Sony DCR-PC100 - Manual (Page 35)

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Advanced Recording Operations
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture
during a playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the
widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,
you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in in the menu settings (p. 76).
To cancel the wide mode
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings (p. 76).
In the wide mode
You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.
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.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video
signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is
automatically selected.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using an A/V
connecting cable.
Using the wide mode
[a]
[c]
[b]
[d]
16:9WIDE
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