Sony DCR-TRV730 Operating Instructions - Page 36

Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9 WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. [a] [b] 16:9WIDE [c] [d] In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in the menu settings (p. 78). MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. In the wide mode You cannot select OLD MOVIE. During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu setting. 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 the 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 by an A/V 36 connecting cable.