Sony DCR-SX83 Handycam® Handbook - Page 56

MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition), Items to adjust for scene, condition

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MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) See "Using menus" (p. 51) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations.  AUTO Records images in average image quality without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. TWILIGHT* ( ) Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes. 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. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short distance away.  Notes  If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE BAL.] setting is canceled. FADER You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode.  OFF Does not use an effect. WHITE FADER Fades in/out with the white effect. Out In US 56

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US
MANUAL
SETTINGS
(Items to adjust for scene
condition)
See “Using menus” (p. 51) on the operation.
The default settings are marked with
.
SCENE SELECTION
You can record images effectively in various
situations.
AUTO
Records images in average image quality
without the [SCENE SELECTION] function.
TWILIGHT* (
)
Maintains the darkening
atmosphere of the distant
surroundings in twilight
scenes.
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.
*
Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
**
Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
Notes
If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE
BAL.] setting is canceled.
FADER
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode.
OFF
Does not use an effect.
WHITE FADER
Fades in/out with the white effect.
Out
In