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Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats
DVCAM and DV cassettes
Both DVCAM and DV cassettes can be used on DVCAM or
DV video equipment. The recording format is determined by
the format of the recorder, as shown in the following table.
• This drive uses the DVCAM format. Though DV cassettes
can be used, we recommend you to use DVCAM cassettes to
get the most out of the high reliability of the DVCAM format.
• The recording time on a DV format cassette is two-thirds of
the indicated value.
Playback compatibility
Some tapes cannot be played back on particular DVCAM or
DV equipment.
Recorder format
Cassette format
Recording format
DVCAM
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
DV
DV
Tape
On DV video
equipment
On DVCAM video
equipment
DV-formatted
Can be played back.
Can be played back
(only when recorded
in SP mode).
DVCAM-formatted
Some devices may be
able to play back.
Can be played back.
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