•If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 
143), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display. Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial.
•If you are using manual focus ( 
79), the F mark starts as a continous green mark. Focus with the selector dial.
2.Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.
•The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to the tape for approximately 6 seconds*. During this time the camcorder also records the sound, and the display shows the still picture.
•A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the picture. F disappears from the display.
•The camcorder returns to record pause mode.
Notes:
•The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximately 6 seconds*. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF during that time, the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete.
•The wireless controller’s PHOTO button has no
•Only take “photos” where it is bright enough to see the image in the display.
* MV550i 8 seconds in 
SP or 
LP recording mode.
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