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Compatibility of DVCAM and DV Format
DVCAM and DV cassettes
Both DVCAM and DV cassettes can be used on DVCAM or DV video
equipment. The recording format is defined according to recorder format
as described below.
Recorder format
DVCAM
(If the REC MODE
on the
VTR
SET
menu is set to
DVCAM on this unit.)
DV
(If the REC MODE
on the
VTR
SET
menu is set to DV SP
on this unit.)
Cassette format
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
Recording format
DVCAM
DV
• This unit can record in DV format. (SP mode only)
• This digital videocassette recorder complies with the DVCAM format.
Though DV cassettes can be used for recording, we recommend that you
use DVCAM cassettes. Particularly when you use a Mini-DV cassette
that is longer than 60 minutes, do not play back the tape repeatedly (i.e.,
when editing). Set STILL TIME to 1 MIN or 30 SEC (See page 43 ),
and FROM REC P to STOP (See page 44 ).
• If you use a DV cassette to record images in the DVCAM format, the
recording time will be reduced to 2/3 of the time indicated on the DV
cassette.
• If you use a DVCAM cassette to record images in the DV format (SP
mode), the recording time will be extended to 1.5 times the time indicated
on the DVCAM cassette.
Some tapes cannot be played on DVCAM or DV video equipment.
Tape
DV-formatted
DVCAM-formatted
On DV video equipment
(Consumer VCR)
Can be played back.
(A tape recorded in the
LP mode cannot be
played by some
equipment.)
Some DV video
equipment may be able
to play back a DVCAM-
formatted tape.
On DVCAM video equipment
(This unit)
Can be played back only when
recorded in the SP mode.
A tape recorded in the LP mode
can be played by some
equipment. (This unit can play
back a DV-tormatted tape only in
the SP mode.)
Can be played back.
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