Down Convert - Sony HVR-Z1E/Z1P Operating Instructions Manual

• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before setting [i.LINK CONV]. Otherwise, the connected
video device may not be able to recognize the video signal from this camcorder.

DOWN CONVERT

Select the picture format to be output when you play back the tape recorded in the
HDV specification.
This setting is effective for the following output:
- COMPONENT OUTPUT (at 480p/480i and 576p/576i)
- S VIDEO
- AUDIO/VIDEO
- i.LINK (when [HDVtDV CONV] is set to [ON] in [i.LINK CONV])
GSQUEEZE
LETTER BOX
EDGE CROP
Tip
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• When you view pictures that were recorded in the DVCAM (DV) format with [DV WIDE
REC] set to [ON] on a 4:3 standard TV, pictures may appear as they are in height, but are
compressed in width depending on the TV. If you view the recorded pictures on such type
of 4:3 standard TV, set [DV WIDE REC] to [OFF] before recording.
Select to output signals to a 16:9 wide TV or a TV compatible with
16:9 wide mode.
Pictures will appear as follows:
Select to output signals to a TV that is not compatible with 16:9 wide
mode.
Pictures will appear as follows:
Select to display the center of the picture in 4:3 aspect ratio by
cropping the both sides of the picture.
Pictures will appear as follows:
On a 16:9 wide TV
On a TV compatible
with 16:9 wide mode
On a 4:3 standard
TV
On a 4:3 standard
TV
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