Sony DCR-DVD300 Operating Instructions - Page 44

Shooting techniques to match your circumstances On shooting still images 1 Set the mode dial to (Still), then perform Steps 2 to 6 on the previous page . 2 Press PHOTO all the way down. Self-timer starts counting down with a beep. In the last 2 seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically 10 seconds after pressing PHOTO. Notes •When the self-timer recording is finished, the self-timer is automatically cancelled. •You can set self-timer during the standby only. •You cannot stop the count-down on shooting still images by pressing PHOTO. To cancel self-timer Set (CAMERA SET) - [SELFTIMER] to [OFF] in the SETUP display during the standby. 44 Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is adjusted automatically. Adjust manually in the following cases: •When shooting at the place that the light condition changes such as a party hall. •When shooting a night scene and a neon sign. 1 Set the mode dial to (Movie) or (Still). 2 Press SETUP. 3 Select (MANUAL SET) with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO [ SETUP ] : END 4 Select [WHT BAL] with v/V, then press ENTER. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR [ SETUP ] : END 5 Select the desired white balance with v/V, then press ENTER. HOLD : When recording a single-colored subject or background (OUTDOOR) : •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise •When recording a neon signs, or fireworks •Under a color-matching fluorescent lamp n (INDOOR) : •Where lighting condition changes quickly •When recording in TV lighting in a studio •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 6 Press SETUP. The SETUP display disappears from the LCD display.