— Advanced Recording Operations —

Photo recording

You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied).

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

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

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

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded. During recording, the image you are shooting appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

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CAPTURE

 

PHOTO

 

 

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Notes

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

•During photo recording, you cannot turn your camcorder off or press the PHOTO button.

•The PHOTO button does not work:

–while the digital effect function is set or in use.

–while the fader function is in use.

•When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may fluctuate.

To use the photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO in the Remote Commander. Your camcorder record a picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately.

To use the photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording

Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.

Operations Recording Advanced

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