Using The Wide Mode.32 - Sony DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the wide mode
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the screen during tecordiivg in 16:9WIDE mode
[a].
The picture
durirrg playing back on a normal TV
[b]
or a wide -screen TV
[c]
are compressed in the
widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,
you can watch pictures of normal iiiuiges
[d].
In the standby mode, set 16:9W1DE to ON in the MENU settings (p. 72).
MENU
To cancel the wide mode
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the MENU settings.
In the wide mode
You cannot select the old movie function with DIGITAL EFFECT and the bounce
function with FADER.
During recording
You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in the 16:9W1DE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full
size when you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID
(ID-l/ID-2) system.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals mserted between
video sign^ when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V
cormecting cable.