Recording

Usable Cassettes

This camcorder can use the DVCAM cassettes listed below.

Model name

Size

 

 

PDV-64*/94*/124*/184*/34*

Standard size

 

 

PDVM-12*/22*/32*/40*

Mini size

 

 

The * in each model name is actually “ME” (indicating that a cassette memory is contained), or “N” (indicating that no cassette memory is contained).

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.

Note

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

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 61 to insert a cassette, or the camcorder may be damaged.

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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. This unit 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 77).

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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