Record mode
ªTo cancel the scene mode function
Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Sports mode
≥For
≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes.
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF].
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely.
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and
the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark.
Surf & snow mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish.
Recording in natural colors (White balance)
The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scene or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
2Move the joystick down until the white balance indication appears. ([ AWB ] etc.)
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AWB
3Move the joystick left or right in order to select the white balance mode.
1) | 1 AWB | 2) | 1 |
3) | 1 | 4) | 1 |
1)Auto white balance adjustment [ AWB ]
2)Indoor mode (for recording under incandescent lamps) [ 
]
3)Outdoor mode [
]
4)Manual adjustment mode [ 
]
ªTo restore to the automatic
adjustment
Move the joystick left or right until the [ AWB ] indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
≥When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.
≥When setting both the white balance and the iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥Whenever recording conditions change,
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