Shooting With Manual Adjustment - Sony Handycam DCR-VX2000 Operating Instructions Manual

Shooting with manual adjustment

Under normal conditions, this unit automatically makes various adjustments as it
shoots. However, you can adjust the following functions manually to suit your
preference.
Functions you can adjust by setting the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto
lock release) position
Brightness (exposure), shutter speed, white balance, and PROGRAM AE
Functions you can adjust in menu settings
Deactivating the SteadyShot
Functions you can adjust by using other selectors/rings
ND filter, zebra pattern, focus, and zoom
The following describes how to adjust all the functions mentioned above except white
balance (p. 49), PROGRAM AE (p. 55), focus (p. 58), and zoom (p. 20).
AUTO LOCK selector
Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions.
AUTO LOCK [a]
Select this position to let the unit adjust all the functions automatically.
HOLD [b]
Select this position after setting the functions manually to maintain the settings.
Manual position (AUTO LOCK release) [c]
Select this position to adjust the functions listed above manually.
If you use the video flash light (not supplied)
We recommend that you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK.
Note
When you manually adjust the exposure during backlight or spot light mode, the
backlight or spot light function will be automatically canceled.
AUTO
LOCK
[a]
[b]
HOLD
[c]
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