User manual SONY HANDYCAM NEX-VG30H

[. . . ] Click “Handycam” Handbook NEX-VG30/VG30H/VG30E/VG30EH  2012 Sony Corporation 4-440-801-11(1) US Table of Contents Search image Index Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in the Operating Guide and the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” that is the Help of the supplied “PlayMemories Home” software. Table of Contents Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page, and you will jump to the page for that item.  Click here. Search image   You can search for an item by keyword using Adobe Reader. Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on how to use Adobe Reader. [. . . ] SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when Set [ using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. Available settings vary depending on the lens. Active (  Standard ) Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Provides a SteadyShot effect under relatively stable recording conditions. You can select an item for adjustment with the MANUAL button. For details, see page 47. Face Detection You can set the camcorder to detect a face automatically. Furthermore, you can select which faces (children or adults) the camcorder detects with priority. It adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject.  Auto Detects faces without distinction between adults and children. Off ( ) The SteadyShot function is not used. Search image Child Priority ( ) ) SteadyShot You can compensate for camera-shake when a lens compatible with Steadyshot is attached. SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when Set [ using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.  On The SteadyShot function is used. Gives faces of children priority. Adult Priority ( Off ( ) Gives faces of adults priority.  Notes Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of your camcorder.  [Face Detection] may not function properly depending on recording conditions. Set [Face Detection] to [Off] in this case.    Off ( ) The SteadyShot function is not used. Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.  On Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. US  Tips For better face detection performance, shoot the subject(s) under the following conditions:  Shoot in a sufficiently bright place  The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat or mask  The subject(s) faces directly towards the camera If you select a subject which has priority by touching the frame that has appeared around Index 74 the subject’s face, a double-lined frame will appear and that face has priority.  Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Flash You can select the flash setting when shooting photos with a compatible external flash (sold separately).  Auto Flashes automatically when the camcorder judges the lack of light warrants a flash. On ( ) A flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Table of Contents  Notes Turn on the power of a flash (sold separately) attached to use Red Eye Reduction.  Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects. It depends on individual differences and conditions, such as distance to the subject, or if the subject looked away from the pre-strobe.  There are certain flash units that you cannot use with Red Eye Reduction. For the compatibility of a particular flash unit, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.    On ( ) Flashes for every shot, regardless of ambient light. Slow Sync. This setting makes not only the subject brighter, but also the background. Rear Sync. ( ) Flashes just before the exposure ends. [. . . ] 25)  Transmitter  START/STOP button (p. 30)  Zoom buttons  PAUSE button  VISUAL INDEX button (p. 33) Displays an Event Index screen during playback.  Tab WARNING Index Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. [. . . ]