Sony DVCAM DSR-25 Operating Instructions Manual page 65

VTR SET menu
Submenu
Icon/Menu
(page)
VTR SET REC MODE
VTR
AUTO INDEX
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STILL PICT
FF/REW SPD Selects the tape transport mode in fast-forward and rewind.
Setting
Switches the recording mode between DVCAM and DV (SP mode only). When you play
back a tape, the DVCAM/DV setting will be automatically switched; you do not need to use
this item.
DVCAM : Records in DVCAM format.
DV SP: Records in DV format (SP mode).
Notes
• The unit can record only in the DVCAM format or in the SP mode of the DV format.
• You cannot change the setting while recording.
• It is recommended that you record in the DVCAM format. There are some limitations with
respect to DV recording depending on machine specifications and the consumer DV
format as follows:
– The head system is optimized for DVCAM recording. A DV recording overwrites the last
track just before the beginning of the recording. As a result, at the border of these two
recorded portions, picture and sound may be distorted.
– The sound and picture will be recorded unsynchronized. (unlock mode)
– The time code is fixed to the drop frame mode. (only for NTSC)
– The DV IN TC setting on the TC/UB SET menu becomes invalid. The unit records
internal time code.
• If you dub a consumer DV tape from the DV jack on this unit, keep the following in mind:
– Set REC MODE to DV SP. If REC MODE has been set to DVCAM, a tape with an
invalid format (recording speed: DVCAM, sound: unsynchronized, unlock mode) will be
made. (The unit cannot convert unlock mode sound to lock mode sound.)
– If you edit a tape with an invalid format in the DSR-70/70P, DSR-70A/70AP, DSR-80/
80P, DSR-85/85P, DSR-1800/1800P, DSR-2000/2000P, etc., there may be some
restrictions.
For details on DVCAM/DV format compatibility, see "Compatibility of DVCAM and DV
Format" on page 76 (GB).
Selects whether or not the unit automatically marks an index signal when the unit in the
stop mode starts recording.
ON : Marks an index signal at the beginning of the recording.
OFF: Does not mark an index signal at the beginning of the recording.
Switches the image displayed in the still mode.
AUTO : Displays an optimized image according to the movement in the image.
FIELD: Displays a field image.
FRAME: Displays a frame image.
Note
If you select FIELD, the image of field 2 is displayed.
FF/REW : Fast-forwards or rewinds the tape at maximum speed without displaying the
picture.
SHUTTLEMAX: Fast-forwards or rewinds the tape at maximum speed (about 14 times
normal speed for NTSC; about 17 times normal speed for PAL) while displaying the
picture. However, if you use a tape recorded in the SP mode of the DV format, the
maximum tape speed will be about 24 times normal speed, regardless of the color
system used.
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