Sony NEX-VG20H User Manual

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This item is available in still image 
recording mode only.
 Single-shot (
)
The camcorder focuses and the focus is 
locked when you press PHOTO halfway 
down. Use this when the subject is 
motionless.
Continuous (
)
The camcorder continues to focus while 
PHOTO is pressed and held halfway down. 
Use this when the subject is in motion.
Notes
In movie recording mode, the camcorder 
automatically focuses appropriately to record 
movies.
In [Continuous] mode, the audio signals will 
not sound when the subject is in focus.
SteadyShot
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [
SteadyShot] to [Off] (
) when 
using a tripod (sold separately), then the 
image becomes natural.
Available settings vary depending on the 
lens.
Active (
)
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
 Standard
Provides a SteadyShot effect under relatively 
stable recording conditions.
Off (
)
The SteadyShot function is not used.
SteadyShot
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [
SteadyShot] to [Off] (
) when 
using a tripod (sold separately), then the 
image becomes natural.
 On
The SteadyShot function is used.
Off (
The SteadyShot function is not used.
Auto Back Light
Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for 
backlit subjects automatically. 
 On
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects 
automatically.
Off
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit 
subjects.
MANUAL Button
You can select an item for adjustment with 
the MANUAL button. For details, see page 
Face Detection
You can set the camcorder to detect a 
face automatically. Furthermore, you can 
select which faces (children or adults) the 
camcorder detects with priority.
It adjusts the focus/color/exposure 
automatically for the face of the selected 
subject. Also, it adjusts the image quality 
of face parts more finely, in the case of the 
high definition image quality (HD) movies.
 Auto
Detects faces without distinction between 
adults and children.
Child Priority (
)
Gives faces of children priority.
Adult Priority (
)
Gives faces of adults priority.
Off ( )
Does not detect faces.