Sharp VL-Z7U Operation Manual - Page 57

Recording in LP (Long Play Recording) Mode Available mode: Tape Camera This camcorder allows you to record in LP (Long Play Recording) mode for approximately 50% more recording time with the same picture quality as that in SP (Standard Play Recording) mode. 1 In Tape Camera mode, press the DISPLAY button until the mode screen appears. 6 Press l or m to select "LP", then press the center of the Operation button. TAPE SPEED LP 7 Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen. • The long play recording mode indicator only appears when the onscreen indicators are turned on. LP TAPE BLC / GA I N OFF FADE MENU SC ENE MENU 2 Press l or m on the Operation button to select "MENU", then press the center of the Operation button. 3 Press l or m to select "EXECUTE", then press the center of the Operation button. 4 Press l or m to select T, then press the center of the Operation button. 5 Press l or m to select "TAPE SPEED", then press the center of the Operation button. SE T T I NG 1 QK. RE TURN DG T L Z O OM TAPE SPEED SP Z O OM M I C L P RE TURN Long play recording mode indicator To return to SP mode Select "SP" in step 6 above. Notes on the use of LP mode • To record in LP mode, be sure to use a Mini DV cassette labeled for use with LP mode. • Frozen images, mosaic-pattern picture noise, audio interruptions or audio loss may occur in the following cases: -When using a tape which is not designated for use with LP mode. -When a tape recorded in LP mode under high temperature conditions is played back. -When a tape recorded in LP mode with the camcorder is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder from another manufacturer. -When a tape recorded in LP mode is played back on a Mini DV player or camcorder without an LP function. • Audio dubbing is not possible with LP mode recording. Useful Features 43