Sony DCR-HC90 - Manual (Page 51)

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Using the Menu
DCR-HC90 2-548-307-11(1)
SMTH INT.REC
(Smooth interval tape recording)
Your camcorder will shoot 1 frame of
the picture at a selected interval and
keep them in memory until it has stored
several frames. This function is useful to
observe the movement of clouds or the
changes of daylight. These pictures appear
smooth when played back. Connect your
camcorder to the wall outlet using the
supplied AC Adaptor for this operation.
[a]: Recording
[b]: Interval
 Touch  / to select a
desired interval time (1 to 120 seconds) 
.
 Touch [REC START].
Recording starts and  changes to red.
To interrupt, touch [REC STOP] in step .
To resume, touch [REC START].
To cancel, touch [REC STOP], then [END].
• When your camcorder has shot several frames,
it records them on the tape, after performing
the END SEARCH function depending on the
interval length.
• Do not turn off the power or disconnect the
power source while a message is displayed on
the screen.
• The camcorder will shoot several frames for
the first and last shots of the Smooth interval
recording.
• Smooth interval recording is released when
approximately 12 hours have elapsed after
shooting has begun.
• Sounds are not recorded.
• The last few frames may not be recorded if the
battery or tape has run out.
• There may be discrepancies in the interval.
• If you adjust the focus manually, you can
record clear pictures even if the light changes
([FOCUS], p. 42).
• You can silence the beeps during recording.
INT.REC-STL
(Interval photo recording)
You can record still images on the
“Memory Stick Duo” at a selected interval.
This function is useful to observe the
movement of clouds or the changes in
daylight, etc.
[a]: Recording
[b]: Interval
 Touch  a desired interval time (1, 5
or 10 minutes)   [ON]  
.
 Press PHOTO fully.
stops flashing and the interval still
image recording starts.
To cancel [INT.REC-STL], select [OFF]
in step
 .
DEMO MODE
The default setting is [ON], allowing you
to view the demonstration in about 10
minutes, after you have removed both a
cassette and a “Memory Stick Duo” from
your camcorder, and slide the POWER
switch down to turn on the CAMERA-
TAPE lamp.
• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
– When you touch the screen during the
demonstration. (The demonstration starts
again in about 10 minutes.)
– When a cassette or a “Memory Stick Duo” is
inserted.
– When the POWER switch is set to other than
CAMERA-TAPE.
– When NIGHTSHOT switch is set to ON.
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