Sony DCR DVD92 Operating Guide - Page 26
Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/
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Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture (DCR-DVD203/DVD403/DVD703/DVD803) By recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode, you can enjoy wide-angle, high-resolution pictures. If you intend to view pictures on a wide TV, recording in the 16:9 (wide) mode is recommended. POWER switch WIDE SELECT button • You cannot change the aspect ratio in the following cases: - when the POWER switch is set to (Still). - while recording movies - when [D.EFFECT] is set to [OLD MOVIE] (p.64). • Differences in the angle of view between 4:3 and 16:9 vary depending on the zoom position. • When recording on a DVD-R/DVD-RW (VIDEO mode)/DVD+RW, the available recording time may be shorter in the following situations. - when you record pictures while toggling between 16:9 and 4:3. - when you change the [REC MODE] during 4:3 (p.65). 1 Slide the POWER switch down to light up the (Movie) lamp. CHG MODE ON OFF (CHG) POWER 2 Press WIDE SELECT repeatedly to select the desired screen aspect ratio. 16:9* 4:3* To play back pictures after connecting your camcorder to a TV Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (16:9/4:3) (p.42). • When viewing 16:9 pictures with [TV TYPE] set to [4:3], pictures may appear rough depending on subjects. To play back images on a DVD player or a DVD recorder The way you see pictures on the TV screen may differ depending on your player. For details, refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices you are using. • When you play back pictures recorded in 16:9 on a DVD+RW with a DVD player or a DVD recorder, they may appear to be compressed in the lengthwise direction. * When viewing on the LCD screen. It may be different in the viewfinder. 26