Sony DCR-VX700 - Manual (Page 71)

Glossary
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Audio mode
I'lio aroa on the tape where audio signals are recorded. There arc two modes on DV tormat:
• 12-bil mode which records two stereo sounds.
• 16-lHt mode which records a stereo sound with high quality
Tire number of audio tracks depend on the selected mode.
This camcorder records with 12-bit mode only and can play back a tape recorded with both modes.
Though the DV recording system records two stereo sounds to stereo 1 and 2, this camcorder records
the sound to stereo 1 only. You can adjust the playback sound balance between stereo 1 and 2 (p. 23).
Cassette memory (p. 41)
Cassette memory-mounted DV format cassette can store:
- Index information such as recorded date or time,
- Standard tape information that can also be stored on a DV format cassette lacking cassette memory,
etc.
DV format
Newly developed consumer digital VCR format. For higher quality pictures and sound, video and
audio signals are recorded on a tape as digital signals.
ID-2 system
ID-2 system records a copyright control signal to pro\'ide copyright protection of software when using
the AV connecting cable.
Iris (p. 36)
Same as lens diaphragm. Adjustable lens-opening mechanism.
NTSC system (p. 56)
TV color system standard used in the USA and other parts of the world. An NTSC-recorded tape
cannot be played back on the PAL or SECAM system VCR.
PROGRAM AE (p. 34)
The selectable recording mode to fit the subject or shooting situation
In this camcorder, five PROGRAM AE modes (auto mode is included) are selectable.
Remote Commander mode (p. 68)
The type of Remote control signal. There are five types (VTRl, VTR2, VTR3, VTR4, and ID) to prevent
misoperation between the Remote Commanders of Sony video products. Select VTR4 or ID to control
this camcorder. Normally select VTR4, and select ID to prevent misoperation.
RFU adaptor (p. 16)
Converts video and audio signals into a television wave signal to playback a picture at a TV program
position.
S video jack (p. 16)
Separates the video signal into chrominance and luminance (black and white) signals to get a clear
picture.
Standby mode (p. 12)
The camcorder is ready to start recording, recording standby mode. To set standby mode, turn
STANDBY up.
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