-- Advanced Recording Operations --
Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording
You can record still images on mini DV tapes with all tile pixels in tile progressive
mode. See page 34 for details. This mode is useful when you print images using a video
printer (not supplied).
Besides tile operation described here, your camcorder carl record still images on a
"Memory Stick" (p. 120).
(1) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a picture freezes. The
CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the image, release PHOTO, select an image again, and then press
and hold PHOTO lightly.
(2) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about
seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until
recording is completed.
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The number of still images recordable on a mini DV cassette
You carl record about 510 images in SP mode and about 765 images in LP mode on a 60
minute cassette,
Notes
• During tape photo recording, you cannot change tile mode or setting.
• The PHOTO button does not work:
While tile fader flmction is set or in use.
While the digital effect fimction is set or in use.
• Do not shake the camcorder during tape photo recording. The recorded image may be
bhrrred.
To do tape photo recording using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO on tile Remote Commander. Your camcorder immediately records an
image on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder.
When you do tape photo recording during normal CAMERA recording
You cannot check an image on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder by pressing PHOTO
lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. Tile still image is then recorded fbr about seven seconds
and your camcorder rettrrns to standby mode.
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