Sharp VL-WD255U operation manual Appendix DV Technology, DV and conventional video cassette tapes

Appendix

DV Technology

Digital video, DV, is a revolutionary technology that enables recording and playback of high quality images with the use of special digital features previously unavailable with conven- tional analog formats.

•High horizontal resolution

Detailed, accurate images with the highest level of horizontal resolution for home use.

•Clear color reproduction with virtually no color contamination

Provides three times the color resolution of conventional VCRs (based on Sharp models). Clear images with virtually no distracting color contamination (which usually appears as red).

•Standard use of TBC (Time Base Corrector) to prevent jittery images

Ensures stable images with a high signal-to- noise ratio.

•PCM digital recording

PCM digital recording gives you high-quality stereo sound that puts you in the middle of the action.

The “DV” trademark can only be used on digital VCR products which have been evaluated and have met the specifications set by the HD Digital VCR Conference for

Standardization of Consumer Use Digital VCR Formats.

DV and conventional video cassette tapes

There are two kinds of DV-format video cassette tapes: the Mini DV cassette and the larger DV cassette used for extended playback and recording. This camcorder only operates with Mini DV cassettes. DV cassettes cannot be used. Be sure to use Mini DV cassettes with the imark.

Mini DV cassette DV cassette

8 mm, VHS, and Beta cassettes cannot be used for playback or recording with this camcorder.

8 mm cassette VHS cassette Beta cassette

Note:

•This camcorder reproduces the highest picture quality when used with an ME tape. It is recommended you use an ME tape for high- quality recording and playback.

This product incorporates copyright protec- tion technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disas- sembly is prohibited.

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