Sony DCR-TRV38E Service Manual page 58

Using the wide mode
Notes
•In the wide mode, you cannot operate the following functions:
– Recording still images on the "Memory Stick" during tape recording or tape
– BOUNCE
– OLD MOVIE
•Pictures recorded on the tape in wide mode cannot be returned to normal size.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE 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-1/ID-2)
system.
– You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on a TV.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video
signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is
automatically selected.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using the A/V
connecting cable.
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