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Sony HVR-M25E, HVR-M25N, HVR-M25P, HVR-M25U Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats

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Appendix

Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats

Dubbing with HDV/DV jack

When you perform dubbing between the unit and digital video equipment connected with the i.LINK cable using

the unit as a player, HDV/DV jack output format is determined in accordance with the playback tape format and

menu setting of the unit.

If you use the unit as a recorder, the format of a tape used for recording is determined in accordance with HDV/

DV jack input format and menu setting of the unit. For details, check the following table on page 97.

Playback and editing using this tape may be limited for some dubbing methods. Before dubbing, read Chapter 4

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

Computer.”

i.LINK output when the unit is used as a player

Notes

•When you play back a tape employed with a copy-protection signal on the unit, recording is prevented to record

images from the unit to other equipment.

•You cannot up convert DVCAM(DV) format to HDV format on the unit.

•During playback in HDV, if [DV SP] is selected from [HDVtDV CONV] in [i.LINK SET], AUDIO MODE is

fixed to UNLOCK MODE.

•When you play back a tape in DVCAM or DV format, the unit cannot convert between DVCAM and DV format,

or switch between LOCK MODE and UNLOCK MODE.

Playback tape

format

Menu item

HDV/DV SEL

i.LINK SET

HDVtDV CONV i.LINK output format (AUDIO MODE)

HDV

DVCAM

DV

AUTO

HDV

DV

AUTO

HDV

DV

AUTO

HDV

DV

OFF

DVCAM

DV (SP)

OFF

DVCAM

DV (SP)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

HDV (LOCK MODE)

DVCAM (LOCK MODE)

DV (UNLOCK MODE)

HDV (LOCK MODE)

DVCAM (LOCK MODE)

DV (UNLOCK MODE)

No output

DVCAM (Complies with playback tape)

No output

DVCAM (Complies with playback tape)

DV (Complies with playback tape)

No output

DV (Complies with playback tape)

Contents

Main WARNING Owners record Important Safety Instructions Notes on installation For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION English For the customers in Europe For the customers in the Nederland Voor de klanten in Nederland Caution Table of Contents 6 Table of Contents Chapter5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Chapter6 Maintenance Appendix Chapter1 Overview Features HDV format DVCAM/DV format Compatible with both 1080/60i (NTSC) and 1080/50i (PAL) systems Features High definition down convert function 16:9 Built-in color LCD monitor Multiple input/output interfaces A variety of buttons and switches for VCR operations Location and Function of Parts Front Panel Page Page 1 Monitor display section Page 2 Tape transport control section Page 3 Audio control section 4 Indicator section Rear Panel Page Page Page Page Supplied Remote Commander Battery installation 1 2 3 Displaying Various Data Menu screen Data display screen Displaying Various Data STATUS CHECK screen Page Page Chapter2 Playback and Recording Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes Usable cassettes Cassette memory To save a recording Preparing the Power Supply Inserting/Ejecting Cassettes To insert a cassette To eject the cassette Notes on Playback/Recording Notes on Power Supply and Video Cassettes Playback Connections for Playback Connecting the unit to a monitor without an i.LINK jack Connecting the unit to a monitor equipped with an i.LINK jack . Settings for Playback Preparation on the unit 1 2 Playback Procedures 1 2 Playback Functions Displaying information (data codes) recorded on a tape Playing at various speeds Searching using the search function 1 2 A B C CA D B AUTO REPEAT (CUSTOM REPEAT) To set the CUSTOM REPEAT Setting the AUTO REPEAT 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 EDGE CROP MARKER To set EDGE CROP MARKER MARKER BURN To set up MARKER BURN Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder Connections for Recording To video equipment without an i.LINK jack To digital video equipment with an i.LINK jack Settings for Recording Preparation on the recorder (the unit) 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 5 6 1 2 3 AC timer recording 1 2 3 4 5 Chapter3 Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code and User Bits Using the Internal Time Code Generator To set the initial time code value 1 1 Setting the Time Code and User Bits 2 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 To select the time code when you record a signal input to HDV/DV format Setting the Time Code and User Bits 52 To set the frame mode (For 60i only) HVR-M25U/M25N/M25E/M25P time codes Chapter4 i.LINK Dubbing to another equipment using jack, Duplication, Audio Dubbing, and Connecting with a Computer Connections for Dubbing Dubbing to another equipment using i.LINK jack 1 2 3 4 Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code) Setting DUPLICATE PLUS mode Operating DUPLICATE PLUS 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 Detecting a blank portion during duplication Duplication (generating a work tape with the same time code) Duplicating a series of tapes 1 2 3 Warning messages on duplication (see page 90) When a warning message other than above is displayed, consult your Sony dealer. Connection of external devices Audio Dubbing Dubbing sound 1 2 3 4 5 6 Editing (Connecting with a Computer) Connecting the Unit to a Computer Preparations Transferring picture data from the unit to a computer (editing machine) Transferring picture data from a computer (editing machine) to the unit Chapter5 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus Operating the Menus Displaying the menu 1 2 3 Menu Organization The menu of the unit consists of the following menus and submenus. * available only when you use a 60i signal Menu Contents Initial settings are indicated with rectangles. (see page 44, 54) IN/OUT REC menu (page 34, 44, 54, 62) Page (pages 34, 54) see page 85 (page 41) (page 25) (page 14) (See page 53) see page 100. DISPLAY SET menu (page 42) see page 42 see page 85 (page 36) (page 26) AUDIO SET menu (page 27) (page 38) (page 27) VTR SET menu (page 56) (page 15) (page 39) (page 47) TC/UB SET menu (page 50) (page 49) (page 51) (page 52) (page 51) OTHERS menu (pages 11, 12, 14) (page 24) (page 92) (page 92). (page 7) Chapter6 Maintenance (page 67) Troubleshooting Please check the following before contacting your Sony dealer. General Operation Troubles Power sources Cassette tapes Output/Playback (page 37) (See page 59) (page 36) (See page 15) see page 68 Recording/Dubbing Page Self-diagnosis display/Warning Indicators * An alarm beep will be emitted when an alarm indicator or message is displayed (page 78). (page 87) (page 89) Warning indicators and messages Alarm Messages Warning indicators and messages (page 67) See page 91 for details. See page 31. Notes on Use Notes on the Videocassette Recorder Cleaning of the Video Heads Notes on Use Notes on the Video Cassettes Notes on LCD Screen About Moisture Condensation Digital Hours Meter About the Built-in Rechargeable Battery Notes on the License Main differences between HDV1080i, DVCAM, and DV Formats Appendix Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats Playback compatibility The compatibility between playback tape format and player is summarized in the table below. Cassette compatibility Dubbing with S VIDEO or VIDEO jacks Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM, and DV Formats Dubbing with HDV/DV jack Limitations on editing About i.LINK Specifications Page Page Index Submenu Index