Recording

To cancel the MagicPix function

Select [ ] again.

≥The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the MagicPix function is canceled.

≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while.

Self-timer recording

This is for recording shots of yourself as well.

[HDD] [SD]

You can record still pictures using the timer.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

1/2NEXT

2 Move the joystick left to select [Ø].

1/2NEXT

3 Press the Photoshot button [].

After the [Ø] display flashes for approx.

10 seconds, a still picture will be recorded.

≥After recording, the self-timer is canceled.

≥If you press the Photoshot button [] halfway and then fully in auto focus mode, the subject

is focused when the button is pressed halfway. (SDR-H200)

≥When you press the Photoshot button [ ] fully in auto focus mode, the subject is focused just before recording. (SDR-H200)

To stop the timer midway through

Press the MENU button. (The self-timer setting is canceled.)

≥If you turn off the power, the self-timer standby mode is canceled.

≥Depending on the time taken to bring the subject into focus, the recording may take longer than the set time before the picture is taken.

Recording guideline function

Checking if the image is level.

[HDD] [SD]

You can check if the image is level while recording by using the lines displayed on the screen.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [ON] and press the joystick.

MENU

To cancel the Recording guideline function

Press the MENU button, then select [BASIC] # [GUIDE LINES] # [OFF] and press the joystick.

≥The guidelines do not appear on the images actually recorded.

≥The guidelines are not displayed while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself.

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SDR-H200, SDR-H18, SDR-H20 specifications

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