MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
ADVANCED FEATURES
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MasterPage: Advan_Right
VIDEO
[ ] = Factory-preset
SOUND MODE and NARRATION
During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound
mode in which the recording was made, and plays the
sound back. Select the type of sound to accompany your
playback picture. According to the menu access
explanation on page 18, select “SOUND MODE” or
“NARRATION” from the Menu Screen and set it to the
desired parameter.
[STEREO ]: Sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo.
SOUND L : Sound from the “L” channel is output.
SOUND R : Sound from the “R” channel is output.
[OFF]: Original sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo.
ON: Dubbed sound is output on both “L” and “R”
channels in stereo.
MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and
output in stereo on both “L” and “R” channels.
NOTES:
● You can also use AUDIO button on the provided remote
control (੬ pg. 15) to change the output sound (without
having to access the Playback Menu).
● The “SOUND MODE” setting is available for both 12-bit and
16-bit sound. (In previous models’ functions, “12-bit” is
called “32 kHz” and “16-bit” is called “48 kHz”.)
● The camcorder cannot detect the sound mode in which the
recording was made during fast-forward or rewind. During
playback the sound mode is displayed in the upper left
corner.
Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP)
depending on your preference. It is recommended you
use “REC MODE” in VIDEO Menu when using this
camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. (੬ pg. 27, 28)
NOTE:
“REC MODE” can be set when the Power Switch is set to
“PLAY” or “M”.
[OFF]: Disables audio/video signal input from the AV and
S-Video connectors. (੬ pg. 27)
ON: Enables audio/video signal input from the AV and S-
Video connectors. (੬ pg. 27)
SYSTEM
Each setting is linked with “s”, which appears when the
Power Switch is set to “M”. (੬ pg. 18)
● The parameters are the same as in the description on
page 20.
[ ] = Factory-preset
VIDEO DISPLAY
The “n” (VIDEO DISPLAY) settings are effective only for
video playback except “BRIGHT”.
● The parameters (except “OFF” in ON SCREEN settings)
are the same as in the description on page 20.
[ ] = Factory-preset
੬ pg. 9, “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display”
When set to “OFF”, the camcorder’s display disappears.
When set to “AUTO”, the date/time are displayed in the
following cases:
● When playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/
time when scenes are recorded.
● When the date is changed during playback.
Playback Menus
SOUND MODE
NARRATION
REC MODE [SP] / LP
S/AV INPUT
BEEP OFF / BEEP / [MELODY]
REMOTE OFF / [ON]
DEMO MODE OFF / [ON]
PRIORITY [LCD] / FINDER
CAM RESET EXECUTE / RETURN
BRIGHT
ON SCREEN OFF / [LCD] / LCD/TV
DATE/TIME [OFF] / AUTO / ON
TIME CODE [OFF] / ON
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