— 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).

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

Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on Memory Sticks (p. 85) (DCR-TRV10 only).

(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 still image you are shooting appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

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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.

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

•The photo recording function does not work:

–while the fader function is set or in use

–while the digital effect function is set or in use

•When flashes, the appropriate brightness may not be obtained.

•When you start photo recording, from normal CAMERA recording, the video flash light (not supplied) does not work ( does not appear).

If you record a moving subject with photo recording function

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

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