Sony DCR-PC115E Operating Instructions Manual page 30

Recording a picture
Notes
•Fasten the grip strap firmly.
•Do not touch the built-in microphone during
recording.
Note on Recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP
(standard play) mode and in the LP (long play)
mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings
(p. 132). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times
as long as in the SP mode.
When you record a tape in the LP mode on your
camcorder, 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. LOCK switch is set to the right as a
default setting.
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded
and the next scene is smooth as long as you do
not eject the cassette even if you turn off your
camcorder.
However, check the following:
– Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones
in the LP mode on one tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
– When you use a tape with cassette memory,
however, you can make the transition smooth
even after ejecting the cassette if you use the
END SEARCH function (p. 42).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby
mode for five minutes while the cassette is
inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is
to save battery power and to prevent battery and
tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and to CAMERA
again. However, your camcorder does not turn
off automatically while the cassette is not
inserted.
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