Types of recording modes and changing the recording modes

Solution

Selecting the Video Quality
The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select XP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The following table gives approximate recording times.




REFERENCE
For approximate recording times, see Movie-recording Times .

Changing the recording modes
1. Press <FUNC.> button



2. Select [ Standard Play 6 Mbps ].



3. Select desired recording mode, and then press <SET> button.

4. Press <FUNC.> button to close the menu.

NOTE
  • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.
  • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode.