15
E
Mastering
the Basics
You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play)
modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times.
To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select
LP and then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to
page 30). You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (A/V insert) to a tape
that has been recorded in LP mode.
Changing the recording mode (SP/LP)
REC MODE••••SP
(see p. 30, 31)
Notes:
• When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and
usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the
image and the sound may be distorted during playback of tapes recorded in LP
mode. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to SP mode.
• If you record in both modes on the same tape, the picture may become distorted
during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.
• A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-
like noise and the sound may become distorted when played back on this
camcorder, and vice versa.
About the power switch lock lever
The power switch lock lever has been preset to lock. Switch it to the right, the
unlocked position, when you want to use the P. SCAN (p. 42) and PHOTO (p. 40)
modes. It is recommended that you return the lock lever to the locked position
when you finish recording.
