16X9 Mode - RCA CC616 User Manual

Recording

16X9 Mode

The camcorder has a 16X9 recording mode that lets you make recordings compatible
with the 16X9 format. When 16X9 is activated, the camcorder records black bars at
the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide-screen effect. This is also
known as "letter box" recording.
To Record Using the 16X9 Mode
FADE
16X9
1. Place the POWER switch to
CAMERA. The power indicator will
light and the camcorder will enter
record pause.
2. Make sure SCENE SELECT AE dial is
not set to AUTO.
3. Press MODE until 16X9 appears
beside the F2 button in the display
panel. 16X9 appears in the
2
F
viewfinder.
Normal Mode
16X9
1 FADE 2
F F
4. Press F2 to activate the 16X9 mode.
Black bars appear at the top and
bottom of the picture in the
viewfinder.
5. Press the F2 button again to turn off
the 16X9 mode.
Note: When the SCENE SELECT AE dial is
set to AUTO, the 16X9 mode will not operate.
New 16x9 TV Screen
Standard Shape TV Screen
Do not use this mode unless
you have a compatible 16X9
TV. When played on a
regular TV, black bars appear
in the picture.
16X9 Mode
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