Sony DCR-TRV40E User Manual

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SP

LP

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12BIT

16BIT

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AUTO

ON

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 (one stereo sound with
high quality)

To display the remaining tape bar:

• For about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted

and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape

• For about eight seconds after N or DISPLAY/

TOUCH PANEL is pressed

To always display the remaining tape indicator

VCR
CAMERA

VCR
CAMERA

VCR
CAMERA

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 dub audio 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 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.