Canon ZR30MC instruction manual Widescreen TV recording, Confirmation/Warning beeps

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•The recording mode might not appear in the display correctly if you switch between SP and LP while the camcorder is connected to another digital video device.

•When the recording mode is changed to SP or LP, the camcorder modifies the image for appropriate recording in that mode.

•You might not be able to do DV dubbing correctly with the camcorder set to

SP or LP mode.

16:9 (Widescreen TV recording)

Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on widescreen TVs.

TAPE + CAMERA

Mastering the Basics

CAM.SET UP 16:9••••••••OFF

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To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu.

Notes:

• “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on.

• You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program.

•You cannot use the 16:9 mode when the multi-image screen is set. The 16:9 display becomes set to “– – –”.

•If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the image will appear to be vertically “squashed” (compressed).

•If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID-1 system, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen.

Confirmation/Warning beeps

The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.

TAPE + CAMERA ,		TAPE + (VCR)PLAY , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + (VCR)PLAY
	SYSTEM		BEEP••••••••ON

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To turn the beep off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select BEEP, set it to OFF and close the menu.

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