Usable cassettes
Audio mode
12-bit mode: The original sound can be
recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in
stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo
1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting
AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during
playback. Both sounds can be played back.
16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded
but the original sound can be recorded in high
quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound
recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. When
playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit
mode, 16BIT indicator appears on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder.
When you play back a dual
sound track tape
When you play back a dual sound track tape
recorded in a stereo system, set HiFi SOUND
to the desired mode in the menu settings
(p. 156).
Sound from speaker
HiFi SOUND
mode
STEREO
1
2
You cannot record dual sound programs on
your camcorder.
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Playing back
Playing back a dual
a stereo tape
sound track tape
Stereo
Main sound and
sub sound
Left sound
Main sound
Right sound
Sub sound