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Recording images with the flash, Recording still images on a Memory Stick in CAMERA mode

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Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in CAMERA mode Recording images with the flash The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. (flash) Advanced Recording Operations Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows: t t AUTO (No indicator) When you set RED EYE R in changes as follows: t t to ON in the menu settings (p. 178), the indicator Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness. Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye. Forced red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye regardless of the surrounding brightness. No flash: The flash does not fire. The amount of flash is automatically adjusted to the appropriate brightness. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 178). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL. Notes • The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet). • Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear. • Auto red-eye reduction ( ) and Forced red-eye reduction ( ) may not produce the desired effect depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-recording flash or other conditions. • The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location. • When recording with the flash, it takes longer to prepare for image capture. This is because your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the flash pops up. • The flash charge lamp flashes while the power for firing is being charged. After charging is completed, the flash charge lamp lights up. • If it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 67) for focusing manually. 49

Section	Page
Main Features	4
Introduction – Basic operations	8
Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape	10
Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick”	12
— Getting Started —	14
Using this manual	14
Checking supplied accessories	16
Step 1 Preparing the power supply	17
Inserting the battery pack	17
Charging the battery pack	18
Connecting to a wall outlet	21
Step 2 Setting the date and time	22
Step 3 Inserting a cassette	25
Step 4 Using the touch panel	27
— Recording – Basics —	29
Recording a picture	29
Shooting a backlit subject – BACK LIGHT	37
Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter	37
Self-timer recording	40
Checking the recording – END SEARCH	41
— Playback – Basics —	42
Playing back a tape	42
To display the screen indicators – Display function	43
Viewing the recording on TV	46
— Advanced Recording Operations —	47
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode	47
Adjusting the white balance manually	52
Using the wide mode	54
Using the fader function	56
Using special effects – Picture effect	58
Using special effects – Digital effect	59
Using the PROGRAM AE	62
Adjusting the exposure manually	65
Using the spot light-metering mode – Flexible Spot Meter	66
Focusing manually	67
Using the spot focus mode – Spot Focus	69
— Advanced Playback Operations —	70
Playing back a tape with picture effects	70
Playing back a tape with digital effects	71
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM	72
Searching for a scene – MULTI-PICTURE SEARCH	74
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH	78
Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH	79
— Editing —	80
Dubbing a tape	80
Recording video or TV programs	83
Superimposing a title	88
Making your own titles	94
The micro Cassette Memory	97
— “Memory Stick” Operations —	100
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction	100
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory photo recording	111
Recording an image from a tape as a still image	121
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX	125
Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording	130
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture	133
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback	136
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback	139
Copying still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape	141
Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM	143
Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW	145
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection	146
Deleting images – DELETE	147
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK	150
— Viewing Images Using your Computer —	151
Viewing images on your computer – Introduction	151
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the i.LINK cable (For Windows users)	153
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)	154
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users)	164
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (For Windows users)	169
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users)	172
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (For Macintosh users)	174
— Using the Network function — (DCR-IP220 only)	175
Accessing the network	175
— Customizing Your Camcorder —	177
Changing the menu settings	177
— Troubleshooting —	186
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble	186
Self-diagnosis display	192
Warning indicators and messages	193
— Additional Information —	195
Usable cassettes	195
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	196
About i.LINK	198
Using your camcorder abroad	200
Maintenance information and precautions	201
Specifications	208
— Quick Reference —	210
Identifying the parts and controls	210

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Advanced Recording Operations

Recording images with the flash

The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change

the flash mode, press

(flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the

LCD screen.

Each press of

(flash) changes the indicator as follows:

AUTO (No indicator)

When you set RED EYE R in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 178), the indicator

changes as follows:

Forced flash:

The flash fires regardless of the surrounding

brightness.

Auto red-eye reduction:

The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye.

Forced red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye

regardless of the surrounding brightness.

No flash:

The flash does not fire.

The amount of flash is automatically adjusted to the appropriate brightness. You can

also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 178). Try

recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL.

Notes

•The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32

feet to 8 1/3 feet).

•Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light

from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.

•Auto red-eye reduction (

) and Forced red-eye reduction (

) may not produce the

desired effect depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, the

subject not looking at the pre-recording flash or other conditions.

•The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright

location.

•When recording with the flash, it takes longer to prepare for image capture. This is

because your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the flash pops up.

•The flash charge lamp flashes while the power for firing is being charged. After

charging is completed, the flash charge lamp lights up.

•If it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in

the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 67) for focusing manually.

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in CAMERA mode

(flash)