Before Using
LP Mode
You can switch the tape recording speed.
•Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [ REC SPEED] >> [LP].
If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled.
•We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings.
•In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode.
•In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled.
-Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode
-Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode
-Still Advance playback
Audio Recording Mode
You can select the sound quality of the recorded sound.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
Set [ SETUP] >> [ AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] or [16bit].
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. (The original audio signals can be kept after the other audio signals are dubbed.)
[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. Audio can be recorded in higher quality. (If audio signals are dubbed, then the original audio signals will be erased.)
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