Sony DSR-200 operating instructions Making a custom preset, Adjusts Adjustment value

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Making a custom preset

Use this menu setting to achieve consistent picture quality. This feature lets you customize the picture quality.

Item	Adjusts	Adjustment value
COLOR LEV	Color intensity	Decreases color intensity
		÷Increases color intensity
SHARPNESS	Sharpness	Softer ÷Sharper
WB SHIFT	White balance	Bluish ÷Reddish
AE SHIFT*	Brightness	Darker ÷Brighter

*When the aperture, shutter speed and gain are set manually, AE SHIFT level does not change.

(1) Open the cover, then press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder.

(2)	Press	or	to select CUSTOM, then press EXECUTE.
(3)	The custom preset menu appears.
(3)	Press	to select SET, then press EXECUTE.
(4)	Press	to select ON, then press EXECUTE.
(5)	Press	or	to select the desired item, then press EXECUTE.
(6)	Press	or	to adjust the selected mode, then press EXECUTE.

(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display and display		in the viewfinder.
To perform other menu settings, press	to select RETURN, then press
EXECUTE.

1

MENU

MENU
D ZOOM	OFF
ZEBRA
COMMANDER
BEEP
FRAME REC
INT REC
SLOW SHTR
[ MENU ] : END

2		CUSTOM PRESET

		RETURN
		SET
		COLOR LEV
		SHARPNESS
		WB SHIFT
		AE SHIFT
		RESET
		[ RETURN ] : MENU
3
		CUSTOM PRESET

		SET		OFF
				ON

4	CUSTOM PRESET
4	SETRETURN	ON
	COLOR LEV
	SHARPNESS
	WB SHIFT
	AE SHIFT
	RESET
	[ RETURN ] : MENU
5
5	CUSTOM PRESET
	COLOR LEV

[ MENU ] : END

[ MENU ] : END

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Contents Digital Camcorder For the customers in the U.S.A For the customers in CanadaTable of contents Using this manual Precaution on copyrightPrecautions on digital camcorder care Before you beginChecking supplied accessories Wireless Remote Commander 1 p.11CR2025 Lithium Battery 1 p 4A/V connecting cable 1 pIdentifying the parts @ Grip @ª Microphone holder attaching point @£ Tally lamp p@¢ Contr knob p Identifying the parts ¼AUDIO Mode switch p » ¼Á ª£ ¢ ¤Headphones jack p ¤l Lanc jack Tally lamp/Rear Remote Commander sensor pAudio DUB button p *£ Video controls p ¢MONITOR Level dial pRemote Commander To avoid damage from possible battery leakage To prepare the Remote CommanderTo use the Remote Commander About the ID of the Remote Commander MenuRemote control direction Remote Commander SensorsManual focusing indicator p ViewfinderDisplay window Attaching the shoulder strapTo remove the digital camcorder from the tripod Attaching optional accessoriesAttaching digital camcorder to the tripod adaptor Attaching optional accessories Attaching the external microphone with XLR connectorAttaching the battery adaptor To remove the battery adaptor aTo remove the battery pack b Checking the remaining battery indicator cTo remove the viewfinder Attaching the viewfinderGetting started Charging time Charging and installing the battery packCharging the battery pack To remove the battery pack Charging and installing the battery packBattery life Installing the battery pack Inserting a cassette To eject the cassette To prevent accidental erasureCamera recording Basic operationsWhen ND on flashes in the viewfinder To stop recording momentarily aTo finish recording b To focus the viewfinder lens cCamera recording To change the directionality of the built-in microphoneTo monitor the sound while recording To record through an external microphoneTo select Fs 48k a or Fs 32k b recording mode Zooming speed Variable speed zooming Using the zoom featureWhen you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom Hints for better shooting Hints for better shooting Release LockTo begin re-recording Checking the recorded pictureTo stop playback Connections for playback If you connect directly to a monitorIf your monitor is already connected to a VCR If your monitor or VCR has a BNC jackIf your monitor or VCR is a monaural type To connect to a TV without Video/Audio input jacksUsing the Remote Commander Playing back a tapeVarious playback modes Advanced operations Using alternative power sourcesUsing the house current Charging the attached battery pack To remove the adaptorChanging the mode settings VTRItems for both Camcorder and VTR modes Selecting the mode setting of each itemItems for Camcorder mode only Changing the mode settings Items for VTR mode onlyWhen Digital Mode is set to Overlap About Frame REC and INT REC settingWhen fading in a When fading out bTo cancel the fade-in/fade-out function Fade-in and fade-outTo cancel the overlap function Overlapping two picturesTo use a flash To use the remote commander to take a photoPhoto recording To stop interval recording To cancel interval recordingInterval recording To cancel cut recording Cut recordingSelecting automatic or manual mode To focus manuallyWhen to adjust aperture, shutter speed, and gain manually Shooting dark environments adjust gain manuallySettings for each item Relation of aperture, shutter speed and gainFocusing manually When to use manual focusFocusing manually Shooting with auto focusing momentarilyTo record a very distant subject Focusing manuallyTo return to autofocus mode About the depth of focus field Adjusting the apertureTo return to automatic aperture mode Adjusting the shutter speed To return to automatic shutter speed modeSlow Shtr Subject Shutter speed Adjusting the shutter speedTo select the Best Shutter Speed To use the AGC Limit function Adjusting the gainTo return to automatic gain mode Adjusting the gain To adjust the G gain Preset menu itemAdjusting the white balance Selecting the appropriate mode· one-push white balance mode 3200K indoor modeTo return to automatic white balance mode Adjusting the white balanceAdjusting white balance manually Shooting when the lighting condition changes When ND OFF flashes in the viewfinder Using the ND filterWhen ND on flashes in the viewfinder Using the zebra pattern Adjusting the recording sound Selecting and setting audio modeLINE/MIC switches setting and recording sound Built-in microphoneAdjusting the recording level automatically Checking the recording levelTo reduce wind noise of the built-in microphone Adjusting the recording soundTo attenuate the recording level Releasing the Steady Shot function To activate the Steady Shot function againMaking a custom preset Adjusts Adjustment valueTo turn off custom preset To turn on custom preset againTo restore the standard settings To check the custom preset settingsSearching the recorded picture ModeTo stop searching If your tape has blank portions between picturesWhen bars ------ appear Displaying recording dataEditing onto another tape Before editingTo connect the VCR without DV in jack Recorder with DVTo stop editing Editing onto another tapeStarting editing Audio dubbing Making connectionsTo use additional audio line in a To use an additional microphoneTo adjust the volume Audio dubbingRecording To stop recordingChanging the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Additional informationChanging the lithium battery in the digital camcorder Changing the lithium batteryResetting the date and time To correct the date and time settingTo check the preset date and time Year changes as followsCompatibility of Dvcam and DV formats Differences between Dvcam and DV formatsDvcam and DV cassettes Compatibility on playbackCompatibility on editing using DV connectors Limitations on editingCopyright signal Usable cassettesWhen to replace the battery pack Tips for using the battery packPreparing the battery pack Tips for using the battery pack Maintenance information and precautions How to prevent moisture condensationMoisture condensation Inside the digital camcorderMaintenance information and precautions Video head cleaningPrecautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinderDigital camcorder operation On Handling TapesAC power adaptor Digital camcorder careCharging OthersDifference in color systems Using your digital camcorder abroadPower sources Power Trouble checkDigital camcorder OperationWind Others Trouble checkPicture AC power adaptor When the Charge lamp flashesSymptom Corrective Actions When the Charge lamp does not flash againSpecifications LensBattery is weak or dead Tape is near the endTape has run out Some other trouble has occurredY, Z K, L