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Features
DVCAM cassettes
• The DSR-300A/300AP can use both standard-size
and mini-size DVCAM cassettes. According to
cassette size, the DSR-300A/300AP automatically
corrects reel position.
• The maximum recording/playback times are 184
minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for
mini cassettes.
• DVCAM cassettes include a cassette memory.
Information about the editing points (ClipLink™ log
data) that is specified while shooting is recorded into
this cassette memory.
Recordable the external video signals
Fitting the optional DSBK-501/501P Analog
Composite Input Board enables the camcorder to
record external analog video signals. (See pages 24, 58
and 84.)
ClipLink™ function
The ClipLink function links all stages from shooting to
editing. Once editing points have been set with this
function during shooting, they can be used to boost the
efficiency of editing work.
Creation of clips
Using the ClipLink function, the camcorder operator
can create clips to be used during editing.
The images captured at the Mark IN points are
recorded in a compressed format onto the tape as
1)
"Index Pictures"
. In addition, editing point-related
data (scene number, time code for Mark IN/OUT
points, etc.) is recorded in the cassette memory.
ClipLink mode
To use the ClipLink function, select the menu setting
to set the DSR-300A/300AP into ClipLink mode.
There is also a ClipLink continue function that enables
clips to be continued even after a break in recording.
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1) It is necessary to fit the optional DSBK-301A Index
Picture Board.
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Chapter 1 Overview
PCM digital audio
Recording/playback can be set to audio lock mode.
You are able to select between two-channel recording
(with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz) mode or four-
channel recording (with a sampling frequency of 32
kHz) mode (CH-1 and CH-2 only).
Equipped with audio output connectors
During recording or playback, audio output can be
monitored via a built-in speaker, a connected earphone
or via (two-channel) audio output connectors.
Color playback
Connect an external video monitor for color playback
(playback adaptor not required). The DSR-300A/
300AP is equipped with two video monitor connectors:
one for composite video output and the other for S-
video output.
VCR data display
The DSR-300A/300AP is able to display the following
data on the viewfinder screen.
• Time values (counter, time code, or user bit values)
• Audio recording levels
• Remaining tape time
• Operation mode of the VCR section
• Remaining battery capacity
• ClipLink information
Recording on external VCRs
Betacam or S-VHS VCRs can be connected to the
VTR connector (26-pin) on the rear panel.
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