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During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your playback picture. According to the menu access explanation on page 31, select “SOUND MODE” or “NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter.
The setting below are effective only for video playback except “BRIGHT”, “16:9” and “REC MODE”. The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN, SOUND MODE and NARRATION settings) are the same as in the description on page 32, 34.
LP | REC MODE | [SP]* / LP |
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Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use “REC MODE” in Playback Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. ( pg. 42, 43)
*SP indicator does not appear on the screen.
DATE/TIME
[OFF]: The DATE/TIME does not appear.
ON: The DATE/TIME is always displayed.
ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TVWhen set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears.
| TIME CODE | [OFF] / ON |
TV 16:9
To enable your tv to display images in 16:9 wide mode, set the tv screen size correctly.
[4:3TV]: For TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3.
16:9TV: For TV with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
SOUND MODE
[STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is output.
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is output.
NARRATION[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo.
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R” channels in stereo. ( pg. 45)
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.
ADVANCED FEATURES