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Recording Still Images on a Memory Card

You can record still images with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder

( 108) or from devices connected via the

DV terminal or AV terminal ( 109).

PHOTO button

Card access indicator

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❍Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the card access display (<<< or >>>) in the upper right corner of the screen or the card access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result in data damage.

❍When you are using a SD Memory Card, make sure that the protect switch is set to allow recording.

Make sure to insert a memory card with enough remaining capacity.

Recording with the Camcorder

In autofocus mode, the camcorder keeps focusing automatically. Furthermore, this camcorder is equipped with the Focus-Priority mode for even more accurate focus. In

Focus-Priority mode, you can choose between three focusing points ( 106). However, you can turn off the Focus-Priority mode if you wish to put timing ahead of

focusing ( 107).

When the program selector is set to [, the Focus-Priority mode is set to ON (only the center focusing point available).

CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY (VCR)

1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode.

A white focusing frame appears in the center of the screen. The camcorder will focus on the subject in the center of the screen. To change the focusing point, see Selecting a

Focusing Point ( 106).

2. Press the PHOTO button halfway.

• F and focusing frame turn green when focus is adjusted. The beep sounds twice. The picture may appear out of focus for a moment while the camcorder is focusing.

• Exposure is locked.

•Focus can be adjusted manually with the focus ring when the PHOTO button is pressed halfway.

•When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately.

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