About Dv; Screen Sizes And Disc Formats - Pioneer RCS-404H Operating Instructions Manual

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About DV

DVR-640H-AV only:
Using DV, also known as i.LINK or IEEE 1394-1995, you
can connect a DV camcorder to this recorder using a DV
cable for input of audio, video, data and control signals.
"i.LINK" and the "i.LINK" logo are trademarks.
• This recorder is only compatible with DV-format
(DVC-SD) camcorders. Digital satellite receivers and
Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible.
• You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at
a time to this recorder.
• You cannot control this recorder from external
equipment connected via the DV IN jack.

Screen sizes and disc formats

When viewing on a standard TV or monitor
Screen format of disc
16:9
4:3
When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor
Screen format of disc
16:9
4:3
Setting
4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
4:3 (Letter Box)
4:3 (Pan & Scan)
Setting
16:9
16:9
• It may not always be possible to control the
connected camcorder via the DV IN jack.
• Digital camcorders can usually record audio as
stereo 16-bit / 48 kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12-bit /
32 kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo
audio track. Set the DV Input setting as required (see
DV Input on page 130).
• Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 kHz or 48
kHz (not 44.1 kHz).
• Picture disturbance in the recording may occur if the
source component pauses playback or plays an
unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the
source component, or the DV cable is disconnected.
• The DV IN jack is an input only. There is no output
functionality.
Appearance
The program is shown in widescreen with black bars at
the top and bottom of the screen.
The sides of the program are cropped so that the picture
fills the whole screen.
The program is presented correctly on either setting.
Appearance
The program is presented in widescreen.
Your TV will determine how the picture is presented—
check the manual that came with the TV for details.
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