SD Changing the Aspect Ratio

When recording in standard definition (SD), you can change the aspect ratio of your recording to 16:9 or 4:3.

MODE SELECT switch

Set the MODE SELECT switch to SD 16:9 or SD 4:3.

The camcorder’s viewfinder has a 16:9 aspect ratio. If you select the 4:3 aspect ratio, the picture will appear in the center of the screen with black side panels.

If you change the position of the MODE SELECT switch while recording, the aspect ratio will not change immediately. It changes once you pause recording.

TV sets with S1-Video terminals: Recording made with a 16:9 aspect ratio will automatically be played in widescreen mode if you connect the camcorder to the TV using the S1-VIDEO terminal.

TV sets equipped with the ID-1 System: Recording made with a 16:9 aspect ratio will automatically be played in widescreen mode whether you connect the camcorder to the TV using the S(S1-) VIDEO terminal or the VIDEO terminal.

When recording in 4:3, you can attach the optional RC-72 Ratio Converter (0.8x) to achieve the same angle of view of the 16:9 aspect ratio.

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