Changing The Recording Mode (Sp/Lp) - Canon Optura 300 Instruction Manual

Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)

You can choose from SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage
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by 1.5 times.
❍ Tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be used for audio dubbing (
or AV insert (
❍ Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, picture and
sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the
SP mode for important recordings.
❍ We recommend recording in SP mode if you plan to transfer the images to a
computer.
❍ If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture
may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly.
❍ If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital
device on this camcorder, or vice versa, picture and sound may become
distorted.
CAMERA
VCR SET UP
( 42)
To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [VCR SET UP]. Select
[REC MODE], set it to [LP] and close the menu.
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PLAY (VCR)
REC MODE•••••SP
CARD CAMERA
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CARD PLAY (VCR)