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Exposure

You can fix the brightness of a movie manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark.

1. [Camera/Audio] [Manual Settings] [Exposure].

2.Select the desired item.

Auto

The exposure is adjusted automatically.

Manual

Select if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or select if the subject is black or the light is dim.

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HDR-MV1 Operation Search Operation Search About language setting How to use this User GuideParts and controls/Screen indicators Before use Getting started Power supplyTurning the power on, and setting the date and time Checking the supplied items Useful functions for recording RecordingRecording Playback Playback Playing images on a TV supporting Bravia Sync Playing images on a TVPlaying images on a high definition TV Saving contents with a computer Saving images with a computer Using the Wi-Fi function Customizing your camcorder Setup Edit/Copy Troubleshooting TroubleshootingIf you have problems Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Maintenance and precautions Contents list Recording Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting License Specifications Search by operation Deleting files Saving battery powerRecording faces of people on a stage clearly How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Returning to a previous Changing the font sizeSearching a topic by keyword Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Back to top Parts and controls Memory card slot Memory card access lamp Screen indicators Indicator Meaning Low Lux About language setting Selecting items on the LCD screen Supplied items Attaching the battery pack To remove the battery pack To check the remaining battery power Charging the battery using your computer Charging time Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor sold separately Back to top Using the camcorder while supplying it with power Supplying power to the camcorder from a computer Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Related topics To change the language settingTo turn off the power Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder To eject the memory card Shooting movies Expected shooting time of movies Recording sound Functions available in sound recording mode Functions available for audio files Screen indicators during recording Intelligent Auto Audio monitoring Playing movies/audio files Playback screen Menu To play back files with other devices Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV On an Hdmi cable sold separately Using Bravia Sync What you can do using a computer Checking the computer system Installing the editing/management software in your computer Mac Starting the editing/management softwareWindows File type Memory card Folder File name Importing files to your computer without using softwareAbout file names Operating the camcorder with your smartphone or tablet What you can do using the Wi-Fi functionTransferring movies to your smartphone or tablet Related topics NFC Related topics User Guide Related topics User Guide Ssid Back to top Transferring movies to your smartphone or tablet using NFC User Guide Related topics Connecting to your Android smartphone or tablet Related topics Connecting to your iPhone or iPad Related topics What you can do via NFC connection Related topics On the PlayMemories Mobile software Select Select a category Select your desired menu item Setting up menu itemsTo find a menu item quickly When you cannot select a menu item Movie Audio Outdoor White BalanceAuto Indoor Back to top Exposure Manual Low Lux Off Scene Selection Snow Black Fader FaderWhite Fader Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Auto Back Light Child Priority Face DetectionShooting conditions for better face detection performance Adult Priority AAC LC Audio FormatLinear PCM Low Cut Filter Int. Mic. Rec. Level Ext. Mic. Rec. Level Lip Sync Audio Output TimingLive Volume Other Device Ext. Audio Input SetExternal Microphone Ctrl with Smartphone My Button Grid Line Display Setting Audio Level Display Auto Monitor Off 720 REC Mode1080 Playback Function Send to Smartphone Delete Protect Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F Series ResetFile Number Screen Functions Names How to use the keyboardEdit Device Name 117 SSID/PW Reset Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi USB Connect USB Power Supply Single USB LUN SettingMulti Beep Bright Monitor BrightnessNormal Language Setting Airplane Mode Power Save Initialize Daylight Savings / Summer Time Date & Time SettingDate & Time Format Date & Time Destination Area SettingHome If you have problems Overall operations Remaining battery power is not displayed correctly Batteries/power sourcesPower abruptly turns off Battery pack is quickly discharged Buttons do not appear on the LCD screen LCD screenMenu items are grayed out Buttons on the LCD screen quickly disappear Files stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Operations using the memory card cannot be performedMemory card Data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes Imaging field looks different RecordingPressing START/STOP does not record files Camcorder stops operating Horizontal stripes appear on the images LCD brightness cannot be adjustedFiles cannot be recorded or played back correctly Sound is not recorded correctly Appears on a thumbnail PlaybackFiles cannot be played back No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback Playback on the TV Neither movie nor sound is played on the connected TV Editing/management software does not work correctly Connecting to a computerEditing/management software cannot be installed Camcorder is not recognized by the computer Shooting with Ctrl with Smartphone terminate prematurely Wi-FiSend to Smartphone is interrupted NFC connection does not work Cor E Self-diagnosis display Battery level warningSelf-diagnosis display C06 Slow flashing Fast flashing Data error Reinsert the memory card Cannot recover dataRestoring data Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again Data protected OthersMaximum number of images already selected Types of Memory Stick media Recording/Playback About the memory cardAbout the Memory Stick media To use the battery pack effectively About the battery packTo charge the battery pack About the remaining battery power indicator About battery life On use and care On recording On use and care LCD screenAbout this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays When not using your camcorder for a long time When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories On handling the LCD screen About care of the battery packAbout care of the LCD screen About care and storage of the lens On moisture condensation On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery 158 Charging time 245 155 Supplied Playing time Battery packRecording time 161 Expected shooting time of movies When Audio Format is Linear PCMRecording mode 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Bit-rate and recording pixels AAC 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Expected recording time of soundExpected recording time of sound Setting to the local time Using your camcorder abroadPower supply Viewing high definition image quality HD movies 166 On trademarks 168 169 System SpecificationsInput/Output connectors General Wireless LAN Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1