16X9 Mode - RCA CC436 User Manual

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16X9 Mode

The new 16 X 9 TV format provides a 30% wider picture than conventional TVs of the
same height. The 16 X 9 recording mode lets you make recordings compatible with
this new format. When the 16 X 9 mode is activated, the camcorder records black bars
at the top and bottom of the picture to produce the wide-screen effect. This is known as
"letter box" recording. When played back on a standard size TV, black bars appear in
the picture.
Do not use this recording mode unless you have a 16 x 9 TV.
16X9 Mode
To Record in the 16X9 Mode
1. Press DISPLAY and repeatedly press
DIGITAL ZOOM to select 16 x 9. The
following display will appear in the
viewfinder.
16 x 9
Indicator
30
New 16x9 TV Screen
Standard Shape TV Screen
16 x 9
Normal Mode
2. To turn off the 16 x 9 mode,
repeatedly press the DIGITAL ZOOM
button to return to the normal mode.
No display will appear in the
viewfinder.