EN 13
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S
SP SP
LP
REC MODE
WIDE MODE OFF
AGC
40X
SP
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
4
END
ON
REC MODE
WIDE MODE OFF
AGC
40X
SP
ZOOM
DIS
GAIN UP
TO DATE / TIME MENU
TO SYSTEM MENU
4
END
ON
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “
M
” while pressing down
the lock button located on the dial.
2
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
The power lamp comes on and the camcorder
is turned on.
3
ACCESS RECORDING MENU
Press MENU. The Recording Menu appears.
4

SET RECORDING MODE

First move the pointer and highlight bar to
“REC MODE” by rotating the Select Dial. Press
the Select Dial and the parameter “SP” or “LP”
is highlighted. Select “SP” or “LP” by rotating
the Select Dial. Press the Select Dial twice to
exit from the Recording Menu.
•“LP” (Long Play) is more economical,
providing 1.5 times the recording time.
•Audio Dubbing is impossible on a tape
recorded in the LP mode.
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.

Recording Menu
Recording mode indicator
Display
Lock button
Power dial
Power lamp
MENU button
Select Dial