Sony DCR-TRV740 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 57

Frame by frame recording - Frame recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 5. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select FRAME REC in , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The FRAME REC indicator appears. (5) Press START/STOP to start frame recording. Your camcorder makes a recording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby. (6) Move the subject, and repeat step 5. 5 Advanced Recording Operations 4 MENU STBY FRAME REC 3 CAMERA SET SELFT I MER D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC OFF I NT. REC ON RETURN [MENU] : END CAMERA SET SELFT I MER D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC ON I NT. REC RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel the frame recording Perform either of the following: - Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings. - Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA. Note The remaining tape time is not indicated correctly if you use this function continuously. When using the frame recording function The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts. 57