Keep the horizontal plane level
You can easily determine the horizontal plane t_y
using the viewfinder frame as a reference.
Plan ahead
Lighting
If youare going to edit the tape after recording, shoot the scene a little longer to make the
editing easier.
Shoot with the sun behind you.
When thelight source is behind the subject,or in the following situations, the subject will
be recorded too dark and the background too light.
•The subject is indoors and there isa window behind the subject.
• Bright sources such as fluorescent or incandescent lamps are included in the scene.
• You are shooting aperson wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white background.
Inthis case,the face will be recorded too dark.
Use video light in the dark
To get the best colors, you must maintain a sufficient light level.
Photography lampsor halogen lamps arerecommended. For best results, use of Sony
video lights, since their weight and low heat output levels allow safe and direct connection
tothe camcorder.
Do not point the light at the camcorder. The high heat from the light may warp thecasing
ofthe camcorder.
For detailed instructions on proper use ofthe light, read itsinstruction manual.
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Each country hasits own electricity system and TV color system. Before using your
camcorder abroad, check the following points.
Power Sources
You can use your camcorder in any country with the supplied AC power adaptor within
110 Vto 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Difference In Color System
This camcorder isan NTSC system based camcorder. If youwant toview theplayback
picture ona TV, it must be an NTSC system basedTV or a PAL-M system based TV with
NTSC/PAL-M transcoder. Check the following alphabetical list.
NTSC system countries
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, The Philippines, U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system countries
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany (formerWest Germany),
Great Britain,Holland, Hong Kong,Italy,Kuwait, Malaysia, MalaysiaNewZealand,
Norway, Portugal,Singapore, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland,Thailand, etc.
PAL M system country
Brazil
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PAL N system countries
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system countries
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran,Iraq, Monaco, Poland, former Soviet Union, etc.
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