Chapter 7

Tele-File

7-1 Overview of Tele-File Functions

Tele-File is a non-contact data carrier system. Tele-File enables data writing/reading between cassettes with memory labels and VTRs. It increases the efficiency of operations such as recording, playback and editing, and source data management.

Memory label

Data management in clip units

In Tele-File, data is managed in units called “clips.” A clip consists of the following data items, whose settings can be displayed and changed.

•Cue point

•Write protect

•Mark

•Recording start point

•IN point

•OUT point

•Take number

•Cut number

•Scene number

•Comment

Chapter7 Tele-File

Newly developed IC

The Tele-File system employs a newly developed memory IC with the following features.

•Thin design: With a thickness of 0.5 mm, the IC can be attached to cassettes as a memory label.

•Memory capacity: 1 KB (user area, rewritable)

•Data transfer speed: 100 kbps

•Security functions: Reading and writing authorization can be controlled through multiple passwords and permission settings.

Data library management with handy reader/writer

An optional handy reader/writer (supporting Memory Stick) is available to facilitate data library management.

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