Model 161 Moviecorder
(160-0862)                Scene Menus                 Faxback Doc. # 31681

USING THE SCENE MENUS

In addition to the full auto mode, the Model 161 has scene menus that
automatically set the exposure, white balance, and shutter speed for four
specific types of shooting situations.

1.  Set the power switch to CAMERA.

2.  Press MODE DISPLAY to display the auto/manual indicators.

3.  Press SCENE MENU (button) to select the scene setting that best fits
    the recording situation.

Scene                 Situation                         Camcorder
                                                        Adjustment

SPORT                 To record a                       The shutter's speed
                      fast-moving                       is set to 1/500
                      subject.                          sec. for a clear,
                                                        unblurred picture
                                                        of fast moving
                                                        objects. The white
                                                        balance is set for
                                                        outdoor sunlight.

SNOW * SAND           When the background               The aperture is
                      is too bright.                    adjusted to
                                                        maintain the
                                                        appropriate
                                                        brightness.  The
                                                        white balance
                                                        is set for outdoor
                                                        sunlight.

TWILIGHT              When you want to                  The white balance
                      accurately capture                is fixed to
                      the color of a                    optimize the reds
                      sunset and the                    of the sunset.
                      surrounding twilight.             Light sensitivity
                                                        and contrast are
                                                        reduced to
                                                        reproduce the
                                                        surrounding
                                                        twilight.

PARTY                 When the illumination             Brightness is
                      is from a spotlight or            adjusted to reduce
                      candles.                          overexposure of
                                                        faces.

4.  Press MODE DISPLAY to turn off the auto/manual indicators.

To return to the normal full auto settings, press MODE DISPLAY, and then
press button until SCENE MENU displays.

NOTES:  The selected shooting mode remains in effect even when you turn off
        the auto/manual indicators.

        When you select the SPORT mode, recording under fluorescent lights,
        or mercury or sodium lamps might cause color shifts or fluctuations
        in picture brightness.

        If you select the TWILIGHT mode and the lighting is dim, the
        picture quality might not be satisfactory.

        We recommend you use the SCENE MENU (full auto) setting for outdoor
        parties.


(EB 4/4/96)