Sony DCR-VX2100 - Manual (Page 17)

Recording – Basics
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Recording a picture
Note on the recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long
play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In LP mode, you can record 1.5 times
as long as in SP mode.
When you record a tape on your camcorder in LP mode, we recommend playing the
tape on your camcorder.
Note on the LOCK switch
When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to
MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting. We
recommend that you set the LOCK switch to the left when you record on a cassette.
Note on the progressive recording mode
If you intend to use the images on your PC or play the images back as still images, we
recommend that you set PROG. SCAN to ON in the menu settings before shooting (p.
34). The picture quality may improve in this mode, but if you shoot a moving subject,
the image may shake when it is played back.
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. When you use a tape
with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting
the cassette if you use the end search function (p. 26).
However, check the following:
•When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
•Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape.
Note on tape transition
The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes when:
•You change the recording mode (SP/LP).
•You record in LP mode.
If you leave your camcorder in standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is
inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to prevent tape wear and save battery
power. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and to
CAMERA again. When a cassette is not inserted, your camcorder does not turn off.