Advanced Features Playback
Playback Effects
Playback effects can be used to create an interesting scene transition between a still image and the following image during play- back.
Type of Playback Effects
OVERLAP: A still image fades out as the next image fades in, replacing the previous image. The two scenes momentarily dissolve.
Using Playback Effect
1 In VCR mode, press the MENU/ DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.
2 Select V, then press r on the Operation button. Select “PB EFFECT” (1), then press r (2).
P L A Y BA C K SE T
A UD I O DUB
A UD I O
P I C . E F F E C T
PB E F F E C T O F F
OV E RL AP
W I PE
Advanced Features
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 (see page 35).
Notes:
•Playback effects can also be used to provide 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.
3 Press d or y to select “OVERLAP” or “WIPE”, then presse.
PB E F F E C T WI PE
4 Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.
5 Rewind 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 3 above.
Notes:
•Scene transition does not occur if Playback Zoom or Picture Effect Playback is used thereafter.
•Playback effects will be canceled if the power source is interrupted.
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