Changing Main Camera Functions with the Joystick

Changing Main Camera Functions with the Joystick

You can adjust three main camera functions –shutter speed, white balance and gain– using only the joystick (direct setting mode). This section will explain the basic operation of the direct setting mode. For specific details about the functions please refer to the each function’s section: shutter speed (A58), white balance (A69), gain (A62).

Operating modes:

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Using the Direct Setting Mode

1 Press SET.

• The onscreen display of the function to be adjusted will be highlighted in orange.

• Push the joystick left/right to change the function to be adjusted. Pushing the joystick to the right will cycle through the options in the following order: White balance  White balance preset fine tuning/color temperature setting1  Gain mode  Gain value2  Shutter speed mode3  Shutter value2, 3  White balance

1Only when the white balance mode is set to preset white balance or color temperature.

2Only during manual adjustment mode.

3Only when the SHUTTER switch is set to ON.

2 Push the joystick up/down to change the selected mode or select the desired value and then press SET.

•The selected mode/value will be set and the camcorder will exit the direct setting mode.

•Depending on the function selected, additional adjustment may be possible or necessary before pressing SET.

NOTES

•The direct setting mode will end automatically if no operation is performed for about 6 seconds or if you open the menu or a status screen.