Sony CCD-TR500 - Manual (Page 17)

Using the PROGRAM AE Function Changing the Mode Settings
You can select Irom Ihree PROGRAM AE {Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation. When you
use PROGRAM AE, you can get a Portrait effect (the subject is in focus and the background is out of focus) or
capture high-speed action with Sports mode or High-Speed Shutter mode.
Selecting the Best Mode
Select the best mode by using the following examples.
MJ Portrait mode
• A Still subject such as a person or flower
• Subject behind an obstacle such as a net
• Zooming in on a subject in telephoto
Sports mode
Outdoor sports scenes such as football, tennis, golf or skiing
• A landscape in a moving car
High-speed shutter mode
• A golf swing or a tennis match in fine weather with the ball captured clearly
• Playing back certain scenes with high-speed movements in clear, sharp picture
Using the PROGRAM AE Function
(1) Open the AUTO LOCK cover until it clicks, (2) Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly so that the desired mode
indicator appears inside the viewfinder.
Note on shutter speed
The shutter speed in each PROGRAM AE mode is as lol'ows:
Portrait mode - between 1/60 to 1/2000
Sports mode - between 1/60 to 1/500
22 High-speed shutter mode - 1/4000
You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions.
(1) Turn the viewfinder up. (2) Press MENU to display the menu in the viewfinder. (3) Press ITEM to move the
cursor ► and select the desired item. (4) Press SET to move the cursor • (or O) and set the desired mode.
It you want to change the other modes, repeat steps 3 and 4. (5) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
2 n VTR mode n CAMERA mode
MENU MENU
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About the previous mode settings
When you detach the battery:
• The AREA and D.S.T. mode settings are retained (displayed with cursor O).
• The other mode settings are saved for 5 minutes (displayed with cursor •).
However, these settings are cancelled if the lithium battery is exhausted.
Selecting the Mode Setting of lEach item
AREA
You cannot select this item before setting the date and time • Select the area name of the time zone where you will use the camcorder when you use the world clock
(p.35).
D.S.T.
You cannot select this item before setting the date and time (p.11).
• Select ON to set the clock to Daylight Savings Time.
• Select OFF to set to standard ttme.
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