User manual SONY HANDYCAM NEX-F3K/B

[. . . ] You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. About this "Handycam" Handbook The example images used in this "Handycam" Handbook for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different from images and screen indicators that actually appear on your camcorder. The HDR-CX520VE is used for illustrations in this book, unless otherwise mentioned. In this "Handycam" Handbook, the internal memory of your camcorder and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media are called "recording media. " "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are both referred to as "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media in this manual. Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. Index Table of contents Using the "Handycam" Handbook. . [. . . ] 63, see Operating Guide too) before performing [ EMPTY]. You cannot perform [ EMPTY] unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. EMPTY], do not apply While performing [ any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder. 4 5 Table of Contents Touch [EMPTY]. The [ EMPTY] screen appears. Touch [YES] [YES] . Useful Recording Techniques 1 2 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Open the LCD screen to turn on your camcorder. Touch (MENU) [MEDIA FORMAT] (under [MANAGE MEDIA] category) [INT. MEMORY]. The [ FORMAT] screen appears. Notes The actual performing time for [ EMPTY] is as follows; HDR-CX500E/CX500VE/CX505VE: about 3 minutes HANDYCAM NEX-F3K/B/CX520VE: about 6 minutes EMPTY] while If you stop performing [ [Executing. . . ] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [MEDIA FORMAT] or [ EMPTY] when you use the camcorder next time. Index 70 Customizing your camcorder MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) The default settings are marked with . Table of Contents SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations. Steps [SCENE SELECTION] (under (MENU) category) a desired setting AUTO [MANUAL SETTINGS] Automatically records images effectively without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. Maintains the darkening atmosphere of the distant surroundings in twilight scenes. Useful Recording Techniques Enables to take photos of people and background using ) a flash. Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. TWILIGHT* ( ) TWILIGHT PORT. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in. ) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in. ) for telephoto. 7 Tips appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus. The focal distance information (distance at which the subject is focused on; used as a guide if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few seconds in the following cases. (This information will not display correctly if a conversion lens (sold separately) is being used. ) When the focus mode is switched from automatic to manual When you set focus manually You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial (p. 33). Table of Contents 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. Steps (MENU) a desired setting OFF [TELE MACRO] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category) Useful Recording Techniques Cancels TELE MACRO. (TELE MACRO is also canceled when you move the zoom lever to the W side. ) The zoom (p. 29) moves to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and allows recording subjects at a close distance down to about 45 cm (17 3/4 in. ). ON ( ) Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. 75) when it is hard to focus automatically. AE SHIFT You can adjust the exposure manually. Steps (MENU) desired setting OFF ON ( and the adjustment value) [AE SHIFT] (under [MANUAL SETTINGS] category) a Index Adjusts the exposure automatically. Adjusts the exposure manually. Tips You can adjust the automatic exposure level to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is set to [AUTO]. 7 Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or touch light is dim. [. . . ] "Blu-ray Disc" and the logo are trademarks. 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