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Selecting image quality or size Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ QUALITY] or [ IMAGE SIZE] (p. 72). The number of pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick Duo" varies depending on the quality/size of the image and the recording environment. Refer to the following list for the approximate number of pictures that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted on your camcorder. When the image quality is [FINE] (number of images) The image size of 2016 × 1512 is 1540kB, that of 1600 × 1200 is 960kB and that of 640 × 480 is 150kB. 2016 × 1600 × 640 × 1512 1200 480 8MB 5 8 50 16MB (supplied) 10 16 96 32MB 20 32 190 64MB 40 65 390 128MB 82 130 780 256MB 145 235 1400 (MSX-M256) 512MB 300 480 (MSX-M512) 2850 When the image quality is [STANDARD] (number of images) The image size of 2016 × 1512 is 640kB, that of 1600 × 1200 is 420kB and that of 640 × 480 is 60kB. 2016 × 1600 × 640 × 1512 1200 480 8MB 12 18 120 16MB (supplied) 24 37 240 32MB 48 75 485 2016 × 1600 × 640 × 1512 1200 480 64MB 98 128MB 195 256MB 355 (MSX-M256) 512MB 720 (MSX-M512) 150 300 540 1100 980 1970 3550 7200 Using the flash The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). Your camcorder is set to auto flashing by default, so according to the lighting conditions, the flash may be automatically activated when you press PHOTO. Follow the steps below when you always want to use the flash, or when you do not want to use the flash at all. The available settings vary according to what you selected in [REDEYE REDUC] of [FLASH SET] in the (CAMERA SET) menu (p. 68). (flash) Press (flash) repeatedly to select a setting. ,continued Recording 33 Recording

Section	Page
Read this first	2
Quick Start Guide	10
Recording movies	10
Recording still images	12
Recording/Playing back with ease	14
Getting started	15
Step 1: Checking supplied items	15
Step 2: Charging the battery pack	16
Using an outside power source	19
Step 3: Turning the power on	19
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder	20
Adjusting the LCD panel	20
Adjusting the viewfinder	20
Step 5: Setting the date and time	21
Step 6: Inserting the recording media	22
Inserting a cassette tape	22
Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo”	23
Step 7: Setting the screen language	24
Recording	26
Recording movies	26
Recording for a longer time	28
Using zoom	28
Recording in mirror mode	29
Using the self-timer	29
Recording movies fit for breaking into still images – Progressive recording mode	30
Recording still images – Memory photo recording	31
Selecting image quality or size	33
Using the flash	33
Using the self-timer	34
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” while recording movies on a tape	35
Recording with ease – Easy Handycam	36
Recording a movie	36
Recording a still image	37
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation	38
Adjusting the exposure	38
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects	38
Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter	39
Adjusting the exposure manually	39
Recording in dark places – NightShot, etc.	40
Adjusting the focus	41
Adjusting the focus for an off- center subject – SPOT FOCUS	41
Adjusting the focus manually	42
Recording a picture using various effects	43
Fading in and out of a scene – FADER	43
Using special effects – Digital effect	44
Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX	46
Searching for the starting point	48
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH	48
Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH	48
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review	49
Playback	50
Viewing movies recorded on a tape	50
Playing back in various modes	51
Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect	52
Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick Duo”	53
Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick Duo”	54
Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam	55
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation	56
Various playback functions	57
Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom	57
Displaying the screen indicators	58
Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code	58
Playing the picture on a TV	60
Locating a scene on a tape for playback	61
Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory	61
Searching for a scene using Cassette Memory – Title search	61
Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search	62
Using the Menu	63
Selecting menu items	63
Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/WHITE BAL./16:9 WIDE, etc.	65
Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – BURST/QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.	71
Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu – PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/SMTH INT. REC, etc.	75
Using the (EDIT/ PLAY) menu – TITLE/ TAPE TITLE, etc.	80
Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTI- SOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc.	84
Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/ WORLD TIME, etc.	89
Customizing Personal Menu	90
Dubbing/Editing	93
Connecting to a VCR or TV	93
Dubbing to another tape	94
Recording pictures from a VCR or TV	95
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”	96
Dubbing still images from a “Memory Stick Duo” to a tape	97
Dubbing selected scenes from a tape – Digital program editing	98
Dubbing sound to a recorded tape	105
Deleting recorded pictures	107
Marking recorded images with specific information – Image protection/Print mark	108
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)	110
Troubleshooting	113
Troubleshooting	113
Warning indicators and messages	121
Additional Information	126
Using your camcorder abroad	126
Usable cassette tapes	127
About the “Memory Stick”	128
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	130
About i.LINK	132
Maintenance and precautions	133
Specification	136
Quick Reference	139
Identifying parts and controls	139

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Recording

Selecting image quality or size

Select the

(MEMORY SET) menu,

[STILL SET], then [

QUALITY] or

[

IMAGE SIZE] (p. 72).

The number of pictures you can record on a

“Memory Stick Duo” varies depending on

the quality/size of the image and the

recording environment.

Refer to the following list for the approximate

number of pictures that can be recorded on a

“Memory Stick Duo” formatted on your

camcorder.

When the image quality is [FINE]

(number of images)

The image size of 2016 × 1512 is 1540kB, that

of 1600 × 1200 is 960kB and that of 640 × 480

is 150kB.

When the image quality is [STANDARD]

(number of images)

The image size of 2016 × 1512 is 640kB, that of

1600 × 1200 is 420kB and that of 640 × 480 is

60kB.

Using the flash

The recommended distance to the subject

when using the built-in flash is 0.3 to 2.5 m (1

to 8 feet).

Your camcorder is set to auto flashing by

default, so according to the lighting

conditions, the flash may be automatically

activated when you press PHOTO.

Follow the steps below when you always

want to use the flash, or when you do not

want to use the flash at all.

The available settings vary according to what

you selected in [REDEYE REDUC] of

[FLASH SET] in the

(CAMERA SET)

menu (p. 68).

Press

(flash) repeatedly to select a

setting.

2016 ×

1512

1600 ×

1200

640 ×

480

8MB

16MB (supplied)

32MB

190

64MB

390

128MB

130

780

256MB

(MSX-M256)

145

235

1400

512MB

(MSX-M512)

300

480

2850

2016 ×

1512

1600 ×

1200

640 ×

480

8MB

120

16MB (supplied)

240

32MB

485

64MB

150

980

128MB

195

300

1970

256MB

(MSX-M256)

355

540

3550

512MB

(MSX-M512)

720

1100

7200

2016 ×

1512

1600 ×

1200

640 ×

480

(flash)

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