Sony Handycam DCR-PC9 Operating Instructions Manual page 41

-- Advanced Recording Operations --
Recording a still imageon a tape - TapePhotorecording
You can record a still image. This mode is useful when you want to print a image using
a video printer (optional).
You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode
on a 60-minute tape.
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on
"Memory Stick's (p. 122).
(1) In the standby
mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly tmtil 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 screen is recorded for about 7 seconds. The sound
during those 7 seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed on the screen until the recording is completed.
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Notes
• During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
• When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate.
• The tape photo recording function does not work during following operations:
Fader
- Digital eff_,ct
If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function
When you play back the still image _n other _qui t-m_,nt, the image may fluctuate.
To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the
screen immediately.
To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording
You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO
deeper. The still image is then recorded for about 7 seconds and your camcorder returns
to the standby mode.
To record clear and less fluctuated still images
We recommend that you record on "Memory Stick"s.
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