Useful Features
Useful Features
Camera Recording
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Using Still Recording
1
Set the camcorder to TAPE-CAMERA
mode.
2
Select the still recording mode and
effect.
3
In Recording Standby mode,
press the STILL button fully.
• A still image of the subject
displays.
4
Press the REC START/
STOP button.
• The still image of the
subject will be recorded.
• In SNAP mode, the
camcorder returns to
Recording Standby
mode after recording a still image for
6 seconds.
To pause recording
Press the REC START/STOP button.
To cancel the still image
In SNAP mode,
press the STILL button fully
while the camcorder is in Recording Standby
mode.
In STILL mode,
press the STILL button fully.
Notes:
• Still Recording can also be used during
recording by pressing the STILL button fully.
• The picture quality in Still Recording function will
be slightly lower than normal pictures.
• You can use PHOTO SHOT without the sound
effect of a camera shutter closing by setting the
SOUND menu item to “OFF” (see page 91).
When it is difficult to record a still image clearly
(e.g. using the high power zoom), hold the
camcorder as shown below and use the STILL
button beside the lens to prevent a shaky
image.
REC START/STOP button
STILL button
REC START/
STOP button
STILL button
