•While using the back light function, you cannot select [SKINTONE]. And when you use the back light function with [PICT.EFFECT] set to [SKINTONE], the [SKINTONE] setting will be cancelled.

•You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. The playback pictures edited with

picture effects are output via the DV Interface (i.LINK) or (USB) jack without effect control.

•You can save pictures edited using special effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 66) or record them on another tape (p. 64).

FRAME REC (Frame recording)

You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately frame recording and then moving the subject a little. Operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake.

Touch [ON] ( ) . Press REC START/STOP.

A picture (approximately 6 frames) is recorded, and your camcorder enters the standby mode.

Move the subject and repeat step .

•The remaining tape time will not be indicated correctly.

•The last scene will be longer than other scenes.

SMTH INT.REC (Smooth interval tape recording)

Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of the picture at a selected interval and keep them in memory until it has stored several frames. This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the changes of daylight. These pictures appear smooth when played back. Connect your camcorder to the wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation.

[a]: Recording

[b]: Interval

Touch / to select a desired interval time (1 to 120 seconds).

Touch [REC START].

Recording starts and changes to red.

To interrupt, touch [REC STOP] in step . To resume, touch [REC START].

To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END].

•When your camcorder has shot several frames, it records them on the tape, after performing the END SEARCH function depending on the interval length.

•Do not turn off the power or disconnect the power source while a message is displayed on the screen.

•The camcorder will shoot several frames for the first and last shots of the Smooth interval recording.

•Smooth interval recording is released when approximately 12 hours have elapsed after shooting has begun.

•Sounds are not recorded.

•The last few frames may not be recorded if the battery or tape has run out.

•There may be discrepancies in the interval.

•If you adjust the focus manually, you can record clear pictures even if the light changes ([FOCUS], p. 42).

•You can silence the recording beep by setting of [BEEP] (p.57).

INT.REC-STL(Interval photo recording)

You can record still images on the “Memory Stick Duo” at a selected interval. This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the changes in daylight, etc.

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