Canon MV430 Instruction Book page 19

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You can't add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert: MV430i only) to a
tape that has been recorded in LP mode. If you plan to use either of these
functions later, record in SP mode.
( Changing the recording mode (SP/LP)
You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play)
modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times.
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MV430i
+(GSME))
MENU
►VCR
SET UP
(CQ37) I_
|^>j ►REC MODE-SP
To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then
select REC MODE, set it to LP and close the menu.
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Notes:
• When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and
usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the
image and the sound may be distorted during playback. For important
recordings, therefore, set the camera to SP mode.
• If you record in both modes on the same tape, the picture may become distorted
during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.
• A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaic¬
like noise and the sound may become distorted when played back on this
camcorder, and vice versa.
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