Additional Information; Compatibility Of Dvcam And Dv Formats - Sony DVCAM DSR-PD100AP Operating Instructions Manual

Additional infoamation

Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats

DVCAM format is developed as a more reliable and higher end format than consumer DV
format. Here explained are differences, compatibility, and limitations on editing about
DVCAM and DV formats.
Differences between DVCAM and DV formats
Item
Track pitch
Audio sampling frequency 12 bit: 32 kHz
Audio recording mode
Time code
1)
There are two modes for audio recording, lock mode and unlock mode. In lock mode, the
sampling frequencies of audio and video are synchronized. In unlock mode, which
consumer DV format adopts, the two sampling frequencies are independent. Therefore,
lock mode is more effective than unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition
during audio editing.
Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes
Both mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes can be used on mini DVCAM or mini DV video
equipment. The recording format of picture is defined according to recorder's format as
described below.
Recorder's format
DVCAM
DV
This digital camcorder complies with DVCAM format. Though mini DV cassettes can be
used for recording, we recommend you to use mini DVCAM cassettes to get the most out of
high reliability of DVCAM format. The recording time of mini DV cassettes is 2/3 shorter
than that indicated on the mini DV cassettes.
Compatibility on playback
Some tapes cannot be played back on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment.
Tape
DV-formatted
DVCAM-formatted
116
DVCAM
15 m
16 bit: 48 kHz
1) Lock mode
Drop frame system or
Non-drop frame system
(DSR-PD100A)
Cassette's format
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
On DV video equipment
Can be played back
(only when recorded in SP mode)
Some equipments may be able
to play back
DV
10 m
12 bit: 32 kHz
16 bit: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Unlock mode
Drop frame system only
(NTSC)
Recording format
DVCAM
DVCAM
DV
DV
On DVCAM video equipment
Can be played back
Can be played back