Sony MVC-FD87 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Service Manual page 29

Tips
Under normal recording conditions, the
camera automatically makes various
adjustments, such as those for the focus,
iris, exposure, and white balance, as it
shoots. However, you may not be able to
carry out your desired shooting
depending on shooting conditions. The
program AE function provides you with
near-optimum adjustments to suit your
shooting situation.
Adjusting the white
balance (WHITE
BALANCE)
Normally the white balance is
automatically adjusted.
1
2, 3
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Select [CAMERA] and then
[WHITE BALANCE] from the
menu.
3
Select the desired white
balance setting.
IN DOOR ( n )
• Places where the lighting
condition changes quickly
• Under bright lighting such as
photography studios
• Under sodium or mercury lamps
OUT DOOR ( )
Recording a sunrise/sunset, night
scene, neon signs, or fireworks
HOLD (HOLD)
Retains the adjusted white balance
value
AUTO (No indicator)
Adjusts the white balance
automatically
To reactivate auto adjustment
Select [AUTO] in step 3.
Note
Select [AUTO] when shooting with
fluorescent lighting.
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Tips
The image is susceptible to lighting
conditions. The image looks white under
sunlight in the summer, and looks red
under mercury lamps. Human eyes can
resolve these problems. However, the
camera cannot resolve the problem by
making adjustments. Normally, the
camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the
image appears in strange colors, we
recommend that you change the white
balance mode.
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Adjusting the
exposure
(EXPOSURE)
1
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Select [CAMERA] and then
[EXPOSURE] from the menu.
3
Select the desired exposure
value.
Adjust the exposure value while
checking the brightness of the
background. You can select values
ranging from +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV
in steps of 1/3 EV.
Note
If a subject is under extremely bright or dark
situations, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
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Recording the date
and time on the still
image (DATE/TIME)
1
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL.
2
Select [EFFECT] and then
[DATE/TIME] from the menu.
3
Select the date and time.
DAY & TIME
Imposes the date, hour, and
minute.
DATE
Imposes the year, month, and day.
OFF
Does not impose the date and time.
4
Record the image.
The date and time do not appear on
the LCD screen during shooting.
These appear during playback
only.
Notes
• When [DATE] is selected in step 3, the
date is imposed in the order set by the
CLOCK SET item (page 14).
• The date and time are not imposed onto
Clip Motion images.
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Tips
Normally, the camera automatically
adjusts the exposure. If the color of the
image is too dark or bright as illustrated
below, we recommend that you adjust the
exposure manually. When the color of the
image is too dark, set it toward +, and
when it is too bright, set it toward –.
Set the exposure
2, 3 toward +
Set the exposure
toward
–
Enjoying picture
effects (PICTURE
EFFECT)
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1
2, 3
1
Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE
selector to STILL or MOVIE.
2
Select [EFFECT] and then
[P. EFFECT] from the menu.
3
Select the desired mode.
SOLARIZE
The light contrast is clearer and the
picture looks like an illustration.
B&W
The picture is monochrome (black
and white).
SEPIA
The picture is sepia-toned like an
old photograph.
NEG.ART
The color and brightness of the
picture are reversed as in a
negative.
OFF
Does not use the picture effect
function.
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To cancel picture effect
Select [OFF] in step 3.
2, 3