Sony DCR-HC20 Recording for a longer time, Using zoom, Recording in mirror mode, To record for a longer time

ETape photo recording/Time code or tape counter (hour: minute: second)

FRecording capacity of the tape (p. 55)

GFunction button

bNotes

•Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).

•In the default setting, when you do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to prevent battery loss ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 60). To restart recording, slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA lamp lights up, and then press REC START/STOP.

zTips

•To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last recorded scene to the next, note the following.

–Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be recorded continuously without a break even when you turn the power off.)

–Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on the same tape.

–Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP mode.

•The recording time, date, and the camera settings data are recorded automatically on the tape without being displayed on the screen. You can view this information during playback if you set [DATA CODE] on the screen (p. 37).

Recording for a longer time

To record for a longer time

In the (TAPE SET) menu, select [REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 55).

In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times longer than you can when recording in the SP mode. A tape recorded in the LP mode should be played back only on this camcorder.

Using zoom

You can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 10 times, and from that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47).

Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sparingly for best results.

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

To record wider range of view

Move the power zoom lever towards W. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle).

To record closer view

Move the power zoom lever towards T. The subject appears closer (Telephoto).

Recording in mirror mode

You can turn the LCD panel towards the subject so that you and your subject can share the image being recorded. You can also utilize this function when recording yourself, to keep the attention of small children attracted to the camcorder while you record them.

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