Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code)

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DUPLICATE PLUS is a dubbing function which duplicates the tape with time codes through i.LINK connection. By using DUPLICATE PLUS, it helps to make a work tape which contains the exact same time code that the original source tape contains. DUPLICATE PLUS is applicable with HDV1080i, DVCAM, and DV (SP) formats. Also, at the tape end or the tape in PAUSE by operating STOP button, you can change the tape of both the player and recorder during duplication (page 58). Therefore, multiple tapes can be duplicated from multiple resource tapes on a tape continuously.

(The unit does not support cassette memory .)

Note

Use this function when making a one-to-one connection. Also, do not disconnect the i.LINK cable during duplication.

Setting DUPLICATE PLUS mode

Set [DUPLICATE PLUS] mode in [VTR SET] menu.

Setting the duplicating format

Select the duplicating format with [FORMAT SEL] in [DUPLICATE PLUS] mode. The unit functions the same as it has detected a blank portion on a tape, if the unit detects a format other than the selected format (page 58).

ALL : Duplicates the original tape on the recorder.

HDV1080i : The player automatically detects HDV1080i format and duplicate.

DVCAM : The player automatically detects DVCAM format and duplicate.

DV SP : The player automatically detects DV (SP) format and duplicate.

Notes

•If the original signal is mixed with other type of signal as you transfer the image to a computer, the transfer procedures may be interrupted. When transferring an image using a tape dubbed with DUPLICATE PLUS on the unit to a computer, we recommend you to duplicate it in a single format.

•When a non-compatible HDV signals (HDV720p, etc.) is input during duplication after [FORMAT SEL] is set to [ALL], the HDV signals are recorded as an unrecorded portion. Also, when the incompatible DV signals (DV LP etc.,) are input, the signal is recorded in DV SP.

•When the format of a tape is switched to a different format during duplication, the portion where the format is switched may be distorted.

Setting the auto rewind function

Set [AUTO REW] in [DUPLICATE PLUS] to select whether you want to use the auto rewind function.

ON : Rewinds the tape on both the player and the recorder, and starts duplication. Also, when you continue to duplicate a resource tape from multiple tapes, the new work tape will be rewound automatically and start duplication.

OFF : Starts duplicating from the current portion of the tape.

Note

Depending on the specification of the player, you may not search on the beginning of a tape. In this case, set [AUTO REW] to [OFF].

Operating DUPLICATE PLUS

The duplicating procedures of DUPLICATE PLUS differs depending on the duplicate settings.

Note

If you operate the player while duplicating, the duplicate process may be interrupted and the tape may not be correctly duplicated. Do not operate the player while duplicating.

When [AUTO REW] in [DUPLICATE PLUS] is set to [ON]:

1 Connect the unit and the player using an i.LINK cable (not supplied). After turning on the power of the unit, set INPUT SELECT switch on the unit to HDV/DV.

2 Press STOP button on the unit to stop the tape.

3 While holding DUPLICATE PLUS button down, press PLAY button on the unit.

The unit and the player will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning. The unit enters the duplicate-standby mode. The player enters the playback pause mode. Then DUPLICATE PLUS and PLAY indicators on the unit light and the duplication starts.

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Chapter 4 Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting with a Computer