Advanced Recording

Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode

The Record Mode function works in both <Camera> and <Player> (DV IN or AV IN

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(VP-D371i/D371Wi/D372WHi/D375Wi/D975Wi only)) modes. page 19

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.

 

The Audio Mode function works in both <Camera> and <Player> modes. page 19

 

This Camcorder records sound in two ways. (12Bit, 16Bit)

 

- <12Bit>: You can record two 12Bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound can be

 

recorded onto the Main (Sound1) track. Additional stereo sound can be dubbed onto the

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Sub (Sound2) track.

-<16Bit>: You can record one high quality stereo soundtrack using 16Bit recording mode. Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode.

1.Set the [Power] switch to [CAMERA] or [PLAYER].

2.Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE]. (VP-D375W(i)/D975W(i) only)

3.Press the [MENU] button.

4.Press the [/ ] button to select <Record>, then press the [OK] button.

5.Press the [/ ] button to select <Rec Mode> or <Audio Mode>, then press the [OK] button.

6.

Press the [/ ] button to select the desired record mode or audio mode, then press the

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[OK] button.

 

 

 

Record mode can be set to <SP> or <LP>.

 

 

Audio mode can be set to <12Bit> or <16Bit>.

 

7.

To exit, press the [MENU] button. The selected icon is displayed.

 

 

When <12Bit> is selected, no <12Bit> indication is displayed.

 

[ Notes ]

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.

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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 if there is a gap between scenes.

 

Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality.

 

[ Caution ]

To edit audio on your camcorder, you must set 12Bit for the Audio Mode and SP for the Rec Mode.

ENGLISH

Camera Mode

 

 

Record

 

 

Rec Mode

SP

 

Audio Mode

12Bit

WindCut Plus

Off

 

Real Stereo

Off

 

Move

OK Select

MENU Exit

Camera Mode

 

 

Back

 

 

 

Rec Mode

SP

 

Audio Mode

LP

 

WindCut Plus

 

 

Real Stereo

 

 

Move

OK Select

MENU Exit

Camera Mode

 

 

Back

 

 

 

Rec Mode

 

 

Audio Mode

12Bit

WindCut Plus

16Bit

Real Stereo

 

 

Move

OK Select

MENU Exit

 

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0:00:10

 

STBY

SP

16:9 Wiiddee

 

 

60min

 

 

 

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16Bit

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