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Compatibility on editing using a DV connection
When this unit is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment
using DV connectors, the recording format of an edited tape is defined
according to the recorder format as described below.
Source tape
DV-formatted
1
)
DV-formatted
DVCAM-
formatted
4
)
DVCAM-
formatted
4
)
Player format
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
5
)
Recorder format
2
)
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
Recorded format
DVCAM
3
'
DV
DVCAM
3
)
DV
DVCAM
DV
6
)
DVCAM
7
)
DV
6
)
1) On this unit, only DV-formatted tapes recorded in the SP mode can be used as
source tapes.
2) This unit will be restricted according to the REC MODE setting on the VTR
SET menu.
3) When you copy a DV-formatted tape using DVCAM video equipment, the
recorded format of the copied tape is the following DVCAM format.
• The audio recording mode of the copied tape is unlock mode.
• The time code of the copied tape is partly inaccurate.
4) If you use a DVCAM-formatted tape as described in 3) above, the audio
recording mode of the recorded tape is unlock mode and the time code is partly
inaccurate.
5) Some DV video equipment may be able to play back a DVCAM-formatted
tape. Even if the tape is played back, the contents of the playback cannot be
guaranteed.
6) The audio recording mode of the edited tape is lock mode.
7) Depending on the signal conditions of the source tape, you may not be able to
edit the tape using the DV connection.
Limitations on editing
You will find the following limitations when editing.
• Due to differences of track pitch, you cannot record or edit DV-formatted
tapes using DVCAM video equipment.
• Depending on signal conditions, you may not be able to record or edit
DVCAM-formatted tapes. In these cases, copy the tape again using
analog audio/video jacks.
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