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Overview
Features
The
The main features of this unit are described below.
HDV format
The unit can perform HDV
The compression system of HDV format is the MPEG2 system adopted in the
The unit adopts the 1080 scanning lines (interlace) (1080i)/1440 ⋅ 1080 pixels format of the HDV specifications. The recording bit rate is approximately 25 Mbps. This unit is equipped with an i.LINK digital interface and can be digitally connected with HDV- compatible televisions or personal computers.
DVCAM/DV format
DVCAM is based on the consumer DV format, which uses the 4:1:1 component digital format (60i) or the 4:2:0 format (50i), and provides a
For details, see “Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM and DV Format” on page 68.
Compatible with both 1080/60i (NTSC) and 1080/50i (PAL) systems
The unit is compatible with 50i and 60i systems. You can switch these input signals using the menu setting (p. 53). This compatibility allows you to record (download) or play back (upload) both 50i and 60i formatted signals with your VCR, personal computer, or other equipment.
However, the unit cannot convert the color system of the signals.
The unit set in 60i system has a field frequency of 59.94Hz.
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