The Record mode function works in both Camera and Player modes.
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This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode.
- "SP" : This mode allows 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.
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"LP" : This mode allows 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.
The Audio mode function works in both Camera and Player modes.
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This camcorder records sound in two ways. (12Bit,16Bit)
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"12Bit" : You can record two 12Bit stereo sound tracks. The original stereo sound
can be recorded onto the main (Sound1) track. Additional stereo sound
can be dubbed onto the sub (Sound2) track.
- "16Bit" : You can record one high quality stereo soundtrack using 16Bit recording
mode. Audio dubbing is not possible when using this mode.
1. Set the Select
switch to TAPE. (VP-D385
(
i
)
only)
2. Press the MODE button to set
Camera ( ) or Player ( )
.
3. Press the MENU button.
The menu list will appear
4. Move the Joystick (
▲
/
▼
)
up or down to select "Record", then press the Joystick
or move the Joystick (
) to the right.
5. Move the Joystick (
▲
/
▼
)
up or down to select "Rec Mode"or "Audio Mode", then
press the Joystick.
6. Move the
Joystick (
▲
/
▼
)
up or down to select the desired record mode or audio mode,
then press the Joystick.
Rec mode can be set to "SP" or "LP".
Audio mode can be set to "12Bit" or "16Bit".
7. To exit, press the
MENU button.
The selected indicator is displayed.
When "12Bit" is selected, no indicator is displayed.
We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any tapes recorded on
this camcorder. Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce
mosaic shaped distortion.
When you record a tape in SP and LP modes, or LP mode only, the playback picture
may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly if there is a gap
between scenes.
Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality.
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To edit audio on your camcorder, you must set 12Bit for the Audio mode and SP for the Rec mode.
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SELECTING THE RECORD MODE & AUDIO MODE (Rec Mode & Audio Mode)
advanced recording
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MENU
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LP
Move Select Exit
Camera Mode
Record
Rec Mode
Move Select Exit
Audio Mode
WindCut Plus
Real Sterco
Camera Mode
MENU
Record
Rec Mode
✔ 12Bit
16Bit
(VP-D385(
i
) only)
