Sony DCR-HC38 User Manual
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You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong
contrast between the subject and the
background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage.
Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] or set [EXPOSURE] to
[AUTO].
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Notes
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
You can record pictures effectively in
various situations with the SCENE SEL.
function.
B
AUTO
Select to automatically record pictures
effectively without the [SCENE SEL.]
function.
TWILIGHT* (
)
Select to maintain the darkening
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in
twilight scenes.
SUNRSSUNST* (Sunrise & Sunset)
(
)
Select to maintain the atmosphere of
situations such as sunsets and sunrises.
LANDSCAPE* (
)
Select to shoot 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 (Soft portrait) (
)
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
SPOTLIGHT** (
)
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
SPOT METER
(Flexible spot meter)
DISP GUIDE (Display Guide)*
MENU
SCENE SEL.
AUTO
SPOT METER
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STBY
60min
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