User manual SONY CCD-V5

[. . . ] Your Handycam 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] [b] Too much brightness behind the subject [c] Horizontal stripes [d] Subjects through frosted glass Subjects beyond nets, etc. Bright subject or subject reflecting the light Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (2) Move the power zoom lever to the "T" side until the lever reaches the end. Be sure to not touch the built-in microphone when you turn the focus ring. Shooting in relatively dark places Shoot at wide-angle after focusing in the telephoto position. When you want to switch to autofocus momentarily while recording in manual focus mode, press PUSH AUTO down. Use this function when shooting through a window or a screen, to focus on a more distant subject. note on manual focusing The f indicator will change to the followings: : When recording an infinitely distant subject. You can select from three PROGRAM AE modes to fit the shooting situation. Press PROGRAM AE, then select the desired mode by turning the control dial. Each time you turn the dial, the indicator in the viewfinder changes: AE A (Aperture Priority) ~ AE S (Shutter Priority) ~ Å (Twilight). Note on recording in manual mode We recommend that you adjust the focus and white balance manually. In manual mode, you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain independently. Use the graph on page 58 for your reference to set a value of each item. To adjust the aperture You can select the aperture from the following 16 values: F1. To adjust the shutter speed You can select the shutter speed from the following 20 (CCD-V5), or 16 (CCDTR2300) speeds: -- CCD-V5: 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000. To adjust the gain You can select the gain from the following 8 levels: ­3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB, +12 dB, +15 dB, +18 dB. If you adjusted the aperture manually prior to adjusting the gain, the gain level is set according to the aperture setting. The IRIS, SHUTTER SPEED, GAIN, WHT BAL buttons and the control dial do not work in these manual settings. Press repeatedly the button of the item you want to return to automatic adjustment mode until the indicator disappears in the viewfinder. to return all the items to automatic mode , set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to AUTO LOCK. Note on gain level When you select a gain level that is too high, the picture may be distorted. [. . . ] 76) The tape does not move when a tape · M Rewind the tape or use a new one. The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 1 or 2 in the menu system. A vertical band appears when a subject such as lights or a candle flame is shot against a dark background. AUTO LOCK/HOLD is set to the center position and a white balance indicator appears in the viewfinder. [. . . ]