Using the wide mode
In wide mode, you cannot select the following modes:
•Old movie
•Progressive recording mode
During recording
You cannot operate the wide mode function. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full
size when:
– You connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)
system.
– You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on a TV.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3 or letter box) using video
signals.
If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is automatically
selected.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using the A/V
connecting cable.
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