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Tips
• To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next, note the following.
– Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be
– Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be
recorded continuously without a break even when
you turn the power off).
you turn the power off).
– Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on
the same tape.
– Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP
mode.
• See “To record for a longer time on a “Memory
Stick”” (p. 25) for the approximate length of time it
is possible to record on a “Memory Stick” of
different capacities.
is possible to record on a “Memory Stick” of
different capacities.
• The recording time, date, and the camera settings
data (for tape only) are recorded automatically on
the recording media without being displayed on the
screen. You can view this information during
playback by pressing [DATA CODE] on the screen
(p. 51).
the recording media without being displayed on the
screen. You can view this information during
playback by pressing [DATA CODE] on the screen
(p. 51).
Recording for a longer time
To record for a longer time on a tape
In the
(STANDARD SET) menu, select
[
REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 77).
In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times longer
than you can when recording in the SP mode.
A tape recorded in the LP mode should be
played back only on this camcorder.
than you can when recording in the SP mode.
A tape recorded in the LP mode should be
played back only on this camcorder.
To record for a longer time on a
“Memory Stick”
“Memory Stick”
In the
(MEMORY SET) menu, select
[MOVIE SET], [
IMAGE SIZE], then [160 ×
112] (p. 65).
The number of pictures you can record on a
“Memory Stick” varies depending on the image
size and the recording environment.
Refer to the following list for approximate
length of time you can record movies on a
“Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder.
The number of pictures you can record on a
“Memory Stick” varies depending on the image
size and the recording environment.
Refer to the following list for approximate
length of time you can record movies on a
“Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder.
Image size and time
(hour: minute: second)
(hour: minute: second)
Using zoom
When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is
selected, you can choose zoom to
magnification levels greater than 10 times,
and from that point activate the digital zoom
([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 62).
Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but
use it sparingly for best results.
selected, you can choose zoom to
magnification levels greater than 10 times,
and from that point activate the digital zoom
([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 62).
Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but
use it sparingly for best results.
320 × 240
160 × 112
8MB
00:01:20
00:05:20
16MB
(supplied)
(supplied)
00:02:40
00:10:40
32MB
00:05:20
00:21:20
64MB
00:10:40 00:42:40
128MB
00:21:20 01:25:20
256MB
(MSX-256)
(MSX-256)
00:42:40
02:50:40
512MB
(MSX-512)
(MSX-512)
01:25:20
05:41:20
1GB
(MSX-1G)
(MSX-1G)
02:50:40
11:22:40
320 × 240
160 × 112
1 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)*
80 cm (approx. 2 5/8 feet)*
* The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in
that position of the lever.
that position of the lever.
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Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
To record wider range of view
Move the power zoom lever towards W.
The subject appears farther away (Wide
angle).
The subject appears farther away (Wide
angle).
To record closer view
Move the power zoom lever towards T.
The subject appears closer (Telephoto).
The subject appears closer (Telephoto).
Recording in mirror mode
You can turn the LCD panel towards the
subject so that you and your subject can share
the image being recorded. You can also
utilize this function when recording yourself,
to keep the attention of small children
attracted to the camcorder while you record
them.
subject so that you and your subject can share
the image being recorded. You can also
utilize this function when recording yourself,
to keep the attention of small children
attracted to the camcorder while you record
them.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees
towards the subject.
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees
towards the subject.
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
Using the self-timer
With the self-timer, you can start recording
after a delay of about 10 seconds.
after a delay of about 10 seconds.
1
Touch .
2
Touch [SELF-TIMER].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3
Touch [ON], then
.
appears.
4
Press START/STOP.
Extend the viewfinder.
START/STOP
START/STOP
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You will hear a beep sound counting down
for about 10 seconds (The count down
indication begins from 8).
The recording starts.
To stop recording, press START/STOP.
for about 10 seconds (The count down
indication begins from 8).
The recording starts.
To stop recording, press START/STOP.
To cancel the count down
Touch [RESET] or press START/STOP.
To cancel the self-timer
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step
3.
3.
Recording movies fit for breaking
into still images
into still images
– Progressive
recording mode
This feature is useful for movies you intend
to import to your computer to produce still
images.
You can record pictures with less blurring
than recording in the normal mode,
producing pictures suitable for analyzing
high-speed action such as sports. To enjoy as
a movie, it is better to record the picture in the
normal mode, since the image is recorded
only every 1/30 of a second in the progressive
recording mode.
to import to your computer to produce still
images.
You can record pictures with less blurring
than recording in the normal mode,
producing pictures suitable for analyzing
high-speed action such as sports. To enjoy as
a movie, it is better to record the picture in the
normal mode, since the image is recorded
only every 1/30 of a second in the progressive
recording mode.
1
Touch .
2
Touch [PROGRE REC].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch
touch
/
. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select [PROGRES. REC]
from the
from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3
Touch [ON], then
.
appears.
4
Press START/STOP.
Press it again to stop recording.
To cancel the progressive recording
mode
mode
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step
3.
3.
Note on the progressive recording mode
In a normal TV broadcast, the screen is divided into 2
finer fields and these are displayed in turn, every 1/60
of a second. Thus, the actual picture displayed in an
instant covers only half of the apparent picture area. In
progressive recording, the picture is fully displayed
with all the pixels. A picture recorded in this mode
appears clearer, but a moving subject may appear
awkward.
finer fields and these are displayed in turn, every 1/60
of a second. Thus, the actual picture displayed in an
instant covers only half of the apparent picture area. In
progressive recording, the picture is fully displayed
with all the pixels. A picture recorded in this mode
appears clearer, but a moving subject may appear
awkward.
b
Notes
• When recording in the progressive recording mode
under fluorescent light or a light bulb, the screen
may flicker. This is not a malfunction.
may flicker. This is not a malfunction.
• You cannot use the Progressive recording mode
with:
– [16:9 WIDE] mode
– [16:9 WIDE] mode
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Recording still
images
images
– Memory photo recording
You can record still images on a “Memory
Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7
in “Getting started” (p. 12 - p. 22).
Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7
in “Getting started” (p. 12 - p. 22).
1
Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
2
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
3
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp
lights up.
until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp
lights up.
The selected recording folder is displayed.
4
Press and hold PHOTO lightly.
You will hear a light beeping sound when
the focus and brightness settings are
adjusted. Recording does not start at this
point.
the focus and brightness settings are
adjusted. Recording does not start at this
point.
*The number of images that can be recorded
varies depending on the image size setting and
the recording environment.
the recording environment.
5
Press PHOTO fully.
A shutter sound is heard. When bars of
disappears, the image is recorded
on the “Memory Stick.”
To check the most recently recorded
image – Review
image – Review
Touch .
Touch
Touch
again to return to standby.
To delete the image, touch
, then [YES].
To cancel deleting, touch [NO].
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
OPEN
POWER switch
PHOTO
Slide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
switch while pressing
the green button.
The indicator
stops flashing.
stops flashing.
The number of images
that can be recorded.*
that can be recorded.*
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