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Recording in LP (Long Play
Recording) Mode
Available mode:
TAPE-CAMERA
This camcorder allows you to record in LP
(Long Play Recording) mode for approximately
50% more recording time with the same picture
quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording)
mode.
1 In TAPE-CAMERA mode, press the
MENU button until the menu screen
appears.
2 Press l or m on the operation button
to select Y, then press the SET button.
3 Press l or m to select “TAPE SPEED”,
then press the SET button.
4 Press l or m to select “LP”, then press
the SET button.
5 Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.
• The long play recording mode indicator
appears.
To return to SP mode
Select “SP” in step 4 above.
CAMERA
PHOTO SNAP
SNAP EFF.
DGTL ZOOM
TAPE SPEED
REC
16 9:
M
OTION
RETURN
GUIDE
SET
SP
LP
LP
TAPE SPEED
LP
AUTO
45
min
Notes on the use of LP mode
• To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV
cassette labelled for use with LP mode.
• Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise,
audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in
the following cases:
—When using a tape which is not designated for
use with LP mode.
—When a tape recorded in LP mode under high
temperature conditions is played back.
—When a tape recorded in LP mode with the
camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player
or camcorder from another manufacturer.
—When a tape recorded in LP mode is played
back on a Mini DV player or camcorder
without an LP function.
• Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode
recording.
Long play recording
mode indicator