Recording A Still Image On A "Memory Stick Duo" While Recording Movies On A Tape; Recording With Ease - Easy Handycam; Recording A Movie - Sony DCR-HC30/HC40 Operation Manual

Recording a still image on a
"Memory Stick Duo" while
recording movies on a tape
Press PHOTO fully during tape recording.
60min REC 0:00:10
To record still images in standby mode
Press and hold PHOTO lightly. Check the
image and press it fully.
z Tip
• For DCR-HC40:
The image size is set to [640 × 480].
If you want to record a still image in a different size,
use the Memory photo recording function (p. 31).
b Notes
• You cannot record a still image on a "Memory Stick
Duo" during the following operations:
– [16:9 WIDE] mode
– Memory overlap
– MEMORY MIX function
– [INTERVAL REC] (interval recording)
• Titles are not recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo."
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Recording
PHOTO
Recording is
complete when the
scrolling stops.
P-MENU
Recording with ease
– Easy Handycam
With this Easy Handycam operation, most of
the camera settings are set to automatic
mode, only basic functions become available,
and screen font size increases for easy
viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy
recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to
7 in "Getting started" (p. 15 to p. 25)
Camera recording lamp
REC START/STOP

Recording a movie

During Easy Handycam operation, you can
record movies on a tape only. To record
movies on a "Memory Stick Duo," see
page 26 (MPEG MOVIE EX).
1
Set the LENS COVER switch to
OPEN.
2
Open the LCD panel.
POWER switch
EASY
PHOTO