Sony HDR-HC9 Camcorder User Manual


 
CAMERA SETmenu
Settings to adjust your camcordertothe
recordingconditions
The default settings are marked with _'.
The indicators in pm'entheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 39 for details on selecting
menu items.
You can record pictures effectively in
various situations with the [SCENE
SELECT] function.
P,'AUTO
Select to automatic_l]ly record pictures
effectively without the [SCENE SELECT]
function.
TWILIGHT* 1_,)1
Select to maintain the darkening
atmosphere ofthe distant surroundings in
twilight scenes.
FIREWORKS* (/_;_ )
Select Io record all the splendor of
fireworks.
LANDSCAPE* (_)
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from lbcusing on glass or metal mesh in
windows between the camcorder and the
suhject.
PORTRAIT(Soft portrait) (=_-_)
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
TWILIT PORTRT(Twilight portrait) (_'>)
Select to photograph people and
background using the flash when recording
still images.
CANDLE(_)
SPOTLIGHT** (@)
Select toprevent people's faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
Select Io m dnlain Ihe dim almosphere of a
candlelit scene.
BEACH** (__)
Select to prevent people's faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer.
SUNRSESUNSET(Sunriseand sunset)*
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets and sLinrises.
SNOW** (_ )
Select this when shooting in very bright,
white conditions, such as on a ski slope;
otherwise picture may appear too dark.
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