Recording

Cassettes for the DSR-300/300P

The DSR-300/300P can use standard-size and mini- size DVCAM and DV series metal tape cassettes. (To ensure high-quality playback, editing, and storage of recorded contents, we recommend using highly reliable DVCAM cassettes).

The following table lists the cassettes that can be used in the DSR-300/300P.

Model name

Size

 

 

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

Standard size

 

 

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

Mini size

 

 

The numbers in the model names show maximum recording/playback time (minutes) for each model. For example, the maximum recording/playback time of the PDV-184ME is 184 minutes.

Notes

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

•When using a DV cassette, the maximum recording time is reduced to two-thirds of the time indicated on the cassette. For example, up to 40 minutes of recording can be done on a 60-minute DV cassette.

DVCAM cassettes

The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassette’s appearance.

Standard size

Mini size

Cassette memory

REC/SAVE switch

For ClipLink shooting, a DVCAM cassette including “cassette memory” is necessary. In the cassette memory, data required for editing the recorded video (ClipLink log data) is stored. The DSR-300/300P can record or play back the cassettes with cassette memory of 16 kbits or less.

For details of ClipLink log data, see “ClipLink Shooting” (page 65).

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 eusure 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 and cause 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 instructions on removing tape slack, see next page.

•Follow the instructions on page 51 to insert a cassette, or the camcorder may be damaged.

Preventing accidental erasure

Set the REC/SAVE switch to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents.

REC/SAVE switch

Set to SAVE

REC

SAVE

If you insert a cassette into the camcorder when this switch is set to SAVE, the camcorder will not record when you press the REC button.

To enable recording

Set the REC/SAVE switch back to REC.

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