Selecting the Frame Rate

You can select from the standard 50i and 25F frame rates regardless of the recording mode.

50i Mode

Records in 50 fps interlaced mode, the same as TV signals.

25F Mode

Records in 25 fps progressive mode and outputs signals converted into 50 fps interlaced.

25F (camera) A B C D E F G H I J

50i (tape) a a b b c c d d e e f f g g h h i i j j

FRAME RATE switch

Set the FRAME RATE switch to the desired position.

•i: 50i Mode, F1 or F2: 25F Mode.

•The selected frame rate appears on-screen.

If you change the position of the FRAME RATE switch while recording, the frame rate will not change immediately. It changes once you pause recording.

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