Sony Handycam DCR-PC105 Operating Instructions Manual page 29

Recording a picture
Note on recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode or in the LP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in in the menu settings (p. 198). In the LP mode,
you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.
When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing
back the tape on your camcorder.
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check the following:
– Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes (p. 198) on the same tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
During recording
Do not touch the built-in microphone.
If you leave your camcorder in standby for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery pack and tape wear. To return to standby, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
and then back to CAMERA. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically
while the cassette is not inserted.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on the same tape or you record in the LP
mode
•The transition between scenes may not be smooth.
•The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.
Note on the LOCK switch
When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to
MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the right as the default setting.
Self-timer recording
If you record with the self-timer, your camcorder automatically starts recording on a
tape after counting down for about 10 seconds, see page 51 for details.
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