Sony CCD-TR7 - Manual (Page 29)

Insari Recording
Hints for Better Shooting
You can insert a new scene from a VCR or the
TV onto your originally recorded tape. (U-1)
Before You Begin
• Connection is the same as in "Recording
from a TV or Another VCR."
• Set the VCR in the playback pause mode at
the beginning of the desired scene.
1 Set POWER of the camcorder to VTR artd
display the counter in the display window.
2 Locate the point where the Imert shouid
end by pressirtg ^4 or during playback.
The viewfinder screen shows a high-speed
playback piclura.
3 At the end point, press RESET.
The counter is reset to "0:0000."
4 Locate the point where the insert should
start
5 At the start point, set the camcorder into
recording pause mode.
6 Press ZERO MEM.
The end point of the insert is stored in
memory.
7 Press :: on both units to start insert
recording.
You can monitor the picture to be inserted
in the viewfinder screen.
The insert recording will slop automatically near
the zero point on the counter.
To change the end point
Press ZERO MEM so that the ZERO MEMO
indicator disappears, and repeat from step 2.
Shooting Stable Pictures
Assume a good posture for shooting (V-1)
For hand held shots, it vs important to hotd the
camcorder properly.
• Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with
the grip strap so that you can easily
manipulate the camcorder with your thumb.
• Place your right elbow against your side.
• Place your left hand under the camcorder to
support it. When adjusting the focus
manually, make sure the camcorder does not
rrove.
• Place your eye firmly against the viewfinder
eyecup.
Use a trtpod
If you have a tripod lor still camera, it can also
be used with the camcorder. If a tripod is not
available, try placing the camcorder on a fable
top or any other flal surface of suitable height.
Keep the horizontal plane level (V-2)
The horizontal plane can be easily determined
by using the viewfinder frame as a reference.
Planning Beforehand
If you are going to edit the tape after recording
Shoot the scene a little longer to make the
editing easier.
If you are not going to edit the tape after
recording
First record a title and then use the
START/STOP button to make a smooth
recording.
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