Using The Wide Mode - Sony Handycam DCR-PC3 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the wide mode

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture
during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide -screen TV [c] are compressed in the
widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,
you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
[a]
16:9WIDE
(1) In the standby mode, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 15).
(2) Press MENU, then set 16:9WIDE to ON in
1
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To cancel the wide mode
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
In the wide mode
You cannot select the old movie function with DIG EFFT and the bounce function with
FADER.
During recording
You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full
size when you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID
(ID-1/ID-2) system.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system communicates the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3 or letterbox) information of the
screen by adding signals to the gaps between video signals. If a TV supporting this
system is connected to your camcorder, the TV's wide mode is switched to
automatically.
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 by an A/V
connecting cable.
[b]
[c]
FN
[d]
in the menu settings (p. 76).
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