Sony HANDYCAM VISION TRV208E Operating Instructions Manual page 30

Recording a picture
Notes
•Fasten the grip strap firmly.
•Do not touch the built-in microphone during
recording.
Note on Recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP
(standard play) mode and in the LP (long play)
mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings
(p. 140). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5
times* 1) /twice* 2) as long as in the SP mode. When
you record a tape in the LP mode on your
camcorder, we recommend that you play back * 1) * 2)
the tape on your camcorder.
To enable smooth transition
You can make the transition between the last
scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as
long as you do not eject the cassette even if you
turn off your camcorder. When you change the
battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby
mode for 3 minutes* 1) /5 minutes* 2) while the
cassette is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is
1) 2)
* *
to save battery power and to prevent battery and
tape wear. To resume the standby mode for
recording, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
once, then set it to CAMERA, or press START/
STOP without changing the POWER switch
again to start recording. If your camcorder is in
the standby mode, with no cassette inserted, it
does not turn off automatically.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on
one tape or you record some scenes in the LP
mode
The playback picture may be distorted.
The time code may not be written properly
1)
between scenes.*
Recording date and time (DCR-TRV140E only)
The recording date and time are not displayed
while recording. However, they are recorded
automatically onto the tape. To display the
* 1)
recording date and time, press DATA CODE on
the Remote Commander during recording.
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