Sony DCR-TRV40 Operating Instructions Manual page 56

Using the wide mode
In the wide mode
You cannot select the following functions:
Recording still images on a "Memocy Stick" in the tape recording or tape recording
standby
OLD MOVIE
BOUNCE
During recording
You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby and then set 16:gWIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at t\fll
size when:
You connect your eameorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID 1/ID 2)
system.
You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.
ID-1 system
The ID 1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9,
4:3, or letter box) with video signals.
ID-2 system
The ID 2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID 1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using an A/V
connecting cable.
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