Sony DCR-SR46BDL - Manual (Page 57)

Customizing your camcorder
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MOVIE SETTINGS
(Items for recording movies)
Touch , then .
If the item is not on the screen, touch /
to change the page.
How to set
(HOME) menu  page 55
(OPTION) menu  page 69
The default settings are marked with .
REC MODE
You can select a recording mode to record
a movie with the image quality from 3
levels.
HQ
Records in high quality mode.
(9M (HQ))
 SP
Records in standard quality mode.
(6M (SP))
LP
Increases the recording time (Long Play).
(3M (LP))
Recordable time on hard disk (approx.)
DCR-SR45: (min .)
Recording mode Recordable time
HQ 430
SP 640
LP 1240
DCR-SR46/SR65: (min.)
Recording mode Recordable time
HQ 580
SP 870
LP 1660
DCR-SR85: (min.)
Recording mode Recordable time
HQ 880
SP 1310
LP 2510
Recordable time on “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
(approx.)
(min.)
HQ SP LP
512M 6 (5) 9 (5) 15 (10)
1G 10 (10) 20 (10) 35 (25)
2G 25 (25) 40 (25) 80 (50)
4G 55 (50) 80 (50) 160 (105)
8G 115 (100) 170 (100) 325 (215)
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The time in ( ) is the minimum recording time.
Notes
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When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” made
by Sony Corporation. The recordable time
for movies varies depending on the recording
conditions, [REC MODE], and the type of
“Memory Stick.”
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If you record in LP mode, the quality of
scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick
movements may appear with block noise when
you play back the movie.
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
When using either the NightShot plus
(p. 28) or [S. NIGHTSHOT PLS] (p. 74)
function to record, you can record clearer
images by setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT],
which emits infrared light (invisible), to
[ON] (the default setting).
Notes
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Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
or other objects.
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Remove the conversion lens (optional).
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The maximum shooting distance using
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
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