Changing the recording mode
MV550i
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 (VCR) mode.
MV530i
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.
Recording times (this example uses an 80-minute tape)
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Mastering the Basics
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 (AV insert) 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.
TAPE + CAMERA , | TAPE + | PLAY | , | CARD + | PLAY |
(VCR) | (VCR) |
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MV550i
VCR SET UP
REC MODE••••SP
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.
MV530i
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.
Notes:
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,
• We recommend recording in SP mode when you plan to transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC.
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