Sony HXR-MC2000U User Manual

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 MANUAL 
SETTINGS  
(Items to adjust for scene 
condition)
See “Using menus” (p. 72) 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.
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
If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE 
BAL.] setting is canceled.
WHITE BAL. (White balance)
You can adjust the color balance to the 
brightness of the recording environment.
 AUTO
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
OUTDOOR ( )
The white balance is appropriately adjusted 
for the following recording conditions:
  Outdoors
  Night views, neon signs and fireworks
  Sunrise or sunset
  Under daylight fluorescent lamps