Sony DCR-HC85 - Manual (Page 66)

Using the Menu 66
b Note
• You cannot use the white balance together with the NightShot plus, or Super NightShot
plus function.
• The setting returns to [AUTO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder
for more than 5 minutes.
z Tip
• For better color balance adjustment when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [AUTO], aim your
camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch
to CAMERA-TAPE when:
– You remove the battery pack for replacement.
– You bring your camcorder outdoors from inside the house while using fixed exposure, or
bring your camcorder in from outside.
• Redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure when:
– You changed the [PROGRAM AE] settings when [WHITE BAL.] is set to [ONE PUSH].
– You brought your camcorder outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa.
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white fluorescent
lamps.
SHARPNESS
For DCR-HC85:
You can adjust the sharpness of the image outline with
/ . appears
when the sharpness is anything other than the default setting.
AUTO SHUTTER
SPOT FOCUS
See page 40 for details.
EXP.FOCUS
For DCR-HC85:
When you are recording pictures on a “Memory Stick Duo” while focusing
manually, you can see if the focus is correctly adjusted by magnifying the center
of the picture to twice its original size (p. 41).
G ON Select to automatically activate the electronic shutter to adjust the
shutter speed when recording in bright conditions.
OFF Select when recording without using the electronic shutter.
G OFF Select to deactivate expanded focus.
ON Select to activate expanded focus.
Soften Sharpen