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