Sony DCR-VX1000 - Manual (Page 31)

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Advanced Operations
AUTO LO
C
K
HOLD
Selecting Automatic Mode and Manual
Adjustment
You can select three types of adjustment mode for exposure, shutter speed, white balance, focus, and
recording level.
• Automatic Mode: offers you worry-free operation under most shooting conditions. Normally use
this mode. Set HOLD/AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK.
• PROGRAM AE Mode: offers you three PROGRAM AE modes to fit the shooting situation. Set
HOLD/AUTO LOCK selector to center (auto lock release) position.
• Manual Adjustment: offers you creative recording under various conditions. Set HOLD/AUTO
LOCK selector to center (auto lock release) position.
A: Automatic adjustment
M:Manual adjustment
S: Select
*: You can select automatic or manual to adjust focusing at any mode.
Using Automatic Mode
Set HOLD/AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK. In automatic mode, the camcorder adjusts the
exposure, shutter speed**, white balance, and recording level automatically. The focus can be adjusted
automatically by setting the FOCUS switch to AUTO.
** When the A SHUTTER mode in the menu system (page 20) is set to
ON: 1/60 to 1/250 automatic adjustment
OFF: 1/60 fixed
PROGRAM AE Mode
You can select from three PROGRAM AE modes.
In this mode, you can adjust exposure (p. 38), shutter speed (p. 40),white balance (p. 43), and recording
level (p. 46) manually.
Mode Exposure (iris) Shutter Speed White Balance Focus* Recording Level
Automatic A A A A/M A
PROGRAM AE
Priority to Iris
M A S A/M M
Priority to shutter A M S A/M M
Twilight A A S A/M M
(No indication) A A S A/M M
Manual A M S A/M M