Sony DCR-PC1000 Manual

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Using the Menu
DCR-PC1000 2-591-678-11(1)
•  While using the back light function, you cannot 
select [SKINTONE]. And when you use the 
back light function with [PICT.EFFECT] set to 
[SKINTONE], the [SKINTONE] setting will be 
cancelled.
•  You cannot add effects to externally input 
pictures. The playback pictures edited with 
picture effects are output via the   DV Interface 
(i.LINK) or   (USB) jack without effect 
control.
•  You can save pictures edited using special 
effects on a “Memory Stick Duo” (p. 66) or 
record them on another tape (p. 64).
FRAME REC (Frame recording)
You can record pictures with a stop-motion 
animated effect by alternately frame 
recording and then moving the subject a 
little. Operate your camcorder using the 
Remote Commander to prevent camera 
shake.
  Touch [ON] (
 
 
 
.
  Press REC START/STOP.
  A picture (approximately 6 frames) is 
recorded, and your camcorder enters the 
standby mode.
  Move the subject and repeat step 
.
•  The remaining tape time will not be indicated 
correctly.
•  The last scene will be longer than other scenes.
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.
Continued 
[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 recording beep by setting of 
[BEEP] (p.57).
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.