Additional infoamation
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats
DVCAM format is developed as a more reliable and higher end format than consumer DV format. Here explained are differences, compatibility, and limitations on editing about DVCAM and DV formats.
Differences between DVCAM and DV formats
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Track pitch | 15 ∝m | 10 ∝m |
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Audio sampling frequency | 12 bit: 32 kHz | 12 bit: 32 kHz |
| 16 bit: 48 kHz | 16 bit: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz |
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Audio recording mode 1) | Lock mode | Unlock mode |
Time code | Drop frame system or | Drop frame system only |
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1)There are two modes for audio recording, lock mode and unlock mode. In lock mode, the sampling frequencies of audio and video are synchronized. In unlock mode, which consumer DV format adopts, the two sampling frequencies are independent. Therefore, lock mode is more effective than unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition during audio editing.
Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes
Both mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes can be used on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment. The recording format of picture is defined according to recorder’s format as described below.
Recorder’s format | Cassette’s format | Recording format |
DVCAM | DVCAM | DVCAM |
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DV | DVCAM | DV |
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| DV | DV |
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This digital camcorder complies with DVCAM format. Though mini DV cassettes can be used for recording, we recommend you to use mini DVCAM cassettes to get the most out of high reliability of DVCAM format. The recording time of mini DV cassettes is 2/3 shorter than that indicated on the mini DV cassettes.
Compatibility on playback
Some tapes cannot be played back on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment.
Tape | On DV video equipment | On DVCAM video equipment |
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Can be played back | Can be played back | |
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Some equipments may be able | Can be played back | |
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