To extend the recording time in 5 sec mode, Selecting the start/stop mode – Sony CCD-TR98 User Manual
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Selecting the START/STOP Mode
Your camcorder has two modes besides normal starl/stop mode. These modes enable you to take a
series of quick shots resulting in a lively \ ideo.
(1) Set START/STOP MODb to the desired mode.
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Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal
mode).
A. : The camcorder records only while \ ou press down START/Sl'OP.
5 SEC ; When you press Sl'AR I'/STOP, the camcorder recorcis tor about five seconds and then
stops automatically.
(2)
Turn STANDBY up and press START/SIOP. Recording starts.
If you selected 5 SEC, five dots appear in the \ iewfinder. The dots disappear at a rate of one per
second as illustrated below. When about fi\ e seconds elapse and all the dots disappear, the
camcorder switches to Standby mode automatically.
If you selected , the camcorder records as long as you hold dowm START/STOP.
To Extend the Recording Time in 5 SEC Mode
Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about five seconds
from the moment you press START/STOP.
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