User manual SONY HDR-TD10E

[. . . ] Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-TD10E 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-340-11(1) GB Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions 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 "PMB Help" that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" 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. Enjoy Useful Functions 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. [. . . ] At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if it is flowing. Adjusts the white balance manually. Tips When the white balance is set to a lower value, images appear bluish, and when it is set to higher value, images appear reddish. You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial (p. 42). GB Low Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light. Off The Low Lux function is not used. Scene Selection You can record images effectively in various situations. Auto Records images in average image quality without the [Scene Selection] function. Table of Contents On ( ) The Low Lux function is used. Twilight * ( ) Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes. Auto 3D Lens Adjust Automatically corrects the vertical position of the right and left movies to record 3D movies that can be viewed comfortably, without blurring. Aim the camcorder at a subject that produces a scale higher than the mark on the LCD screen, and then touch (p. 25). Notes Twilight Portrait ( ) Enables to take photos of people and background using a flash. Enjoy Useful Functions Sunrise&Sunset* ( ) Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. Use [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] in the following cases. When you feel that the 3D movies do not look the way you want them to When you have not adjusted the 3D lenses for a while When a strong mechanical shock has been applied to the camcorder When using the camcorder in a very hot or cold place Tip If [Could not adjust. ] appears while zooming out, touch [Run Again]. Fireworks* ( ) Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. Landscape* ( ) Shoots distant subjects clearly. This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject. Portrait ( ) Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. Index Spotlight**( ) Prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. GB Beach** ( ) Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. Snow** ( ) Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. * Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away ** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short Tips When you press START/STOP the setting is cleared. The thumbnails of movie recorded using [Black Fader] may be difficult to see on Event View or other screens. Table of Contents Self-Timer Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. Off Cancels the self-timer. only. distance away. Notes Even if you set [Twilight Portrait], the setting changes to [Auto] in movie recording mode. If you set [Scene Selection], [White Balance] setting is canceled. On ( ) Starts the self-timer recording. Enjoy Useful Functions Fader You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. Off Does not use an effect. Tips You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 116). Tele Macro This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. (Tele Macro is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side. ) White Fader ( ) Fades in/out with the white effect. Out In On ( ) Black Fader ( ) Fades in/out with the black effect. [. . . ] The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. Enjoy Useful Functions When you open or close the shoe cover, slide it as indicated by the arrow. When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded. [. . . ]