When fading in [a, When fading out [b, To cancel the fade-in/out function – Sony CCD-TR500 User Manual
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Fade-in and Fade-out
Selecting Automatic or Manual Adjustment Modes
You can fade in or fade out to give your recording a professional appearance. When fading in, the picture will
gradually appear from black or mosaic. The sound will also gradually increase. When fading out. the picture
will gradually fade to black or mosaic The sound will also decrease.
When Fading In [a]
(1) During the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER. The FADER indicator starts flashing.
(2) Press START/STOP to start recording. The FADER indicator stops flashing.
When Fading out [b]
(1) During recording, press FADER. The FADER indicator starts flashing, (2) Press START/STOP to stop
recording. The FADER indicator stops flashing.
To Cancel the Fade-in/out Function
Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER once or twice until you have neither the FADER nor M.FADER
indicator in the viewfinder.
When the date/time or age indicator Is displayed
The date/time or age does not fade in nor fade out.
The camcorder’s automatic functions otter you worry-free operation under most shootir^g conditions. But in
some circumstances, manual adjustment is better for creative recording.
Automatic Adfustment Mode
Close the AUTO LOCK cover. In AUTO LOCK mode, the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure
automatically. It also sets the shutter speed to 1/100 when STEADY SHOT is set to ON and 1/60 when it is
set to OFF.
Manual Adjuatmant Mode
Open the AUTO LOCK cover until it clicks. In manual mode, you can adjust the focus and the exposure
manually, and select from three PROGRAM AE modes to fit the shooting situation.
Even if in manual mode, the settings you didn't adjust manualy remain the same as when in automatic
adjustment mode.
About the previous settings
Manual settings are saved in the following case:
• When you resume automatic mode after you make manual adjustments and then select manual mode
again.
• When you set the POWER switch to OFF
However, manual settings are cancelled if more than 5 minutes pass after you have detached the battery.
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