Scene Menu (Program Ae) - Sharp ViewCam VL-MC500S Operation Manual

Scene Menu
(Program AE)
Available modes:
Tape Camera, Card Camera
You can set the camcorder to a shooting mode
that will create the best results for a specific
situation. Just select one of the six scene
settings shown below. The camcorder will
automatically set the exposure, white balance,
and shutter speed to produce the optimum
picture quality for the selected situation.
Types
SPORT: When you want to record a fast-
moving subject.
DUSK: When you want to faithfully record
the red of the setting sun, and the
surrounding twilight.
SUNLIGHT: When background is very
bright.
PARTY: When the illumination is from a
spotlight or candle.
NIGHT LUMI: When you want to record
fireworks or an illuminated object in the
dark.
SLOW SHUT.: When you want to record an
object in a dim place and make it emerge
brightly.
• The example screens shown are for Tape
Camera mode.
1
In Tape Camera or Card Camera mode,
press the DISPLAY button until the
mode screen appears.
2
Press l or m on the Operation button
to select "SCENE MENU", then press
the centre of the Operation button.
• The AUTO indicator will change to
MANUAL.
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3
Press j or k to select the scene
setting that best fits the recording
situation.
• The selected scene setting displays on
the mode screen.
SCE NE MENU
4
Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the
mode screen.
• The selected scene setting indicator
displays when the on-screen indicators
are turned on.
DUS K
Scene setting indicator
To cancel the scene setting
Press the centre of the Operation button in
step 3 above.
Note:
• Scene settings cannot be used when using
any manual setting except focus. Also not
selectable when e displays.
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