Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam camcorder. With your Handycam you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. [. . . ] When a dark scene is shot overexposed [d], lower the gain. Note on recording in manual mode We recommend that you adjust the focus and white balance manually. In manual mode, you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain independently. Use the graph on page 69 for your reference to set a value of each item. To adjust the aperture You can select the aperture from the following 16 values: F1. To adjust the shutter speed You can select the shutter speed from the following 20 speeds: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/75, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000. to increase the shutter speed , select a smaller setting (large value indicator in the viewfinder). To adjust the gain You can select the gain from the following 8 levels: 3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB, +12 dB, +15 dB, +18 dB. To increase the gain to brighten the picture, select a higher level. If you adjusted the aperture manually prior to adjusting the gain, the gain level is set according to the aperture setting. The IRIS, SHUTTER SPEED, GAIN, WHT BAL buttons and the control dial do not work in these manual settings. Press the button of the item you want to return to automatic adjustment mode so that the indicator disappears in the viewfinder. to return all the items to automatic mode , set AUTO LOCK/ HOLD to AUTO LOCK. Note on gain level When you select a gain level that is too high, the picture may be distorted. If you want to record a dark picture brightly, or represent the movement of the subject lively, set the shutter speed to 1/25, 1/12, 1/6 or 1/3 (Slow shutter). When recording with slow shutter function You cannot use following functions. When you shoot in manual adjustment mode, we recommend you to keep the exposure fixed to make a clear picture. This section shows you what the exposure is and how to adjust each item with the exposure fixed. Total EV = EV from aperture control + EV from shutter speed control + EV from gain control The total exposure value can be varied or maintained at a constant level by controlling the aperture, gain and shutter speed. Use the following graph to select the setting. [a] Vertical axis: Aperture value (F value) [b] Horizontal axis: Shutter speed (per second) [c] Diagonal axis: Gain level (dB) When the aperture value is F11, the shutter speed is 1/50, and the gain level is 0 dB, adjust the aperture value manually to F5. If you change the aperture value from F11 to F5. [. . . ] ) 900 g (1 lb 15 oz) excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette, lens cap and shoulder strap 1 kg (2 lb 3 oz) including the battery pack NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025, cassette, lens cap and shoulder strap Microphone Stereo type Supplied accessories See page 6. 8 oz) excluding mains lead Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 18) Make sure that the length of the tripod screm is less than 6. 5 mm (9/32 inch) otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder. [. . . ]
