorder, on a computer
using the supplied software "PlayMemories
Home. " If you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround
system, you can enjoy realistic sound.
Recording in mirror mode
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side ().
Tips
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
The camcorder can display an image on either
the LCD screen or viewfinder.
Recording at a different angle
Your camcorder can record in the following
angles according to the object.
Low angle
(START/STOP button on the LCD panel)
Low angles
(START/STOP button on the grip)
)
Tips
If you lean close to the viewfinder while [VF/
Panel] is set to [Auto] (p. 84), the eye sensor
may turn off the LCD screen. You can avoid this
by setting [VF/Panel] to [Panel].
Adjusting the White Balance
You can set White Balance (color balance)
for accurate white reproduction according
to the color temperature of the light source.
You can also use this function to adjust
color according to the lens you are using.
Press WHITE BALANCE.
You can choose from the following modes
Auto
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
Outdoor ( )
The white balance is appropriately adjusted
for the following recording conditions:
Outdoors
Night views, neon signs and fireworks
Sunrise or sunset
Under daylight fluorescent lamps
GB
WHITE BALANCE button