Sony DSR-PDX10 Operating Instructions - Page 66

Shooting with manual adjustment AUTO LOCK selector Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions. Manually adjusted functions are retained even if you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK. AUTO LOCK [a] Select this position to lock the PROGRAM AE, Shutter speed, White balance, Exposure and Flexible spot meter functions in order to make these function automatically adjusted. We recommend that you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK if you use the video flash light (optional). AUTO LOCK release [b] Select this position for setting the functions manually. HOLD [c] Select AUTO LOCK release [b], and set the functions manually. Select this position [c] to maintain the settings. [b] [a] [c] AUTO LOCK HOLD Using the PROGRAM AE You can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) to suit your specific shooting requirements. Soft portrait This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. Sports lesson This mode minimizes camera-shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf. Beach & ski This mode prevents people's faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope. Sunset & moon This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. Landscape This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains, and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 66