Camera Set Menu; Settings To Adjust Your Camcorder To - Sony Handycam HDR-HC9 Operating Manual

CAMERA SET menu

Settings to adjust your camcorder to the
recording conditions
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 39 for details on selecting
menu items.
SCENE SELECT
You can record pictures effectively in
various situations with the [SCENE
SELECT] function.
B AUTO
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively without the [SCENE SELECT]
function.
TWILIGHT* (
Select to maintain the darkening
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in
twilight scenes.
TWILIT PORTRT (Twilight portrait) (
Select to photograph people and
background using the flash when recording
still images.
CANDLE ( )
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a
candlelit scene.
SUNRSE SUNSET (Sunrise and sunset)*
( )
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets and sunrises.
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FIREWORKS* (
Select to record all the splendor of
fireworks.
LANDSCAPE* (
Select to shoot 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) (
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
SPOTLIGHT** (
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Select to prevent people's faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
BEACH** (
Select to prevent people's faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer.
SNOW** (
Select this when shooting in very bright,
white conditions, such as on a ski slope;
otherwise picture may appear too dark.
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