Canon MV300 Instruction Manual

Also see for MV 300 i: Instruction manual

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19EQuick OverviewYou can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play)modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times.To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera (or VCR (MV300i))menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on how to use themenus, see p. 36).Changing the recording mode (SP/LP)REC MODE••••SP( 35, 36)• When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape andusage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in theimage and the sound may be distorted during playback of tapes recorded in LPmode. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to SP mode.• If you record in both modes on the same tape, the picture may become distortedduring playback and the time code may not be written correctly.• A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-like noise and the sound may become distorted when played back on thiscamcorder, and vice versa.You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (A/V insert: MV300i only) to atape that has been recorded in LP mode. If you plan to use either of thesefunctions later, record in SP mode.16:9 (Widescreen TV recording)Produces images in the 16:9 format forplayback on widescreen TVs.1. Select 16:9 from the camera menu and turn it ON/OFF.2. Press the MENU button once more to close the menu.• “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 effect on.• You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program.• If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the imagewill appear to be vertically “squashed” (compressed).16:9••••••••OFF( 35)