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Snapshot
This interesting feature lets you record two types of
digital still images that look like photographs onto a tape,
as well as keeping them in the camcorder’s built-in
memory. It is a great way to spice up footage of events
such as parties, weddings and graduations.

SELECT SNAPSHOT MODE

1
Turn the Select Dial to any position except AUTO
LOCK, then press the MODE Button to switch from
one mode to the other as shown in the illustration to
the left.
•When the Select Dial is set to AUTO LOCK, it is
not possible to select the Snapshot Mode. Only the
Full image (no display) is available. Go to step 2.

TAKE SNAPSHOT

2
Press the SNAPSHOT Button.
•A still image is recorded onto the tape and into the
camcorder’s built-in memory.
•
There are two Picture Modes you can choose from
when storing in the camcorder’s memory: FINE and
STANDARD. The maximum number of shots you
can take varies according to the selected setting.
The selected Picture Mode and remaining number
of shots are displayed on the screen. The factory-
preset is FINE. If you want to change the setting,
perform “Picture Mode Setting” (
Z
pg. 45).

FINE

Allows you to shoot up to approx. 22 still images.

STD (Standard)

Allows you to shoot up to approx. 44 still images.

If you press during recording . . .

.... first there is a momentary camera shutter-type
blackout together with the sound effect of a
shutter closing, then a still image appears. The
next image starts in the centre of a black screen
and wipes in toward the corners. The screen
changes as shown in the illustrations 1 to 5 to
the left and the screens 1 to 5 are recorded
onto the tape in the selected mode. Only the
still image 3 is stored in the built-in memory in
the selected mode, then the camcorder resumes
normal recording.

If you press during Record-Standby mode . . .

.... first there is a momentary camera shutter-type
blackout together with the sound effect of a
shutter closing, then a still image appears. The
scene you are currently aimed at starts in the
centre of a black screen and wipes in toward the
corners. The screen changes as shown in the
illustrations 1 to 5 to the left. The screens 1
to 3 are recorded onto the tape in the selected
mode. Only the still image 3 is stored in the
built-in memory in the selected mode, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
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MODE
SNAPSHOT
Viewfinder
No display (Full)
P (Pin-Up)
SNAPSHOT
Viewfinder
(ex. Pin-Up)
VIDEO RECORDING
Basic Features (cont.)