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 (VCR) mode.
Recording times (this example uses an 80-minute tape)
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In 
SP and 
LP modes, image 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.
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TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE | + (VCR)PLAY , CARD + (VCR)PLAY |
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.
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,
•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
•A tape recorded in LP or 
LP mode on this camcorder may produce the
About 
SP and 
LP modes
•The image quality of recordings done in 
SP or 
LP modes will be lower than that of those done in SP or LP modes.
•A cassette recorded in 
SP or 
LP mode cannot be played back on a camcorder not equipped with that mode.
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