SYSTEM MENUYTapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode can
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed whilebe played back not only on this camcorder but
also on a Super VHS VCR or a VCR equipped
recording.
with the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
REC MODEfunction.
Allows you to set the recording mode. OEP�N When tapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET
(Extended Play) is more economical, providingmode are played back on a VCR equipped with
three times the recording time.the SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK)
YIf the recording mode is switched duringfunction, S-VHS picture quality is not available.
recording, the playback picture will be blurred atN Tapes recorded in S-VHS ET mode cannot be
the switching point.played back on some VCRs, including some
JVC VCRs.
D. ZOOM
YTapes recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET mode
Zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoomcannot be played back correctly on a normal VHS
limit), to a maximum of 50X or 600X digital
VCR.
magnification.YS-VHS ET does not work with S-VHS tapes.
When set to OOFF� only optical zoom (maximum
YTo avoid on-screen noise, do not perform Still
16x magnification) can function.
Playback or Shuttle Search repeatedly.
WIDEYIf the picture contains a lot of jitter or noise, use a
When set to OON� black bars will be recorded at thecleaning cassette.
top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-
like Owide-screen� effect. Not effective with
OSnapshot� (GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340 only,
pg. 12).
(GR-SXM740/SXM540/SXM340/
S-VHS (S-VHS ET)SX970 only)
ON: With an S-VHS cassette, OS� appears and
the camcorder records in S-VHS.
With a VHS cassette, OS-ET� appears and the
camcorder records with S-VHS picture quality,
which is called Super VHS ET (Expansion
Technology). S-VHS REC appears during
recording.
OFF: Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS
cassette.
YJVC EHG (Extra High Grade) tapes are
recommended for superior results.
Use S-VHS tape for storing recordings for an
extended period or for recording important
scenes, as it enables higher-quality recording and
playback.
YWith some tapes, better picture quality may not
be obtained even with S-VHS ET recording. It is
recommended that you do test record beforehand
to make sure whether better results can be
obtained.
YIf the S-VHS ET mode or recording format is
switched during recording, the playback picture
will be blurred at the switching point.
YIt is recommended that tapes recorded on this
camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
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