User manual SONY CCD-V8AF

[. . . ] Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. [. . . ] Note that the picture recorded in 16:9 FULL mode looks compressed on a normal TV. In wide mode, you cannot select the bounce function with FADER (CCD-V8AF/ TRV65/TRV315/TRV615 only). You can select one of six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation, referring to the following. A Soft Portrait mode For zooming in on a still subject in telephoto mode, or for a subject behind an obstacle such as a screen. Creates a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers, and faithfully reproduces skin color. a Sports Lesson mode For recording fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf games. Beach & Ski mode For people or faces in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope. Sunset & Moon mode For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets, fireworks, neon signs, or general night views. Landscape mode For distant subjects such as mountains or when recording a subject behind an obstacle such as a window or screen. In the Spotlight, Sports lesson and Beach & Ski modes, you cannot take close-ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes if recording is carried out under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp. â· If you input 13 characters or more for a LARGE title, the title is automatically reduced into a proper size after the position is set. â· When the title is displayed, LCD BRIGHT and VOLUME indicators do not appear. we recommend to set the POWER switch to VTR/PLAYER or eject the cassette before you begin. (3) Turn the control dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial. (5) Turn the control dial to select the desired character, then press the dial. (7) For finishing the titling work, turn the control dial to select SET, then press the dial. In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to edit, then change the title. If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette is in the camcorder The power goes off automatically. You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen with the picture. Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the best possible picture (ORC). [. . . ] M Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the camcorder. M Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. M Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits. If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. [. . . ]