Canon MV4i Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tape, Changing the recording mode

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Changing the recording mode

Choose from 4 recording modes: SP (standard play), 1.5⋅ SP, 2⋅ SP or 3⋅ SP.

•Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD PLAY mode.

Mastering the Basics

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Recording times (this example uses an 80-minute tape)

Standard recording		Extended recording
SP	LP		SP		LP
80 min.	1.5⋅ SP	2⋅ SP		3⋅ SP
	(120 min.)	(160 min.)		(240 min.)

In SP and LP modes, images data is compressed twice as much as in SP and LP modes when being recorded to a tape.

You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (A/V insert: MV4i and MV4i MC only) to a tape that has been recorded in a mode other than SP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record in SP mode.

MOVIE P.SCAN ( VCR ) CARDPLAY

VCR SET UP REC MODE••••SP

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To change the recording mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select REC MODE, set it to LP, SP or LP and close the menu.

About all 3 extended recording modes

•When recording and playing back tapes in one of the extended recording modes, the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be distorted during playback. For important recordings, therefore, set the camcorder to SP mode.

•We recommend recording in SP mode when you plan to transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC.

•If you record in more than one mode 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 the mosaic-like noise and the sound may become distorted when playing back on this camcorder.

•A tape recorded in LP or LP mode on this camcorder may produce the mosaic-like noise and the sound may become distorted when playing back on other digital equipment.