Usable Cassettes

This unit can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.

Model name

Size

 

 

PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME

Standard size

 

 

PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME

Mini size

 

 

The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/playback time (in minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME has a maximum recording/playback time of 184 minutes.

Cassettes usable for playback only

All consumer DV cassettes and L- and M-size DVCPRO (25M) cassettes are usable for playback only.

Notes

•If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be automatically ejected.

•When operating this unit as a player, you can also use DV cassettes on the unit. However, it is the best choice to always use DVCAM cassettes because they are more reliable than DV cassettes whatever your purpose may be: playback, editing, or long-period storage of recordings.

•Cassettes that have been recorded by a DV-format recorder can be played back on this unit but cannot be used for recording at editing operation such as the setting of edit points. When you insert such a cassette into this unit, the NOT EDITABLE indicator lights up in the lower control panel display section.

DVCAM cassettes

The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassette’s appearance.

REC/SAVE switch

For details of this switch, see “Preventing accidental erasure” (page 34).

Standard size

Mini size

Cassette memory

This memory is used to store ClipLink log data. For details of ClipLink log data, see the appendix “ClipLink™ Guide” (page 147).

Notes on using cassettes

•Before storing the cassette, rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end instead of flat on its side. The storage case of a DVCAM cassette is specially designed to ensure a long-period storage of the tape. Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case, etc.) may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time.

•If the cassette memory connector (contact point) becomes dirty, connection problems may occur, causing a loss of functions. Remove away any dust or dirt from this area before using the cassette.

•If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact, the tape may become slackened and may not record and/or play back correctly.

For information about how to check the tape for slack, see the next section.

Checking the tape for slack

Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment, and after about 10 seconds take it out.

Paper clip, etc.

Reel

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