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Advanced Recording

REC MODE

The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER (VP-D101i/D102Di/D103i/D105i only) modes.

This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode.

SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.

LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.

1.Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER (VP-D101i/D102Di/D103i/D105i only) mode.

2.Press the MENU button.

The menu list will appear.

3.Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight A/V and press the ENTER button.

4.Select REC MODE from the submenu and press the ENTER button.

The REC MODE toggles between SP and LP with each press.

5.To exit, press the MENU button.

Notes

CAM MODE

INITIAL

 

 

CAMERA

 

 

A/V

REC MODE

 

MEMORY

PHOTO SEARCH

 

VIEWER

COPY

 

 

AUDIO MODE

12

 

AUDIO SELECT

 

 

WIND CUT

 

 

PB DSE

OUT

 

AV IN/OUT

CAM MODE

A / V SET

REC MODE

 

 

 

 

 

PHOTO SEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

PHOTO COPY

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO MODE

12

 

 

AUDIO SELECT

SOUND[1]

WIND CUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB DSE

 

 

 

 

 

AV IN/OUT

 

 

OUT

We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any tapes recorded on this camcorder.

Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped distortion.

When you record a tape in SP and LP modes, or LP mode only, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes.

Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality.

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Samsung VP-D101, D105, D102D, D103 manual REC Mode

D102D, D103, D105, VP-D101 specifications

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