Using the wide mode function
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9
The picture with black bands at the top and the bottom on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder [a] is normal. The picture on a normal TV [b] is horizontally compressed. You can watch the picture of normal images on a
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Selecting wide picture mode
(1) Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen.
(2) Turn the control dial to select 16:9WIDE, then press the control dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select ON, then press the control dial.
(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
operations Advanced
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16:9WIDE | OFF | 16:9WIDE | ON |
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To cancel wide mode
Select OFF in step 3, then press the control dial.
To watch the tape recorded in wide mode
To watch the tape recorded in 16:9WIDE mode, set it to full mode. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Note that the picture recorded in 16:9WIDE mode looks compressed on a normal TV.
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You cannot select or cancel the wide mode during recording. |