Sony Handycam DCR-PC3 Operating Instructions Manual page 80

Changing the menu settings
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REC MODE
AUDIO MODE
qREMAIN
DATA CODE
CLOCK SET
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
mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder. Noise may occur
in pictures and sound when you record image on other than a Sony Excellence/
Master mini DV cassette.
• 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 16BIT mode.
• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance
in AUDIO MIX.
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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 (the one stereo
sound with high quality)
z AUTO To display the remaining tape bar:
• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is
turned on and calculates the remaining
amount of tape
• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted
and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape
• for about 8 seconds after the playback button
is pressed in VTR mode
• for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed
to display the screen indicators
• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding
or picture search in the VTR mode
ON To always display the remaining tape indicator
z DATE/CAM To display date, time and various settings
during playback
DATE To display date and time during playback
To reset the date or time (p. 82)
z ON To make the demonstration appear
OFF To cancel the demonstration mode
POWER
switch
VTR
CAMERA
VTR
CAMERA
VTR
CAMERA
VTR
CAMERA
MEMORY
CAMERA