There are some limitations to down convert a tape recorded in HDV format to DVCAM format.

For details, see “i.LINK SET” on page 69.

Notes

If you output pictures in the playback pause mode when connected with an i.LINK cable, recorded images may appear distorted.

When the tape is recorded in HDV format, the picture is output as a simplified picture during playback in various speeds (page 37).

When connected with an i.LINK cable, you cannot output only pictures or sounds separately.

When you duplicate down converted signals from HDV to DVCAM on an HDV/DV cassette in DVCAM format, the available recording time is reduced to about 2/3 of the recording time indicated on the tape. However, when a DVCAM cassette is recorded using DVCAM format, the available recording time is the same as the recording time indicated on the DVCAM cassette.

Dubbing procedures

1 Prepare the unit.

Refer to “Settings for Recording” on page 45.

2 Prepare the recorder.

If the recorder has an input selector switch, select an input.

For details, refer to your recorder’s instruction manual.

3 Start playback on the unit and start recording on the recorder.

For details, refer to your recorder’s instruction manual.

4 When dubbing is finished, stop recording on the recorder, and then stop playback of the unit.

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