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Table of Contents Useful Recording Techniques Index

Customizing your camcorder

MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene

condition)

The default settings are marked with .
SCENE SELECTION
You can record images effectively in various situations.
Steps
(MENU) [SCENE SELECTION] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS]
category) a desired setting
AUTO Automatically records images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION]
function.
TWILIGHT* ( )Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant
surroundings in twilight scenes.
TWILIGHT PORT. ( ) Enables to take photos of people and background using
a flash.
SUNRISE&SUNSET*
()
Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or
sunrises.
FIREWORKS* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of fireworks.
LANDSCAPE*( )
Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents
your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in
windows between the camcorder and the subject.
PORTRAIT (Soft
portrait) ( )
Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while
creating a soft background.
SPOTLIGHT**( ) Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white
when subjects are lit by strong light.
BEACH** ( ) Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake.
SNOW** ( ) Takes bright pictures of a white landscape.