Technicolor - Thomson VMD 6 - Manual (Page 17)

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MULTI-9
Multi-Analyser 9 FRAME
Snapshot mode with
frame*
FULL
Snapshot mode with no
frame*
MULTI-4
Multi-Analyser 4
* There is the sound effect of a shutter closing.
RECORDING Basic Recording For Video (cont.)
Snapshot (For Video Recording)
This feature lets you record still images that look like
photographs onto a tape.
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
1 Set the VIDEO/DSC Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the
Power Switch to “
” or “ ” while pressing down
the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Choose the appropriate Snapshot mode from the 5
available by repeatedly pressing MODE until the
desired snapshot mode indicator appears.
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
1
Press SNAPSHOT.
If you press during Record-Standby . . .
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the
camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
If you press during Recording . . .
.... “PHOTO” appears and a still image will be
recorded for approx. 6 seconds, then the normal
recording resumes.
Motor Drive Mode
Keeping SNAPSHOT pressed provides an effect similar to
serial photography. (Interval between still images: approx.
1 second)
NOTES:
● Even if “MULTI-4” or “MULTI-9” is engaged, Snapshot
recording will be performed in the FULL mode during
Digital Zoom.
● If Snapshot recording is not possible, “PHOTO” blinks
when SNAPSHOT is pressed.
● If Programme AE with special effects (
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pg. 28) is
engaged, certain modes of Programme AE with special
effects are disabled during Snapshot recording. In such a
case, the icon blinks.
● If SNAPSHOT is pressed when “DIS” is set to “ON”
(
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pg. 24), the Stabiliser will be disabled.
● When “REC SELECT” is set to “ / ” in the
Menu Screen (
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pg. 25), still images are recorded not
only onto the tape but also in the MultiMediaCard. If
SNAPSHOT is pressed when a tape is not loaded, still
images will not be recorded in the MultiMediaCard.
● To dub images recorded on a tape to the
MultiMediaCard,
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pg. 47.
● During tape playback as well, all snapshot modes are
available when “
COPY” is set to “OFF” in the
Menu Screen (
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pg. 32). However, the shutter sound is
not heard.
● During Snapshot recording, the image displayed in the
viewfinder may be partially missing. However, there is
no effect in the recorded image.
● When a cable is connected to the AV connector, the
shutter sound is not heard from the speaker, however it
is recorded onto the tape.
● will appear while the snapshot is being taken.
Power Switch SNAPSHOT Button
Lock Button
MODE Button
VIDEO/DSC Switch (Open the
LCD monitor to access this switch.)
PIN-UP
Pin-Up mode*
Snapshot mode
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