Compatibility on editing using DV jacks
When this camcorder is connected to other digital video equipment using an i.LINK cable, the recording format of edited tapes is defined according to the source tape and the recorder’s format as described below. Playback or editing using the edited tape may be limited depending on dubbing operation. Start dubbing after reading “Limitations on editing” (p. 106).
Source | Player’s | Recorder’s | Recording |
tape | format | format | format |
DV | DVCAM | DVCAM | DVCAM 1) |
formatted |
| DV | DV |
(SP mode |
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only) |
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DV | DV | DVCAM | DVCAM |
formatted |
| DV | DV |
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DVCAM | DVCAM | DVCAM | DVCAM |
formatted |
| DV | DV |
2) |
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DVCAM | DV 3) | DVCAM | DVCAM |
formatted |
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2) |
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| depends on |
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| models.) |
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| DV | DV |
Limitations on editing
You may find the following limitations when editing a tape produced by dubbing or editing using the 
HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack:
•Due to the difference in track pitch, you cannot record or edit on
•Depending on the DVCAM video equipment used, you may not be able to edit DVCAM formatted tapes if the audio recording mode is unlock mode. In this case, dub using audio/ video jacks.
1)When using mini DVCAM video equipment to perform DV dubbing of a tape recorded in DV format, the tape produced will be in the DVCAM format which the time code format will be partly misadjusted. (There will be no effect on the recorded picture except in certain cases.)
2)If the tape that is to be dubbed is in the DVCAM format as in 1), the tape produced will be in the DVCAM format and the time code format will be partly misadjusted.
3)Some mini DV video equipment may be able to play back a
•If you use tapes as in 1) to 3) above for editing, the functions may be limited regardless of the format of players and recorders.
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