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Chapter 1 Overview

 

Features........................................................................

7

DVCAM Format .............................................................

7

Variety of Interfaces........................................................

8

Compact Size ..................................................................

8

Facilities for High-Efficiency Editing.............................

8

Other Features .................................................................

9

Optional Accessories.......................................................

9

Using the CD-ROM Manual .......................................

11

CD-ROM System Requirements...................................

11

Preparations...................................................................

11

To Read the CD-ROM Manual.....................................

11

Location and Function of Parts................................

12

Front Panel ....................................................................

12

Rear Panel .....................................................................

22

Chapter 2 Recording and Playback

 

Usable Cassettes.......................................................

27

Inserting and Ejecting Cassettes ...................................

29

Recording...................................................................

31

Settings for Recording ..................................................

32

Recording Procedure.....................................................

34

Playback .....................................................................

38

Settings for Playback ....................................................

38

Playback Procedure.......................................................

39

Repeat Playback—Automatic Cyclical Playback .........

41

Setting Points A and B for Repeat Playback.................

41

Cuing Up to Any Desired Position Set as Point A

 

or B ......................................................................

47

Chapter 3 Convenient Functions for Editing Operation

 

Setting the Time Data................................................

49

Displaying Time Data and Operation Mode

 

Indications ...........................................................

49

Using the Internal Time Code Generator......................

51

Synchronizing Internal and External Time Codes ........

52

Rerecording the Time Code—TC Insert Function........

53

High-Speed and Low-SpeedSearch—Quickly and

 

Accurately Determining Editing Points ............

56

Search Operations via External Equipment ..................

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