Sony DCR-TRV40 Operating Instructions Manual page 206

Changing the default settings with the menu
POWER
Icon/item Mode
Meaning
switch
TAPESET
RECMODE • SP VCR
LP CAMERA
To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode
To increase tile recording time to 1.5 times the
SP mode
AUDIO MODE • 12BIT To record in the 12 bit mode (two stereo sounds) VCR
16BIT To record in the 16 bit n-lode (one stereo sound CAMERA
with high quality)
[EEREMAIN • AUTO To display the remaining tape bar: VCR
• For about eight seconds after a cassette is CAMERA
inserted and your camcorder calctdates the
remaining amount of tape
• For about eight seconds afler 10_ or
DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL is pressed
To ahvays display the remaining tape indicator
ON
Notes on the LPmode
•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 sotmd.
• When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master
cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
• You cannot dub audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode 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 on a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode.
• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance
in AUDIO MIX.
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