Advanced Recording Operations; Photo Recording - Sony DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced Recording Operations --
Photo recording
You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to
record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer
(not supplied).
You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP
mode on a 60-minute tape.
Besides the operatio_ndescribed here, your camcorder can record still pictures on
Memory Sticks (p. 85) (DCR-TRV10only).
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture
appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.
The s_l picture in theviewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about
seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
During recording, the still image you are shooting appears in the viewf'mder or .
on the LCD screen.
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Notes
* During photo recording, you c_ot change the mode or
setting.
• During photo recording, you cannot turn your camcorder off or press the PHOTO
button.
• When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may
fluctuate.
The photo recording function does not work:
- while the fader function is set or in use
- while the digital effect function is set or in use
• When (= flashes, the appropriate brightness may not be obtained.
• When you start photo recording, from normal CAMERA recording, the video flash
light (not supplied) does not work ( $ does not appear).
If you record a moving subject with photo recording function
When you play back the still picture on other equipment, the picture may fluctuate.
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