Sony HANDYCAM DCR-PC1000 - Manual (Page 51)

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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.