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30•45•60 tape length select button
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Tape Length Setting
Set the tape length according to the length of the tape used.
SET TAPE LENGTH
1 Press 30•45•60 until the required indication appears in the veiwfinder. 30 = 30 minutes of recording time, 45 = 45 minutes, and 60 = 60 minutes.
Set POWER to “CAMERA”.
Tape length indicator
30 30 45 60
Recording format indicator
T
NOTE:
The tape remaining time (☞ pg. 14) displayed in the viewfinder is correct only if the correct tape length has been selected.
Recording Format Setting
When using an
SET RECORDING FORMAT
1 Press
: Super VHS
T: Regular VHS
NOTE:
Super VHS recordings cannot be made on normal
COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN S-VHS AND VHS
Recording | Playback |
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Blank tape | Camcorder Recorded tape Cassette adapter |
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VHS recordings
•The recorded format
Regular VHS VCR
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be viewed on regular VHS VCRs.
Playback
The pictures recorded with the camcorder can be viewed in playback by directly connecting it to a TV; and can also be played back using a VCR.