User's Manual

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The Camcorder : Advanced Recording

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Selecting the Record Mode for Camcorder Use

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You can select the Recording mode in the REC and PLAY (DV IN) modes of your camcorder.

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This camcorder records and plays back in SP (Standard Play) and LP (Long Play) modes.

- SP: Standard Play, this mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a normal DVM60 tape.

- LP: Long Play, this mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a normal DVM60 tape.

1. Turn your camcorder on by setting the Power Switch to REC mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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The top menu including “A/V” is displayed.

3. Press the DOWN button to select “A/V” then press the OK button.

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The submenu including “REC MODE” is displayed.

4. Press the DOWN or UP button to select “REC MODE” then press the OK button.

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Each press of the OK button toggles the REC MODE between SL and LP.

5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

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Playback of a tape recorded by different equipment may produce mosaic shaped distortion.

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When you record a tape in both SP and LP modes, or only in LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time

code may not be properly written between scenes.

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Record using SP mode for the best picture and sound quality.

Notes

REC MODEREC MODE