Sony DCR-TRV260 Camera Operations Guide - Page 23

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Recording for a longer time To record for a longer time In the (TAPE SET) menu, select [REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 54). In the LP mode, you can record longer than when recording in the SP mode (2 times longer for TRV128/228/328/428, 1.5 times longer for TRV260/265). A tape recorded in the LP mode should be played back only on this camcorder. Using zoom Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. To record wider range of view Move the power zoom lever towards W. The subject appears farther away (Wide angle). To record closer view Move the power zoom lever towards T. The subject appears closer (Telephoto). Using the built-in light When the CAMERA mode is selected, you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 20 times, and from that point activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47). Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but use it sparingly for best results. You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m (5 feet). Built-in light Recording 1 cm (approx. 80 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in that position of the lever. LIGHT Press LIGHT repeatedly to select a setting. The settings are displayed cyclically in the following order. No indicator displayed: Always records without using the built-in light. m : Automatically turns on and off according to the ambient brightness. m : Always turns on. To turn off the built-in light Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator appears on the screen. ,continued Recording 23

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Recording
Recording
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Recording for a longer time
To record for a longer time
In the
(TAPE SET) menu, select [REC
MODE], then [LP] (p. 54).
In the LP mode, you can record longer than
when recording in the SP mode (2 times longer
for
TRV128/228/328/428
,
1.5 times
longer for
TRV260/265).
A tape recorded in the LP mode should be
played back only on this camcorder.
Using zoom
When the CAMERA mode is selected, you
can choose zoom to magnification levels
greater than 20 times, and from that point
activate the digital zoom ([D ZOOM], p. 47).
Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but
use it sparingly for best results.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
To record wider range of view
Move the power zoom lever towards W.
The subject appears farther away (Wide
angle).
To record closer view
Move the power zoom lever towards T.
The subject appears closer (Telephoto).
Using the built-in light
You can use the built-in light to suit your
shooting situation. The recommended
distance between the subject and camcorder
is about 1.5 m (5 feet).
Press LIGHT repeatedly to select a setting.
The settings are displayed cyclically in the
following order.
No indicator displayed: Always records
without using the built-in light.
m
: Automatically turns on and off
according to the ambient brightness.
m
: Always turns on.
To turn off the built-in light
Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator
appears on the screen.
* The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in
that position of the lever.
1 cm (approx.
1/2 inch)
*
80 cm (approx.
2 5/8 feet)
*
LIGHT
Built-in light
,
continued