97Using a Memory CardE❍ To use the self-timer ( 57), press the (self-timer) button before step 2and press the PHOTO button fully.❍ When the subject is too bright (overexposed), use the optional FS-30.5U NDfilter.❍ When the Focus-Priority mode is set to [ON]:When you press the PHOTO button fully before F and focusing frame turngreen, it may take up to 2* seconds until focus is adjusted and the still imagecan be recorded to the memory card.* Up to 4 seconds in the Low Light and the Night modes.If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, the focusing frame turns yellow andlocks the focus. Adjust the focus manually with the SET dial.❍ When the Focus-Priority mode is set to [OFF]:No focusing frame appears.In step 2, F turns green, and focus and exposure are locked.❍ The camcorder shuts off when you do not operate it for 5 minutes to savepower. “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears 20 seconds before shutoff. Tocontinue recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While RecordingMovies on a TapeWhen you are recording a movie on a tape, you can record the same picture as a stillimage on the memory card.1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [PHOTO REC], set itto [CARD ] and close the menu.2. While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button.❍ The size of the still image will be 640 × 480.❍ The quality of the still image is slightly lower than a still image recorded inCARD CAMERA mode.❍ The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when a fader, effect orthe multi-image screen is activated.❍ The still image cannot be recorded on a memory card when the 16:9 format isselected.❍ Card mix cannot be used.CARD PLAYCARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERAPHOTO REC••••TAPEbCAMERA SETUP( 38)
