STANDBY
Dissolve in the 5-Second mode
Select "5SD" at the System Menu (
"5SD MODE" appears in the viewfinder in step 2
below. Record one 5-second clip, and the image at the
end of the clip is stored. If you record the next clip
within 5 minutes, the previous scene dissolves as the
new scene appears.
* If you turn the power off, the stored image will be lost
Scene
Record a vacation or an important event in 5-second clips to keep the action moving. The 5-Second
function may also be activated during Full Auto operation. While the 5-Second mode is activated, Fade/
Wipe (
pg. 31), P.AE/Effects (
1
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Align its mark to "STANDBY". The lens cover
opens automatically.
2
SELECT MODE
Set the Power Dial to "5S" and press RECORD-
ING START/STOP. "5S" appears in the
viewfinder, the tally lamp lights to indicate the
start of recording, and after 5 seconds the
camcorder enters RECORD/STANDBY mode.
•If you press and hold START/STOP within
5 seconds after recording starts, RECORD/
STANDBY is not engaged.
pg. 21).
pg. 36) and other manual operations cannot be performed.
3
END 5-SECOND MODE RECORDING
When you're done, set the Power Dial to the
"REC" or "OFF" position.
To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Mode . . .
..... instead of pressing RECORDING START/STOP
in step 2, press SNAPSHOT. The camcorder
records a 6-second still with the shutter sound,
but without the white border.
OFF
5S
RECORDING
START/STOP BUTTON
VIEWFINDER
5 S MODE
After 5 sec.
PAUSE
.
5 S MODE
RECORD/STANDBY
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REC