Auto Shutter; Spot Focus - Sony Handycam DCR-HC30 Operation Manual

AUTO SHUTTER

SPOT FOCUS

FOCUS
FLASH SET
FLASH MODE
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Using the Menu
Notes
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• You cannot use the white balance together with the NightShot plus, or Super NightShot
plus function.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder
for more than 5 minutes.
Tips
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• For better color balance adjustment when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [AUTO], aim your
camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch
to CAMERA-TAPE when:
– You remove the battery pack for replacement.
– You bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, or
bring your camcorder in from outside.
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure when:
– You changed the [PROGRAM AE] settings when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [ONE PUSH].
– You brought your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa.
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent
lamps.
GON Select to automatically activate the electronic shutter to adjust the
shutter speed when recording in bright conditions.
OFF
Select when recording without using the electronic shutter.
See page 40 for details.
See page 41 for details.
Note that these settings will not function with external flashes that do not support
the following settings.
GON
Select to trigger the flash (optional) regardless of the brightness of the
surroundings.
ON
DCR-HC40:
Select to trigger the flash (optional) regardless of the brightness of the
surroundings. The flash goes off prematurely to reduce the red-eye
phenomenon.
AUTO
Select to trigger the flash (optional) automatically.