Sony HDR-TG5E User Manual

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Customizing your camcorder

 MANUAL SETTINGS 

(Items to adjust for scene condition)

The default settings are marked with .

SCENE SELECTION

You can record images effectively in various situations.

Steps

 (MENU) 



 [SCENE SELECTION] (under   [MANUAL SETTINGS] category) 



 a 

desired setting 



 

 



 

 AUTO

Automatically records images effectively 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.

CANDLE ( )

Maintains the dim atmosphere of a candlelit scene.

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.