Recording Menus
CAMERA
The �m CAMERA� settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to both �A� and �M�. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to �M�. [ ] = Factory-preset REC MODE [SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode LP: Long Play�more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.
SNAP SHOT [FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame NEGA: Nega mode PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame
[FULL]
NEGA
PIN-UP
FRAME
For details on the procedure, refer to �Snapshot (For Video Recording)� ( pg. 29). GAIN UP OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment. [AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright. AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject�s movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, � � is displayed.
NOTES:
� If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point. � It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder. � During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.
SOUND MODE [12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models) 16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models) ZOOM 25X: When set to �25X� while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 25X since digital zoom will be disengaged. [100X]: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 100X digital magnification. 800X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible from 25X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 800X digital magnification.
