Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD205/DVD305/ DVD705/DVD755)

By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures.

If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended.

POWER switch

WIDE SELECT

Movies

1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to light up

the (Movie) lamp.

2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio.

16:9 (wide)*

4:3*

 

 

 

 

 

 

*When viewing on the LCD screen. It may be different in the viewfinder.

You cannot change the aspect ratio in the following cases:

when using a DVD+RW

while recording movies

when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.78)

Differences in the angle of view between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 vary depending on the zoom position.

Available recording time may be shorter in the following situations.

when you toggle between 16:9 (wide) and 4:3 while recording on a DVD-R/DVD- RW (VIDEO mode).

when you change [REC MODE] (p.80)/ with a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/ DVD+RW inserted while 4:3 is set.

MODE ON

To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV

Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.54).

When viewing 16:9 (wide) pictures with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on subjects.

To play back images on a DVD device or a DVD recorder

The way you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your device. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you use.

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