Scene Menu
(Program AE)
You can set the camcorder to a shooting mode that will create the best results for a specific situation. Just select one of the six scene settings shown below. The camcorder will automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to produce the optimum picture quality for the selected situation.
Types
SPORT (A): When you want to record a fast-moving subject.
DUSK (B): When you want to faithfully record the red of the setting sun, and the surrounding twilight.
SUNLIGHT (F): When background is very bright.
PARTY (C): When the illumination is from a spotlight or candle.
NIGHT LUMI (D): When you want to record fireworks or an illuminated object in the dark.
SLOW SHUT. (E): When you want to record an object in a dim place and make it emerge brightly.
1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY/ MODE SET button until the mode screen appears.
2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “SCENE MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.
A U T O F O C U S
B L C / G A I N
F A D E
S C E N E ME N U
O F F
3 Press l or m to select the scene setting that best fits the recording situation, then press the centre of the Operation button.
•The selected scene setting displays on the mode screen.
S C E NE MENU
D U S K
4 Press the DISPLAY/MODE SET button to turn off the mode screen.
•The selected scene setting indicator displays when the
P A U S E
Scene setting indicator
To cancel the scene setting
Select “OFF” in step 3 above.
Note:
•Scene settings cannot be used when using any manual setting except focus. Also not selectable when e displays.
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