Recording Mode
ªFinding the End of Recording
(Blank Search Function)
The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.
1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]
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≥The [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank Search.
≥Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Palmcorder switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.
≥If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the Palmcorder stops at the end of the tape.
To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion
Press the [∫] Button.
ªTo Add a Sound while Recording
With the supplied Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic connected to the [REMOTE] Jack (34), you can add a narration while recording is in progress.
While the [TALK] Button (84) is pressed, the [ ] Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded from [MIC] (80).
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≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the
ªDigital Still Picture
When the [STILL] Button (12) is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.
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≥We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at the position where you wish to record the still picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
ªProgressive Photoshot
When the [æ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works.
You can record still pictures with higher quality by using this function.
≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use.
≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. (To activate the progressive function regardless of the function you use)
≥When you record onto the tape and the card simultaneously, the progressive function is not activated.
Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot)
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Palmcorder.
1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Card Recording
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2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).
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≥The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red.
Selecting the quality of Photoshot images
1Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.
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Maximum number of images recordable on the supplied Card (8MB)
[FINE] (high image quality): approximately 45 pictures
[NORMAL] (normal image quality): approximately 95 pictures
[ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 190 pictures
≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.