Sharp VL-Z300E Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode, Ap E Sp E E D Lp, To return to SP mode

Useful Features Camera Recording

Features

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode

This camcorder allows you to record in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for approxi- mately 50% more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording) mode.

1 In Camera mode, press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select T, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “TAPE SPEED”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

S E T T I N G		1
	Q K . R E T U R N
	W I D E	MOD E
	D G T L	Z O OM	S P
	T A P E S P E E D
	R E T U R N		L P

To return to SP mode

Select “SP” in step 4 above.

Notes on the use of LP mode

•To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode.

•Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise, audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases:

—When using a tape which is not designated for use with LP mode.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode under high temperature conditions is played back.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode with the camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder from another manufacturer.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function.

•Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording.

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4 Press l or m to select “LP”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

T AP E SP E E D LP

5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu screen.

•The long play recording mode indicator only appears when the on- screen indicators are turned on.

L P

P A U S E

Long play recording mode indicator

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