To extend the recording time in 5 sec mode, To return to normal recording, Note on s-sec and a mode – Sony CCD-TR910 User Manual
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Selecting the SATRT/STOP mode
Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enable
you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video.
(1)
Set the START/STOP MODE switch to the desired mode.
M; Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it
again (normal mode).
A: The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP.
5 SEC: When you press START/STOP, the camcorder records for 5 seconds and then
stops automatically.
(2)
Turn STANDBY up and press START/STOP. Recording starts.
If you selected 5 SEC, five dots appear in the viewfinder. The dots disappear at a rate of
one per second. When five seconds elapse and all the dots disappear, the camcorder
switches to Standby mode automatically.
If you select A, the camcorder records as long as you hold down START/STOP.
To extend the recording time in 5 SEC mode
Press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording continues for about
5 seconds from the moment you pressed START/STOP.
To return to normal recording
Set the START/STOP MODE switch to
H.li
you set the switch while recording,
recording continues.
Note on S-SEC and
A
mode
You cannot use FADER if you select 5 SEC or A.
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