Record mode
Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape
You can record still pictures while recording image onto a tape.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Press the Photoshot button [ 
] while recording image onto a tape.
≥For the number of still pictures that can be recorded on a card, refer to
≥When recording pictures onto a card, the recording start/stop button is disabled.
≥You can select the picture quality for still pictures to be recorded.
≥In order to record higher quality still pictures, you must use the card recording mode.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder.
Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot)
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1Press the Photoshot button [
].
ªTo record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding the Camcorder by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod.
≥For the number of still pictures that can be recorded on a card, refer to
≥Moving pictures and sound cannot be recorded onto a card.
≥While data is being recorded on a card, do not operate the mode dial.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the card.
≥Another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder.
≥If you set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [ 
], mosaic- pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content.
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