Sony TRV950 Operating Instructions - Page 214

Changing the default settings with the menu Icon/item TAPE SET REC MODE Mode z SP LP AUDIO MODE z 12BIT 16BIT qREMAIN z AUTO MIC LEVEL ON z AUTO MANUAL Meaning POWER switch To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) To record in the 16-bit mode (one stereo sound with high quality) To display the remaining tape bar: • For about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape • For about eight seconds after N or DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL is pressed To always display the remaining tape indicator Adjusts audio recording level automatically Adjusts audio recording level manually VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA Notes on the LP mode •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 sound. •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. 214