User manual SONY CCD-TR512E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony HandycamR 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. [. . . ] You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function. PASTEL [a] The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. SOLARIZE [c] The light intensity is more clear, and the picture looks like an illustration. Enjoying picture effect Using picture effect function When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode. ⷠWhile using the picture effect function, you cannot select the old movie function with DIGITAL EFFECT (CCD-TR730E only). Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] · Bright subject and dark background · Shooting with the sun behind you If the light source is behind your subject, or in the following situations, the subject will be recorded too dark. ⷠThe subject is indoors and there is a window behind the subject. ⷠBright light sources are included in the scene. ⷠWhen shooting a person wearing white or shiny clothes in front of a white background, the face will be recorded too dark. Shooting in the dark We recommend you to use a video light (not supplied). To get the best colour, you must maintain a sufficient light level. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles. You can also select the language, colour, size and position of titles. The titles are displayed in the language you selected. (4) Turn the control dial to select the colour, size, or position, then press the dial. (5) Turn the control dial to select the desired item , then press the dial. (6) Repeat step 4 and 5 until the title is arranged as desired. (7) Press control dial again to complete the setting. After pressing START/STOP to start recording, start from step 1. When you want to select the language, select before step 2. Then select language and return to step 2. When you want to use the custom title, select in step 2. [. . . ] 8 oz) excluding mains lead Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 21) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6. 5 mm (9/32 inch) otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder. Note on the intelligent accessory shoe ­CCD-TR730E/TR840E only Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. [. . . ]