45ENGLISHAdvanced Recording REC MODE✤ The REC MODE function works in both CAMERA and PLAYER modes.✤ This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode. SP (standard play): This mode permits 60 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape. LP (long play): This mode permits 90 minutes of recording time with a DVM60 tape.1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA or PLAYER mode.2. Press the MENU ON/OFF button. The menu list will appear.3. Turn the MENU DIAL to highlight REC MODE.4. To select the REC MODE, press the ENTER button. The REC MODE switches between SP and LP with each press.5. To exit, press the MENU ON/OFF button.Notes We recommend that you use this camcorder to play back any tape recorded on this camcorder.Playing back a tape recorded in other equipment may produce mosaic shaped noise. When you record in SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the timecode may not be written properly between scenes. Record using SP mode for best picture and sound quality.(MENU) SP STBYPROGRAM AE .........AUTODSE SELECT ...........OFFW.BALANCE.............AUTOSHUTTER.................AUTOIRIS...........................AUTOREC MODE ..............SP: MENU(MENU) LP STBYPROGRAM AE .........AUTODSE SELECT ...........OFFW.BALANCE.............AUTOSHUTTER.................AUTOIRIS...........................AUTOREC MODE ..............LP: MENU