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REC MODE SP
LP

Recording Mode Setting

Set the tape recording mode depending on your
preference.
1Set the Power Switch to “ ” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch, and
open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder
fully. The power lamp lights and the camcorder is
turned on.
2Press the MENU wheel in. The Menu Screen
appears.
3Rotate the MENU wheel to select CAMERA
and press it. The CAMERA Menu appears.
4Rotate the MENU wheel to select REC MODE
and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select SP or
LP by rotating the MENU wheel and press it. Rotate
the MENU wheel to select RETURN, and press
it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
Audio Dubbing ( pg. 72) and Insert Editing
( pg. 71) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP
mode.
•“LP (Long Play) is more economical, providing
1.5 times the recording time.
NOTES:
If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode
on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
During playback of a tape recorded on another
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be
momentary pauses in the sound.
Display
Menu Screen
Sub Menu
MENU Wheel
Power Switch
Lock Button
Power Lamp