Sony DCR-TRV30 User Manual

Frame by frame recording – Cut recording

You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut recording. To
create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut recording. We
recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Remote
Commander after step 6.

(1)

Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode.

(2)

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(3)

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select FRAME REC, then press the dial.

(4)

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5)

Press MENU to erase the menu display.
The FRAME REC indicator lights up.

(6)

Press START/STOP to start cut recording. The camcorder makes a recording
for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.

(7)

Move the subject, and repeat step 6.

To cancel the cut recording

• Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.
• Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), VCR, or MEMORY.

Notes on cut recording
• The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts.
• The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously.

FRAME REC

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM OFF
16 : 9W I DE
STEADYSHOT
N. S. L I GHT
FRAME REC
I NT. REC
FLASH LVL

[MENU] : END

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM
16 : 9W I DE
STEADYSHOT
N. S. L I GHT
FRAME REC
I NT. REC
FLASH LVL
RETURN

OFF
ON

[MENU] : END

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM
16 : 9W I DE
STEADYSHOT
N. S. L I GHT
FRAME REC
I NT. REC
FLASH LVL
RETURN

[MENU] : END

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