Canon ZR20 Instruction Manual page 20

Changing the recording mode (SP/LP)
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You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play)
modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times.
You can't add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that has
been recorded in LP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later,
record in SP mode.
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CAMERA
(VCR)
( 36)
To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select
REC MODE, set it to LP and close the menu.
Notes:
• When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and
usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the
image and the sound may be distorted during playback. For important
recordings, therefore, set the camera to SP mode.
• If you record in both modes on the same tape, the picture may become distorted
during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.
• A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-
like noise and the sound may become distorted when played back on this
camcorder, and vice versa.
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VCR SET UP REC MODE••••SP