Sony DCR-TRV17 - Manual (Page 101)

101
Customizing Your Camcorder
Icon/item
REC MODE
AUDIO MODE
q REMAIN
CLOCK SET
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
LTR SIZE
DEMO MODE
Mode
z SP
LP
z 12BIT
16BIT
z AUTO
ON
—
z OFF
ON
z VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
OFF
z NORMAL
2
×
z ON
OFF
Meaning
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 (the one stereo
sound with high quality).
To display the remaining tape bar:
• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is
turned on and calculates the remaining
amount of tape.
• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted
and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape.
• for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in
VCR mode.
• for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed
to display the screen indicators.
• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding
or picture search in the VCR mode.
To always display the remaining tape indicator.
To set the date or time (p. 18).
—
To automatically turn on a Sony TV when using
the laser link function (P. 37).
To switch the video input on a Sony TV when
using the laser function (P. 37).
—
To display selected menu items in normal size.
To display selected menu items at twice the
normal size.
To make the demonstration appear.
To cancel the demonstration mode.
POWER
switch
VCR
CAMERA
VCR
CAMERA
VCR
CAMERA
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
Changing the menu settings
CAMERA
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY
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 make audio dubbing 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 sound 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.
Notes on DEMO MODE
• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.
• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10
minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted.
Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the “NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the LCD screen or
in the viewfinder and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
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