Sony DCR-SR40 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Recording/Playback
Available setup items vary depending on the operating mode. Unavailable items will be
grayed out on the LCD screen of the camcorder. For details, refer to “Handycam
Handbook” (PDF).
Setup items
CAMERA SET
PROGRAM AE: Records images effectively in various situations.
SPOT METER: Adjusts and fix the exposure to a subject.
EXPOSURE: Fixes the brightness of an image.
WHITE BAL.: Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
AUTO SHUTTER: Automatically activates the electronic shutter to adjust the shutter speed.
SPOT FOCUS: Selects and adjusts the focal point to aim it to at a subject not located in
the center of the screen.
FOCUS: Adjusts the settings to have focused on a subject.
FLASH SET *
1
: Adjusts various settings for using an external flash.
SUPER NSPLUS: Records an image in a higher sensitivity than NightShot plus.
NS LIGHT: Records clearer images with the light which emits infrared light while
using NightShot plus.
COLOR SLOW S: Records an image brighter in color even in dark places.
SELF-TIMER: Selects whether to set the self-timer for shooting a still image.
SELF-TIMER: Selects whether to set the self-timer for recording a movie.
DIGITAL ZOOM: Selects the zoom level using digital zoom.
WIDE SELECT *
2
: Sets the screen aspect ratio matching a TV screen.
STEADYSHOT: Prevents an image from being blurred.
STILL SET
BURST *
1
: Records several still images one after another.
QUALITY: Selects the quality for recording a still image.
IMAGE SIZE *
1
: Selects the size for recording a still image.
PICT.APPLI.
FADER: Selects whether to fade in/out adding various effects.
D.EFFECT: Records additional digital effects.
PICT.EFFECT: Records adding special picture effects.
REC CTRL *
1
: Displays operating buttons when recording an image saved on other
device on the camcorder.
USB SELECT *
3
: Selects a function for connecting the camcorder with a computer/printer.
DEMO MODE: Displays the demonstration of the functions on the camcorder.