Sony DCR-TRV40 User Manual

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on tape that has recorded
copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on
your camcorder.

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals
for copyright protection of software.
“COPY INHIBIT” appears on the screen or on the TV screen if you try to record such
software.
Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in

stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be
adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback.
Both sounds can be played back.

16-bit mode: New audio cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in

high quality. Moreover, your camcorder can also play back sound
recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. When playing back a tape
recorded in the 16-bit mode, the 16BIT indicator appears on screen.

When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set HiFi
SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 202).

STEREO

Stereo

Main sound and
sub sound

1

Left sound

Main sound

2

Right sound

Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.