Sony DCRHC38 Operating Guide - Page 29

SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage. Touch here 60min STBY SPOT METER 0:00:00 AUTO END Touch the point where you want to fix and adjust the exposure on the screen. appears. To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] or set [EXPOSURE] to [AUTO]. b Notes • If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)* See page 71. MENU See page 35. SCENE SEL. You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the SCENE SEL. function. B AUTO Select to automatically record pictures effectively without the [SCENE SEL.] function. TWILIGHT* ( ) Select to maintain the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes. SUNRSSUNST* (Sunrise & Sunset) () Select to maintain the atmosphere of situations such as sunsets and sunrises. LANDSCAPE* ( ) Select to shoot 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) ( ) Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. SPOTLIGHT** ( ) Select to prevent people's faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. Continued , 29 Using the Menu