User manual SONY CCD-TRV300E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder. With your Handycam Vision you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. [. . . ] The aperture value is automatically adjusted according to the selected shutter speed to maintain appropriate exposure. This mode is most effective when you shoot the picture with high-speed movement. Note that the shutter speed is indicated as, for example, "100" for 1/100 shutter speed. You can select from the following 16 speeds: 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. For a faster shutter speed, select a larger value indicator. 6 We recommend shooting in sunlight or using a video light (not supplied). When shooting a very bright subject A vertical band (smear) may appear on the screen if the shutter speed is set too high. Subject Shutter speed 1/600 ­ 1/10000 A golf swing or tennis match in fine weather (to view the hit ball clearly in still picture mode, set to 1/1000 to 1/3500) · A landscape shot from a moving car · A moving roller coaster in overcast days · In sunny weather (to avoid an outof-focus picture due to a small aperture) You can record a bright subject in a dark place without ruining the atmosphere. the aperture is automatically adjusted to maintain the appropriate exposure. This mode is effective when you record night views, neon signs or fireworks. When shooting an excessively bright subject Autofocus may not work effectively. The manual mode features an advanced recording technique by controlling the exposure with a combination of adjustments of the aperture value, shutter speed and gain level. When to use manual mode When the background is too bright (backlighting) [a], open the aperture (lower F value). When the subject is bright with dark background [b], close the aperture (higher F value). When the subject moves at high speed [c], set the shutter speed value faster. 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 74 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). [. . . ] 4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD 3. 8 oz) excluding mains lead Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 21) 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. [. . . ]