Sony DCR-PC115 Operating Instructions Manual page 102

Changing the menu settings
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REC MODE
AUDIO MODE
qREMAIN
CLOCK SET
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
Notes on the LP mode
•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing
the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or
VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.
•When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master
cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
•You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode
for the tape to be audio dubbed.
•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 or the time code may not be
written properly between scenes.
Notes on AUDIO MODE
•You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode.
•When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance
in AUDIO MIX.
Notes on DEMO MODE
•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.
•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the "NIGHTSHOT" indicator appears on the screen
and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) as the default setting and the demonstration
starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a
cassette inserted.
To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than
CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY (Standby) again, leave the
DEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings, turn the POWER switch OFF (CHG), and
return the POWER switch to CAMERA.
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Mode Meaning
z SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.
LP To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the
SP mode.
z 12BIT To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds).
16BIT To record in the 16-bit mode (one stereo sound
with high quality).
z AUTO To display the remaining tape bar:
• for about eight seconds after a cassette is
inserted and your camcorder calculates the
remaining amount of tape.
• for about eight seconds after N or DISPLAY
is pressed.
ON To always display the remaining tape indicator.
—— To set the date or time (p. 16).
z NORMAL To display selected menu items in normal size.
2 To display selected menu items at twice the
normal size.
z ON To make the demonstration appear.
OFF To cancel the demonstration mode.
POWER
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