Sony HDR-CX450 How To Use Manual page 34

Access lamp is lit or flashing
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD monitor is flashing
The LCD monitor of this product can display recording images across the entire monitor
(full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and
left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel
display. It is recommended you record images with [Grid Line] set to [On] using the outer
frame of [Grid Line] as a guide.
Check the subject on the LCD monitor, and then start recording.
If the lens cover does not fully open, only a black screen and sound may be recorded.
If you record, covering the microphone on the bottom of this product, such as by attaching
a tripod, you may not obtain the best audio performance.
Hint
In the default setting, this product records an AVCHD movie and MP4 movie
simultaneously in the movie recording mode. When you do not want to record an MP4
movie, set [Dual Video REC] to [Off].
[21] How to Use
Shooting photos
Shoot photos.
1. Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on.
2. Select [MODE] on the LCD monitor, and then select the photo recording mode.
3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
When the focus is adjusted properly, the AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD
monitor.
Recording Recording movies/photos