Sony DCR-PC1 - Manual (Page 13)

Camera recording
Note on Recording mode
This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long
play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu system. In LP mode, you can record 1.5 times
as long as in SP mode.
Notes on LP mode
•We recommend to use this camcorder to play back a tape recorded on this camcorder.
If a tape recorded on other camcorder is played back on this camcorder, or vice versa,
mosaic-pattern noise may appear.
• 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 time code may not be written,
properly between scenes.
•When you record in LP mode, we recommend you to use a Sony Excellence/Master
mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
•You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in LP mode. Use the SP mode for
the tape to be audio dubbed.
Notes on the time code
• The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours: minutes:
seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes: seconds: frames) in
VTRmode.
• Be sure not to make a blank portion when recording, because the time code will start
from "0:00:00:00" again, and you cannot rewrite the time code on the tape.
• This camcorder uses the drop frame mode.
Note on the beep sound
The beep soimds when you operate the camcorder. Several beeps also sound as a
warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder.
Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the
beep sound, select "OFF" in the menu system.
Note on remaining tape indicator
The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape. Though the
indicator does not appear at the time of recording, it will appear in a few seconds.