Recording a picture
Note on the recording format
Your camcorder records and plays back both inthe DVCAM format and inthe DV
formatSPmode. Selectthe format in the menu settings.
Note on the LOCK switch
When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, thePOWER switchcan no longerbe setto
MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch issetto the right asa default setting.We
recommend that you set the LOCK switch to the left when you record ona cassette.
Note on the progressive mode
Ifyou intend to use the images onyour PCorplay the imagesback asstillimages, we
recommend that you set PROG. SCAN toON inthe menu settingsbefore shooting (p.
104).The picture quality may improve inthis mode, but ifyou shoota moving subject,
the image may shake when it isplayed back.
Toenable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next sceneissmooth aslong as
you do not eject the cassette even ifyou turnoff your camcorder. When you use a tape
with cassette memory, however, you can make thetransition smooth evenafter ejecting
the cassette if you use the end search function (p.25).
However, check the following:
•When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
•Do not mix recordings in the DVCAM formatand the DV format on one tape.
The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes when you change the recording format.
Ifyou leave yourcamcorder instandby mode forfive minutes
The head drum ofthe camcorder automatically stops rotating. This isto prevent the
tape wear and save the batterypower. To re-start recording, press the START/STOP
button. It may take more time to start recording. This isnot a malfunction.
You can record both onmini DVCAM cassettes and onmini DV cassettes using your
camcorder. When you use a mini DV cassette, set REC MODE to DV SPin the menu
settings. You can record on a tape 1.5times longer than the DVCAM format.When you
want to record inthe DV format or to make longer recording, use the mini DV cassette.
Notes
•Ifyou record inthe DV format, the transition ofa tape may not be smooth. We
recommend that you useminiDVCAM cassettesand setREC MODE to DVCAM in
the menu settingsto obtainreliable clear pictures.
•You cannot record ona tape inLP mode in the DV format.
Ifyou use a miniDV cassette without setting REC MODE to DVSP
The recordable time is2/3time that indicated on the cassette.
Cassettes that can beplayed back with your camcorder
You can play back both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format orinthe DV format,
however, you cannot play back cassettes that recorded in LP mode inthe DV format.
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