Sony DCR-TRV38 - Manual (Page 27)

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Recording – Basics
Note on recording
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 174). In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.
When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing
back the tape on your camcorder.
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.
However, check the following:
– Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes on one tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Self-timer recording
You can record images on the tape with the self-timer. See page 47 for details.
Note
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) do not appear during
recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 39).
If you leave your camcorder during standby for five minutes while the cassette is
inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery pack and tape wear. To return to standby, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
and then back to CAMERA. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically
while the cassette is not inserted.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP
mode
• The transition between scenes may not be smooth.
• The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.
Note on the LOCK switch
When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set
to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting.
Recording a picture