Canon XH A1S Instruction Manual page 7

About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications
In the manual, a distinction is made between video signal standards (camera section) and recording
standards (recorder section). The video signal can be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard
definition) specifications; the recording standard on the tape will be HDV or DV, respectively.
Camera Section HD/SD
Recorder Section HDV/DV
Playback Signal HDV/DV
HD/SD SDI Terminal HD/SD
HDV/DV Terminal HDV/DV
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