bNotes

•When you view a movie recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format with [DV WIDE REC] set to [ON] on a standard 4:3 TV, images of the movie may appear vertically compressed. In such a case, set [DV WIDE CONV] to [LETTER BOX] or [EDGE CROP].

xDV WIDE CONV

You can select a down convert type when you down-covert DV widescreen signal to DV signal.

Use this function for signals outputting from the following output jacks:

–Component (480i)

–S Video

–Audio/Video

BSQUEEZE

Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its original height.

LETTER BOX

Outputs an image with black bars added to the top and bottom of the original image, while maintaining the original aspect ratio.

EDGE CROP

Outputs the central portion of the original image by cropping its right and left edges.

i.LINK SETxHDV t DV CONV

When you set this function to [ON], you can convert HDV format signals to DV format signals and output the DV format signals to an external device via the HDV/DV (i.LINK) jack. You can output DV format signals without any format conversion. The default setting is [OFF].

xDOWN CONVERT

You can set a down convert type when you set [HDV t DV CONV] to [ON] to convert HDV format signals to DV format signals.

BSQUEEZE

Outputs a horizontally compressed image while maintaining its original height.

EDGE CROP

Outputs the central portion of the original image by cropping its right and left edges.

bNotes

•For i.LINK connection, see [VCR HDV/DV] (p. 82).

•Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [i.LINK SET]. Otherwise, the connected video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from your camcorder.

EXT REC CTRL
You can connect your camcorder to an

 

HDV/DVCAM/DV compatible device

 

 

(digital HD video camera recorder, digital

 

video camera recorder, hard disc recorder,

Using

etc.) with an i.LINK cable, and record

 

movies on your camcorder and the

the

connected device simultaneously, or
continue recording from your camcorder to

Menu

the connected device.

 

Refer also to the instruction manuals

 

supplied with the connecting devices.

 

x REC CTL MODE

 

BOFF

Does not record on a connected device.SYNCHRONOUS ( )

Records movies, sound and time code on a connected device in synchronization with your camcorder.

RELAY ( )

Records movies, sound and time code on a connected device when a tape on your camcorder reaches close to the end during recording.

EXT ONLY ( )

You can operate an external recording unit* with the REC START/STOP button of your camcorder. *HVR-MRC1(supplied) or HVR-DR60 (optional)

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