Table Of Contents - Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 Operating Instructions Manual

Table of Contents

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Quick Start Guide
Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8
Getting started
Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 10
Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 11
Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 14
Step 3: Turning the power on................................................................... 14
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder...................................... 15
Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 15
Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 15
Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 16
Step 6: Inserting a cassette tape.............................................................. 17
Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 18
Recording
Recording movies .................................................................................... 20
Recording for a longer time
Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 22
Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 23
Displaying the recording setup information - Status check ...................................... 24
Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 25
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 25
Recording the subject lit by strong light - SPOT LIGHT ........................................... 25
Adjusting the white balance ...................................................................................... 26
Recording using manual adjustments ...................................................... 27
Adjusting the iris ........................................................................................................ 28
Adjusting the gain ..................................................................................................... 28
Adjusting the shutter speed ...................................................................................... 29
Adjusting the volume of light - ND FILTER .............................................................. 30
Displaying the zebra pattern to adjust the brightness ............................................... 31
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