Sony DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual page 76

Changing the MENU settings
Icon/item
Mode
Meaning
POWER
switch
^ REC MODE
• SP To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode VTR
LP To inrease the recording time to 1.5 times the
SP mode
GAMER/
AUDIO MODE • 12B1T To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo
sounds)
VTR
GAMER/
16B1T To record in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo
sound with high quality)
ES3 REMAIN
• AUTO
To display the remaining tape bar:
• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is
turned on and calculates the remaining
amount of tape
• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted
and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape
• for about 8 seconds after ►- is pressed in
VTR mode
• for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed
to display the screen indicators
• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding
or picture search in the VTR mode
VTR
GAMER/
ON To always display the remaining tape indicator
DATA CODE • DATE/CAM To display date, time and various settings
during playback
VTR
DATE To display date and time during playback
Notes on the LP mode
• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing
the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or
VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.
• When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master
mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
• You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP moc
for the tape to be audio dubbed.
• When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in
the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be
written properly between scenes.
Notes on AUDIO MODE
• You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16BIT mode.
• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balanc.
in AUDIO MIX.