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Recording - Basics Recording a picture Note on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode or in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in in the menu settings (p. 198). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder. 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 and LP modes (p. 198) on the same tape. - When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). During recording Do not touch the built-in microphone. If you leave your camcorder in standby for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery pack and tape wear. To return to standby, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then back to CAMERA. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is not inserted. When you record in the SP and LP modes on the same tape or you record in the LP mode •The transition between scenes may not be smooth. •The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. 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 the default setting. Self-timer recording If you record with the self-timer, your camcorder automatically starts recording on a tape after counting down for about 10 seconds, see page 51 for details. 29

Section	Page
Main Features	4
Table of Contents	6
Quick Start Guide	8
– Recording on tape	8
– Recording on a “Memory Stick”	10
Getting Started	12
Using this manual	12
Checking the supplied accessories	14
Step 1 Preparing the power source	15
Installing the battery pack	15
Charging the battery pack	16
Checking status of the battery pack – Battery Info	19
Using your camcorder on house current	20
Step 2 Adjusting the grip belt	21
Step 3 Setting the date and time	23
Step 4 Using the touch panel	25
Recording – Basics	28
Recording a picture	28
Shooting backlit subjects – Back light function	36
Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter	37
Checking recordings – End search/Edit search/Rec Review	40
Playback – Basics	42
Playing back a tape	42
To display the screen indicators – Display function	43
Viewing a recording on TV	47
Advanced Recording Operations	49
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording standby or tape recording	49
Self-timer recording	51
Adjusting the white balance manually	53
Using the wide mode	55
Using the fader function	57
Using special effects – Picture effect	60
Using special effects – Digital effect	61
Using PROGRAM AE	64
Adjusting the exposure manually	66
Using spot light-metering function – Flexible Spot Meter	67
Focusing manually	68
Using spot focus function – Spot Focus	70
Interval Recording	71
Frame by frame recording – Frame recording	73
Using the viewfinder	74
Advanced Playback Operations	76
Playing back a tape with picture effect	76
Playing back a tape with digital effect	77
Enlarging images recorded on tape – Tape PB ZOOM	78
Quickly locating a scene – Zero set memory	80
Searching for a recording by title – Title search	81
Searching for a recording by date – Date search	82
Editing	84
Dubbing a tape	84
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape)	87
Recording video or TV programs	97
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing	100
Audio dubbing	102
Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory	106
Making your own titles	109
Labeling a cassette with Cassette Memory	110
Erasing all the data in Cassette Memory	111
“Memory Stick” Operations	112
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction	112
Selecting image quality and size	116
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick”– Memory photo recording	120
Recording an image from a tape as a still image	126
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX	128
Interval Photo Recording	132
Recording a moving picture on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording	133
Self-timer recording	135
Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture	137
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”)	139
Changing the recording folder	142
Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback	144
Viewing a moving picture – MPEG MOVIE playback	147
Choosing a playback folder	150
Enlarging a still image recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM	151
Playing back images continuously – Slide show	153
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection	154
Deleting images – DELETE	155
Writing a print mark – Print mark	158
Changing the image size – Resize	159
Viewing Images with your Computer	160
Viewing images with a computer – Introduction	160
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users)	163
Viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users)	173
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users)	181
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users)	184
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Macintosh users)	186
Capturing images from an analog video unit on a computer – Signal convert function	187
Copying images to DVD with VAIO	189
Customizing your Camcorder	191
Changing the menu settings	191
Troubleshooting	201
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble	201
Self-diagnosis display	209
Warning indicators	210
Warning messages	211
Additional Information	213
Usable cassettes	213
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	216
About i.LINK	218
Using your camcorder abroad	220
Maintenance information and precautions	221
Specifications	227
Quick Reference	229
Identifying parts and controls	229

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Recording

–

Basics

Note on recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode or in the LP

(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in

in the menu settings (p. 198). In the LP mode,

you can record

1.5 times

as long as in the SP mode.

When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing

back the tape on your camcorder.

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 and LP modes (p. 198) on the same tape.

–

When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

During recording

Do not touch the built-in microphone.

If you leave your camcorder in standby for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent

battery pack and tape wear. To return to standby, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)

and then back to CAMERA. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically

while the cassette is not inserted.

When you record in the SP and LP modes on the same tape or you record in the LP

mode

•

The transition between scenes may not be smooth.

•

The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly

between scenes.

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 the default setting.

Self-timer recording

If you record with the self-timer, your camcorder automatically starts recording on a

tape after counting down for about 10 seconds, see page 51 for details.

Recording a picture