Recording in 16:9 Mode

The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD, retaining image quality and providing a larger horizontal angle of view.

Set the <MODE SELECT> switch to SD 16:9.
The camcorder's viewfinder has a 16:9 aspect ratio. If you select the 4:3 aspect ratio, the picture will appear in the center of the screen with black side panels (Pillarboxed).

HD footage may only be recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio.

If you play back a 16:9 recording on a normal TV, the image appears horizontally squeezed. If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S (S1) terminal or Video ID-1 system, recordings made in the 16:9 mode will be automatically played back in widescreen mode. The aspect ratio does not change when you operate the <MODE SELECT> switch during recording. It changes once you pause recording.