Sony DCR-TRV25 Operating Instructions - Page 49
Using the wide mode
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Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the longwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, the screen size is automatically selected. [a] [b] 16:9WIDE [c] [d] (1) In the standby mode, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 16:9WIDE in in the menu settings, then press the dial (p. 177). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. Advanced Recording Operations MENU To cancel the wide mode Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. In the wide mode You cannot select the following functions: - OLD MOVIE - BOUNCE - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) 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 settings. 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. 49