Sony Digital8 DCR-TRV520 Operating Instructions Manual page 29

Advanced Recording Operations --
Recording a still image on a tape
-Tape Photo recording
You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to
record an image such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer
(not supplied).
You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode
on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on
"Memory Stick's (p. 72).
(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.
The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(2) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about seven
seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder untill recording
is completed.
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Notes
• During the tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
• The PHOTO button does not work:
- while the digital effect function is set or in use.
- while the fader function is in use.
• When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. Mosaic-pattern noise may
appear on the image.
To use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO in the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately.
When you use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA
recording
You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO
lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds,
and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. During the seven seconds to record,
you cannot shoot another still image.
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