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✤The Record Mode function works in both <Camera> and <Player> (DV IN or AV IN)
(VP-D963i/D964Wi/D965Wi 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 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].
3. Press the [MENU] button.
4. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <Record>, then press the [OK] button.
5. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select <Rec Mode> or <Audio Mode>, then press the
[OK]button.
6. Move the [Zoom] lever up or down to select desired record mode or audio mode, then press
the [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.
■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.
Advanced Recording

Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode

Move Select Exit
MENUOKZOOM
Camera Mode
√Record
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
WindCut Plus
Real Stereo
√SP
√12Bit
√Off
√Off
Move Select Exit
MENUOKZOOM
SP
LP
4
6
Move Select Exit
MENUOKZOOM
12Bit
16Bit
6
7
60min
16Bit
0:00:10
SP
STBY

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Camera Mode
Back
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
WindCut Plus
Real Stereo
Camera Mode
Back
Rec Mode
Audio Mode
WindCut Plus
Real Stereo
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