Sony HVR-S270P Camcorder User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Read this first ...........................................................................................2
Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8
Step 2: Attaching the supplied items ........................................................9
Step 3: Preparing a power supply ..........................................................15
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....17
Step 5: Adjusting the viewfinder and LCD panel ....................................18
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................20
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................22
Recording ..............................................................................................25
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................29
Adjusting the zoom............................................................................. 29
Adjusting the focus manually..............................................................30
Adjusting the exposure....................................................................... 32
Adjusting to natural color (White balance).......................................... 34
Adjusting the black balance............................................................... 36
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)................................. 36
Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 45
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................48
Recording an index signal.................................................................. 49
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)..............50
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(End search) ....................................................................................... 50
Playing back the most recently recorded movies
(Last scene review)............................................................................. 50
Using the Shot transition ........................................................................51
Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking) ...............................54
Playback .................................................................................................55
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................58
Changing the screen .......................................................................... 58
Displaying recording data (Data code)..............................................58
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)................. 59
Connecting a monitor or a TV ................................................................60
Getting Started
Recording/Playback
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