Sony GV-9 - Manual (Page 33)

Recording/playback time
Two tape speeds can be selected with the SP/LP selector.
The recording time in the LP mode is twice as long as that in the SP mode. For
better picture and sound, recording in the SP mode is recommended. During
playback, the mode in which the tape was recorded is selected automatically.
Cassettes and their recording time
There are two formats tor 8 mm video recording, NTSC and PAL. Video cassette
tapes are made to correspond to the respective formats. Use NTSC format cassette
tapes for GV-9. You will find “P6” on the package of the cassette.
In some countries, however, only PAL format cassette tapes with “P5” on the
packages are available. If a PAL format cassette is used with this unit, the actual
recording time may differ from the standard recording time indicated on the
cassette.
For your reference, the recording times for NTSC and PAL format cassettes are as
follows:
NTSC cassettes PAL cassettes
Cassette
Recording time
Cassette
Recording time
SP mode LP mode SP mode LP mode
P6-15 15 min. 30 min. P5-15 22 min. 44 min.
P6-30 30 min. 60 min. P5-30 43 min. 86 min.
P6-60 60 min. 120 min. P5-60 84 min. 168 min.
P6-90 90 min. 180 min. P5-90 126 min. 252 min.
P6-120 120 min. 240 min.
Note
If you record with this unit on a tape which has been recorded in the PCM mode,
and if you piay back this tape by using a VCR with PCM function, occasionaily the
sound may be cut off. In this case, set the audio monitor switch of the VCR to the
standard position.
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