Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” while recording movies on a tape

PHOTO

Press PHOTO fully during tape recording.

 

60min

REC 0:00:10

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To record still images in standby mode

Press and hold PHOTO lightly. Check the image and press it fully.

zTip

For DCR-HC40:

The image size is set to [640 × 480].

If you want to record a still image in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 31).

bNotes

You cannot record a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” during the following operations:

[16:9 WIDE] mode

Memory overlap

MEMORY MIX function

[INTERVAL REC] (interval recording)

Titles are not recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo.”

Recording with ease

– Easy Handycam

With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 15 to p. 25)

Camera recording lamp EASY POWER switch

PHOTO

REC START/STOP

Recording a movie

During Easy Handycam operation, you can record movies on a tape only. To record movies on a “Memory Stick Duo,” see page 26 (MPEG MOVIE EX).

1 Set the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.

2 Open the LCD panel.

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