— Advanced Recording Operations —

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

You can record an still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to print a image using a video printer (optional).

You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape.

Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 114).

(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.

To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(2) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still image on the screen is recorded for about 7 seconds. The sound during those 7 seconds is also recorded.

The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.

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CAPTURE

 

 

PHOTO

2

•••••••

 

 

PHOTO

Notes

•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

•When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate. •You cannot use PHOTO during following operations:

–Fader

–Digital effect

If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function

When you play back the still image on other equipment, the image may fluctuate.

To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the screen immediately.

To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording

You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about 7 seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode.

To record clear and less fluctuated still images

We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s.

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