Other Camcorder Functions/Settings

SD Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)

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When recording in Standard Definition (SD mode) only, you can choose between SP (standard play)

and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times.

MENU

RECORDING SETUP

 

DV REC MODE•••••SP

 

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To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [DV REC MODE], set it to [LP] and close the menu.

Depending on the tape and its usage condition, the picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings.

If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture may become distorted, and the time code may not be written correctly.

If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this camcorder, or vice versa, the picture and sound may become distorted.

Changing the Display Language

The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, simplified Chinese or Japanese.

MENU

DISPLAY SETUP/

LANGUAGE •••ENGLISH

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To change the display language, open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/]. Select [LANGUAGE], select a language and close the menu.

If you have mistakenly changed the language, follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting.

The displays and at the bottom of the screen refer to the names of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected.

Recording

Changing the Date Format

You can select between three date formats. For example, [JAN. 1, 2006], [1. JAN. 2006] and [2006. 1. 1].

MENU

SYSTEM SETUP/

D/TIME SET

DATE FORMAT •• JAN. 1,2006

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Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/]. Select the [D/TIME SET ] submenu and then select [DATE FORMAT]. Select a date format and close the menu.

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