Source

Player’s

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format

format

 

 

 

 

DV-

DV

DVCAM

DVCAM1)

formatted

 

DV

DV

 

 

 

 

DVCAM-

DVCAM

DVCAM

DVCAM

formatted2)

 

DV

DV

DVCAM-

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DVCAM

DVCAM

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DV

DV

 

 

 

 

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 DVCAM-formatted tape. Even if the tape is played back, quality of the playback cannot be guaranteed. The time code format will be partly misadjusted.

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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.

Limitations on editing

You may find the following limitations when editing a tape produced by dubbing or editing using the HDV/DV jack:

Due to the difference in track pitch, you cannot record or edit on DV-formatted tapes using mini DVCAM video equipment.

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.

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the mark.

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium- ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and AC Adaptor/charger.

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes. With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining battery time and charging time appear.

To charge the battery pack

Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHARGE lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently.

After charging is complete, remove the battery pack.

To use the battery pack effectively

Battery pack performance decreases when the surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F) or below, and the length of time you can use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one of the following to use the battery pack for a longer time.

Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder right before you start taking shots.

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