Sony Handycam HDR-HC9 Operating Manual

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57Using the Menub Notes• Disconnect the i.LINK cable before changingthe [VCR HDV/DV] setting. Otherwise, theconnected device, such as a VCR, may not beable to recognize the video signal from yourcamcorder.• When [AUTO] is selected, if the signal switchesbetween HDV and DV formats, the picture andsound are interrupted temporarily.• When [i.LINK CONV] is set to [ON HDV tDV], pictures are output as follows:– at [AUTO], an HDV signal is converted to theDV format and output; a DV signal is outputas it is.– at [HDV], an HDV signal is converted to theDV format and output; a DV signal is notoutput.– at [DV], a DV signal is output as it is; anHDV signal is not output.You can select a recording format.B HDV1080i ( )Records in the HDV1080i specification.DV ( )Records in the DV format.b Notes• If you output the recording picture using ani.LINK cable, set [i.LINK CONV] accordingly.The following functions are available whenrecording in DV format.x REC MODE (Recording mode)B SP (SP)Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode ona cassette.LP (LP)Increases the recording time to 1.5 timesthe SP mode (Long Play).b Notes• If you record in the LP mode, pictures mayappear mosaic-like or sound may be interruptedwhen you play back the tape on othercamcorders or VCRs.• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and inthe LP mode on one tape, the playback picturemay be distorted or the time code may not bewritten properly between the scenes.x WIDE SELECTYou can select the aspect ratio accordingto the TV connected when recording. Referalso to the instruction manuals suppliedwith your TV.B 16:9 WIDERecords pictures in the full screen for a16:9 (wide) TV screen.4:3 ( )Records pictures in the full screen for a 4:3TV screen.b Notes• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TVconnected for playback (p. 59).x AUDIO MODEB 12BITRecords in the 12-bit mode (2 stereosounds).16BIT ( )Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo soundwith high quality).b Notes• When recording in the HDV format, sound isautomatically recorded in [16BIT] mode.x AUDIO MIXDuring tape playback, you can monitor thesound recorded by other camcorders usingaudio dubbing or 4ch microphonerecording.REC FORMATDV SETContinued ,