Sony HDR-XR550V - Manual (Page 71)

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MANUAL
SETTINGS
(Items to adjust for scene
condition)
See “Using menus” (p. 66) on the operation.
The default settings are marked with .
SCENE SELECTION
You can record images effectively in various
situations.
 AUTO
Records images in average image quality
without the [SCENE SELECTION] function.
TWILIGHT* ( )
Maintains the darkening
atmosphere of the distant
surroundings in twilight
scenes.
TWILIGHT PORT. ( )
Enables to take photos of
people and background
using a flash.
SUNRISE&SUNSET* ( )
Reproduces the atmosphere
of scenes such as sunsets or
sunrises.
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 (Soft portrait)
( )
Brings out the subject such
as people or flowers while
creating a soft background.
SPOTLIGHT**( )
Prevents people’s faces from
appearing excessively white
when subjects are lit by
strong light.
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
only.
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
Notes
Even if you set [TWILIGHT PORT.], the setting
changes to [AUTO] in movie recording mode.
If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE
BAL.] setting is canceled.
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.
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