User manual SONY VAIO VGN-CS108E/W

[. . . ] · Do not attach a label or the like on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo adaptor. · Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment. Notes on use In "Handycam Handbook" (this Handbook) The operations and handling of your camcorder are explained. Refer also to "Operating Guide" (the separate volume). Handling the images recorded on your camcorder on the computer Refer to "PMB Guide" stored on the supplied CD-ROM. Types of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder · For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of 1 GB or larger marked with: ­ PRO Duo")* ­ ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo") * Marked with Mark2 or not, either can be used. ("Memory Stick Using the camcorder · Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Viewfinder LCD screen · See page 24 for the recordable time of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo. " "Memory Stick PRO Duo"/"Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" (This size can be used with your camcorder. ) Battery pack Shoe cover "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder. ) · The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. [. . . ] AE SHIFT WB SHIFT NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT GUIDEFRAME 73 74 69 69 69 70 70 CLOCK/ Items LANG (p. 79) Page CLOCK SET* AREA SET SUMMERTIME LANGUAGE SET* 20 79 79 79 67 MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) GENERAL SET (p. 80) Items Page DEMO MODE REC LAMP CALIBRATION A. SHUT OFF QUICK ON STBY REMOTE CTRL DROP SENSOR CTRL FOR HDMI 80 80 109 80 80 80 81 81 Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. / How to set (HOME MENU) t page 66 (OPTION MENU) t page 82 The default settings are marked with B. * You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. ** The menu name is changed to [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. REC MODE (Recording mode) You can select a recording mode to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 4 levels. HD FH ( ) Records in the highest quality mode (AVC HD 16M (FH)). HD HQ ( ) Records in high quality mode (AVC HD 9M (HQ)). B HD SP ( ) Records in standard quality mode (AVC HD 7M (SP)). HD LP ( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play) (AVC HD 5M (LP)). You can select a recording mode to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 3 levels. SD HQ ( ) Records in high quality mode (SD 9M (HQ)). 68 B SD SP ( ) Records in standard quality mode (SD 6M (SP)). · You can also adjust the setting manually using the CAM CTRL dial (p. 34). SD LP ( ) Increases the recording time (Long Play) (SD 3M (LP)). b Notes · If you record in the LP mode, the quality of movies may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear with block noise when you play back the image. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) Select [ON] to adjust the white balance to the desired setting using / . and the setting value appear on the screen (The default setting is [OFF]). z Tips · When the white balance is set to a lower value, images appear bluish, and when set to a higher value, images appear reddish. · You can also adjust the setting manually using the CAM CTRL dial (p. Refer also to the instruction manual of the display device. b Notes · The images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. · [SUB-T DATE] cannot be set for SD (standard definition) image quality. 70 The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE. 100 The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher. b Notes · Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or above may appear overexposed. Customizing your camcorder z Tips · IRE represents the screen brightness. FLASH MODE You can select the flash setting when you record still images with the built-in flash or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. B AUTO Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light. REMAINING SET B ON Always displays the remaining media indicator. AUTO Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below. ­ When your camcorder recognizes the remaining media capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up ­ When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on while the (Movie) lamp lights up ­ When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU ON ( ) Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness. OFF ( b Notes ) Records without flash. · The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0. 3 to 2. 5 m (1 to 8 feet). · Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. · The /CHG (charge) lamp flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when the battery charge is complete. 71 · If you use the flash in bright places such as when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may not be effective. B ON ( ) Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The detected face image is optimized automatically. Face detection frame REC FLASH LEVEL You can set this function when you use the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Face detection mark Makes the flash level lower. ON[NO FRAMES] ( ) REDEYE REDUC You can set this function when you record still images using the built-in flash or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. [. . . ] 68 MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 MPEG2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 P PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 PASTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 PB zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]