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Tips
You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch
Surround] (
) or [2ch Stereo] (
)
([Audio Mode], p. 84).
You can create a disc, which contains the
movies recorded on your camcorder, on a
computer using the supplied software “PMB.” If
you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system,
you can enjoy realistic sound.
Recording high quality photos
during movie recording (Dual Rec)
You can record photos during movie
recording by pressing PHOTO.
Notes
You cannot use the flash while the camcorder is
set to movie recording mode.
may appear when the capacity of the
recording media is not enough or when you
record photos continuously. You cannot record
photos while
is displayed.
Depending on the [
REC Mode] or
[
Frame Rate] selected,
appears on the
LCD screen and you may not be able to use the
Dual Rec function.
Tips
When the MODE lamp is set to (Movie),
the size of photos becomes [12.3M] (16:9) or
[9.2M] (4:3).
You can record photos during recording
standby in the same way as when the (Photo)
lamp is turned on. However, when the frame
rate is set to [25p], you cannot record photos
while the camcorder is in movie recording
mode.
Recording in dark places
(NightShot)
When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears,
and you can record images even in total
darkness.
Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel the
NightShot function.
Notes
The NightShot function uses infrared light.
Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with
your fingers or other objects.
Make sure to remove the lens hood as it may
prevent the proper operation of the infrared
function (HDR-CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE).
Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).
Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 77) when
it is hard to focus automatically.
Do not use the NightShot function in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
Set [Low Lux] (p. 79) when you record photos
with color images in dim light.
Infrared port
