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x After using the cassette
Rewind the tape to the beginning to avoid
distortion of the picture or the sound. The
cassette should then be put in its case, and
stored in an upright position.
x When cleaning the gold-plated
connector
Generally, clean the gold-plated connector
on a cassette with a cotton-wool swab after
every 10 times it has been ejected.
If the gold-plated connector on the cassette
is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape
indicator may not show correctly.
The DVCAM format was developed as a
more reliable and higher-end format than
the consumer DV format. Explained here
are the differences, compatibility, and
limitations on editing for the DVCAM and
DV formats.
appears when the DVCAM
standard is not met.
Differences between the DVCAM and
DV formats
* There are 2 modes for audio recording, lock
mode and unlock mode. In lock mode, the
sampling frequencies of audio and video are
synchronized. Therefore, lock mode is more
effective than unlock mode in digital
processing and smooth transition during audio
editing.
Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes
The recording format of the picture is
defined according to the recorder’s format
as described below.
b Notes
• This camcorder complies with the DVCAM
format. Though mini DV cassettes can be used
for recording, we recommend you use mini
DVCAM cassettes to get the most out of the
high reliability of the DVCAM format.
• The recording time of mini DV cassettes is 1/3
shorter than that indicated on mini DV cassettes
when recorded in the DVCAM format.
Compatibility on playback
Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV
formats
Specification DVCAM DV
TRACK
Pitch
15 µm 10 µm
Audio
sampling
frequency
12 bit:32
kHz
16 bit:48
kHz
12 bit:32 kHz
16 bit:32 kHz
44.1 kHz
48 kHz
Audio
recording
mode*
Lock mode Lock/Unlock
mode
Gold-plated connector
Recorder’s
format
Cassette’s
format
Recording
format
DVCAM DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV DVCAM
DV
DV
Tape On DV video
equipment
On DVCAM
video
equipment
DV
formatted
Can be
played back
Can be
played back
only when
recorded in
SP mode
DVCAM
formatted
Can be
played back
on some
equipment
Can be
played back
Maintenance and precautions (Continued)
