Other Camcorder Functions/Settings
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
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 |
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To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [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.
Superimposing the Screen Displays
Character recording is a feature that allows for the superimposition of meta data - year, month, day, hour and minute - permanently burned on to the video. This is ideal for surveillance and law enforcement use.
MENU | SYSTEM/ | CHAR. REC••••OFF |
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Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/
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Make sure to set [CHAR. REC] to [OFF] when you do not wish to superimpose the screen displays.
Superimposed screen displays cannot be erased later.
When you activate the superimposed screen displays you cannot change the [TV SCREEN] setting; Also, the [COMP. OUT] setting will change to [1080i/480i] and the [480i] setting option cannot be selected.
Turning Off the LED Indicators
This option will turn off the POWER, CARD access, HD selection and HDV/DV Terminal indicators as well as the tally lamp, even when the camcorder is operating.
MENU | SYSTEM/ | LED ON/OFF••••OFF |
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Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/
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