Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode

This camcorder allows you to record in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for approxi- mately 50% more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording) mode.

1 In Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears.

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6 Press l or m to select “LP”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.

The long play recording mode indicator only appears when the on- screen indicators are turned on.

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2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select “MENU”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

3 Press l or m to select “EXECUTE”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

4 Press l or m to select T, then press the centre of the Operation button.

5 Press l or m to select “TAPE SPEED”, then press the centre of the Operation button.

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Long play recording mode indicator

To return to SP mode

Select “SP” in step 6 above.

Notes on the use of LP mode

To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labelled for use with LP mode.

Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise, audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases:

—When using a tape which is not designated for use with LP mode.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode under high temperature conditions is played back.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode with the camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder from another manufacturer.

—When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function.

Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording.

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Sharp VL Z 1 H operation manual Recording in LP Long Play Recording Mode, Ap E Sp E E D Lp, To return to SP mode