Manual Settings (Items To Adjust For Scene Condition); Camcorder - Sony DCR-SD1000E Operating Manual

MANUAL
SETTINGS
(Items to adjust for scene
condition)
See "Using menus" (p. 63) 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.
TWILIGHT* ( )
Maintains the darkening
atmosphere of the distant
surroundings in twilight
scenes.
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.
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SPOTLIGHT**( )
Prevents people's faces from
appearing excessively white
when subjects are lit by
strong light.
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.
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Notes
If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE

BAL.] setting is canceled.
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
 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