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Recording in LP (Long
Play Recording) Mode
This camcorder allows you to record in LP
(Long Play Recording) mode for approxi-
mately 50% more recording time with the
same picture quality as that in SP (Standard
Play Recording) mode.
1 In Camera mode, press the MENU
button to display the menu screen.
2 Press l or m on the Operation
button to select T, then press the
centre of the Operation button.
3 Press l or m to select “TAPE
SPEED”, then press the centre of the
Operation button.
4 Press l or m to select “LP”, then
press the centre of the Operation
button.
5 Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.
• The long play recording mode
indicator only appears when the on-
screen indicators are turned on.
To return to SP mode
Select “SP” in step 4 above.
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.
SETTING 1
QK.
DGTL
RETURN
ZOOM
TAPE SPEED
RETURN
SP
LP
W
IDE MODE
TAPE
LP
PAUSE
LP
TAPE SPEED
Long play recording mode indicator
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