Setting Up Camera Functions
I Before You • See page 64 for how to set
Begin
• No menu screen appearswith external input
SELECTING SHOOTING MODE TO MATCH THE SUBJECT
(SWITCHING PROGRAM AE MODE)
This DVD video camera/recorder antomatically detects the stares of subject and surrounding
situation and records the optinmn-i image: If you choose the shooting mode to match the recording
conditions, clearer images will be recorded.
1 Press the MENU button, use the I_1_/_!/
•_I/)H_ buttons to choose "Program AE" on
the "Camera Functions Setup" screen, and
then press the I_/1| button.
The options will appear on the right of
"Program AE".
2Usethe I_1_1/)'t_1/_/
1_ buttons to choose
the desired option, and
then press the I_/11
button: The selected
option will be set.
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3Press the MENU button to end the setting.
The n-lenu screen will disappear.
Note:
• You can check the selected AE mode by the on-
screen information display However, nothing will
appear in the Auto mode
• The shooting mode set as above will be stored in
memory even if the DVD video camera/recorder is
turned off
• When recording in a dark area, an after-image will
appear when filming a moving subject or if camera
shake occurs (it is therefore recommended that you
use a tripod in such cases)
• If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent fight,
the image may flicker: In this case, use the Auto mode
for recording
Use _ / _ / _ / _ to select,
and then press I_/11 to designate
24,Auto : The camera/recorder automatically
judges the subject and surrounding environment
tbr optimum recording.
_ Sports : Reduces blurring when recording
rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis.
Portrait : Makes a subject, such as a person
o1"a creature, stand out from a blurred
background.
@ Spotlight : Prevents overexposure of subject
portrait ti_ce,etc. when strong light strikes the
subject, as in a wedding or on stage.
_._Sand & Snow : Prevents underexposure of
subject portrait ti_ce,etc. in a place where
reflection of light is intense, such as at the
seaside in midsummer or on a ski slope.
uoLow Light : Allows user to record in a dark
place even with decreased lighting.
Turn the LCD monitor 1800during recording:
The LCD monitor light can then be used for
recording.
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