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Using the Menu
DCR-HC32E/HC33E/HC39E/HC42E/HC43E 2-584-907-13(1)
STANDARD SET menu
Settings while recording on a tape or other
basic settings (REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/
LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT/USB, etc.)
The default settings are marked with
.
The indicators in parentheses appear when
the items are selected.
See page 34 for details on selecting
menu items.
REC MODE (Recording mode)
SP ()
Records in the SP (Standard Play) mode
on a cassette.
LP ()
Increases the recording time to 1.5 times
the SP mode (Long Play).
• If you record in the LP mode, a mosaic-like
noise may appear or sound may be interrupted
when you play back the tape on other
camcorders or VCRs.
• When you mix recordings in the SP mode
and in the LP mode on one tape, the playback
picture may be distorted or the time code may
not be written properly between the scenes.
AUDIO MODE
12BIT
Records in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo
sounds).
16BIT ( )
Records in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo
sound with high quality).
VOLUME
See page 21.
MULTI-SOUND
You can select whether to play back audio
recorded using other devices with dual
sound or stereo sound.
STEREO
Plays back with main and sub sound (or
stereo sound).
1
Plays back with main sound or the left
channel sound.
2
Plays back with sub sound or the right
channel sound.
• You can play back, but cannot record a dual
sound track cassette on your camcorder.
• The setting returns to [STEREO] when you
have the power source disconnected from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
AUDIO MIX
See page 63.
EXT SUR MIC
(External surround microphone)
(DCR-HC39E/HC42E/HC43E)
WIDE STEREO ( )
Records 2 channel sound with more
presence by connecting a microphone
(optional).
STEREO
Records the stereo sound normally.
• You need a compatible accessory such as the
ECM-HQP1 microphone (optional) to record
the sound in the [WIDE STEREO] setting.
• Sound is recorded in the [STEREO] setting
if the microphone is not connected, even if
another setting is selected.
LCD/VF SET
The recorded picture will not be affected
by this operation.
LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
Adjust the brightness with / .
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