Sony DCM-M1 - Manual (Page 26)

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Recording a picture
Adjusting the viewfinder
When you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the
viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the
viewfinder come into sharp focus.
(1) Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
Recording time
One MD DATA2 disc can record:
Track type Record mode Recording time
Movie SP mode Max. 10 min.
VP mode 13 min. to 20 min.
LP mode Max. 20 min.
Photo Max. 4500 shots
Audio Max. 260 min.
Recording mode of movie
SP (standard play):
High picture quality (the default setting).
VP (variable picture quality):
The data consumption is automatically adjusted according to the object being
recorded. The deterioration of picture quality is kept to a minimum and the
recording time is longer than the SP mode.
LP (long play):
The recording time is double the SP mode. The picture quality is lower
than the SP mode.
To select the recording mode
(1) Press MENU.
(2) Select REC MODE in
SET UP.
(3) Select the desired recording mode.
Note on deterioration of picture quality
The playback picture of a subject which moves fast or changes brightness may have
block-shaped noise or rough outlines.