Useful Features
Playback
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Useful Features
Playback Effects
Available mode:
TAPE-VCR
Use Playback effects to create an interesting
scene transition between a still image and the
following image during playback.

Using Playback Effect

1In TAPE-VCR mode, press the MENU
button until the menu screen appears.
2Pressl or m on the operation button
to select V, then press the SET button.
3Pressl or m to select “PB EFFECT”,
then press the SET button.
4Pressl or m to select “OVERLAP” or
“WIPE”, then press the SET button.
5Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.
6Rewind or fast forward the tape to just
before the position where you want to
use the playback effect, and then begin
playback.
• The still image is replaced with the next
image with the selected playback effect.
To cancel the playback effect
Select“OFF” in step 4 above.
Notes:
•Playback effects will cancel if Multiple Strobe
Playback is used thereafter.
•Playback effects cannot be used with
Playback Zoom or Picture Effect Playback.
•Playback effects will cancel if the power source
is interrupted or the Power switch is set to OFF.
•If you record the still images less than six
seconds or if you record the still images on the
tape from CARD in CARD-VCR mode, the
Playback Effect will not work correctly.
EFFECT
PLAYBACK
PIC.
M
ULTI
FRAME
AUDIO DUB
AUDIO
PB EFFECT
SET
OFF
OVERLAP
W
IPE
M
OTION
RETURN

W

IPE

PB EFFECT

Types of Playback Effects

OVERLAP: A still image fades out as the
next image fades in, replacing the
previous image. The two scenes momen-
tarily dissolve.
WIPE: A still image is replaced with the next
image first appearing in the middle of the
screen and gradually expanding to fill the
screen.
Preparation
Plan the scene transition, and record still
images with the still recording function in TAPE-
CAMERA mode (see pages 35 and 36).
Notes:
•You can use playback effects for a transition
from a still image to a moving image.
•Record images for 6 seconds or longer. An
image recorded for less than 6 seconds may not
dissolve properly.