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Changing the recording mode (SP/LP)
You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times.
You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (A/V insert) to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record in SP mode.
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VCR SET UP | REC MODE••••SP |
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To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select REC MODE, set it to LP and close the menu.
•When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording,
•If you record in both modes on the same tape, the picture may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.
•A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaic- like noise and the sound may become distorted when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa.
16:9 (Widescreen TV recording)
Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on widescreen TVs.
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CAM.SET UP
16:9••••••••OFF
To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu.
•“16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on.
•You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program.
•You cannot use the 16:9 mode when the
•If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the image will appear to be vertically “squashed” (compressed).
•If you connect the camera to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video
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