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Using the Menu
CAMERA SET menu
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the
recording conditions
The default settings are marked with B.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 42 for details on selecting
menu items.
You can record pictures effectively in
various situations with the [SCENE
SELECT] function.
B AUTO
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively without the [SCENE SELECT]
function.
TWILIGHT* ( )
Select to maintain the darkening
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in
twilight scenes.
CANDLE ( )
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a
candlelit scene.
SUNRSE SUNSET (Sunrise and sunset)*
()
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets and sunrises.
FIREWORKS* ( )
Select to record all the splendor of
fireworks.
SCENE SELECT
LANDSCAPE* ( )
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in
windows between the camcorder and the
subject.
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait) ( )
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
SPOTLIGHT** ( )
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
BEACH** ( )
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing dark in strong light or reflected
light, such as at a beach in midsummer.
SNOW** ( )
Select this when shooting in very bright,
white conditions, such as on a ski slope;
otherwise picture may appear too dark.
* Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
**Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
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