Sony DCR-VX2000E Operating Instructions Manual page 23

Recording a picture
If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder
The ND filter is necessary. Set the ND FILTER
selector to 1 or 2. However, if you change the
position during recording, the brightness of
the picture may change or audio noise may
occur. This is not a malfunction. We
recommend that you check the position of the
ND FILTER selector before shooting. See
"Using the ND filter" on page 65.
Notes
•Fasten the grip strap firmly.
•Do not touch the microphone during
recording.
Note on the recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in SP
(standard play) mode and in LP (long play)
mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In
LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as
in SP mode.
When you record a tape on your camcorder in
LP mode, we recommend playing the tape on
your camcorder.
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 a default setting. We
recommend that you set the LOCK switch to
the left when you record on a mini DV
cassette.
Note on the progressive mode
If you intend to use the images on your PC or
play the images back as still images, we
recommend that you set PROG. SCAN to ON
in the menu settings before shooting (p. 50).
The picture quality may improve in this mode,
but if you shoot a moving subject, the image
may shake when it is played back.
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