Sony DCR-PC5 - Manual (Page 32)

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— Advanced Recording Operations —
Recording a still image on a tape
– Tape Photo recording
You can record a still picture. This mode is useful when you want to print a picture
using a video printer (not supplied).
You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP
mode on a 60-minute tape.
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on
“Memory Stick”s (p. 96).
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still picture
appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about
seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen until the
recording is completed.
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CAPTURE
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PHOTO
PHOTO
Notes
•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
•When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may
fluctuate.
•The tape photo recording function does not work:
– while the fader function is set or in use
– while the digital effect function is set or in use
If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function
When you play back the still picture on other equipment, the picture may fluctuate.
To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a picture on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately.
To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording
Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and
your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.
To record clear and less fluctuated still pictures
We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s.