Time code

Signals recorded on the tape to supply information on tape position such as the hour, minute, second and frame, to assist in setting edit points or searching for particular scenes. This unit can cope with both DF (Drop Frame) and NDF (Non Drop Frame).

Unloading

When being unloaded, the tape is put into the cassette case from the tape path of the VCR. Generally, this is done automatically when you press the EJECT button. Also called unthreading.

Unthreading

See “Unloading.”

12 bit (Fs32k) mode

In the DVCAM format, the 12 bit (Fs32k) mode separates the audio area into 2 parts. You can record two kinds of audio, stereo 1 and stereo 2.

16 bit (Fs48k) mode

In the DVCAM format, the 16 bit (Fs48k) mode uses the whole audio area to record one stereo track. You can get higher sound quality.

Appendix

Appendix 81 (GB)