Recording a picture

While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:

–Exposure

–PROGRAM AE

–Fader

–Digital effect

–Memory mode (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m).

Self-timer recording

You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself.

(1) Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press START/STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

START/STOP

SELFTIMER

To stop the self-timer before recording

Press START/STOP again.

Use the Remote Commander for convenience.

To record still pictures on tapes using the self-timer

Press PHOTO in step 2 (p. 31).

To record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s

Press SELFTIMER, then press PHOTO in MEMORY mode (p. 104).

To cancel self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the indicator disappears from on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder while your camcorder is in the standby mode.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

–Self-timer recording is finished.

–The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

Basics – Recording

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