Sony DVCAM DSR-60, Service Manual

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Recording
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Chapter 2 Recording and Playback
Usable Cassettes
This unit can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes listed
below.
The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum recording/
playback time (in minutes) for each model. For example, the PDV-184ME
has a maximum recording/playback time of 184 minutes.
Notes
• If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be automatically ejected.
• When operating this unit as a player, you can also use DV cassettes on
the unit. However, it is the best choice to always use DVCAM cassettes
because they are more reliable than DV cassettes whatever your purpose
may be: playback, editing, or long-period storage of recordings.
• Cassettes that have been recorded by a DV-format recorder can be played
back on this unit but cannot be used for recording at editing operation
such as the setting of edit points. When you insert such a cassette into
this unit, the NOT EDITABLE indicator lights up on the front panel of
the unit.
DVCAM cassettes
The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassette’s appearance.
Model name Size
PDV-64ME/94ME/124ME/184ME Standard size
PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/40ME Mini size
Mini size
Cassette memory
This memory is used to store ClipLink
log data. For details of ClipLink log data,
refer to “ClipLink

Guide” supplied with
this unit.
REC/SAVE switch
For details of this switch, see
“Preventing accidental erasure”
(page 27).
Standard size
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Notes on using cassettes
• Before storing the cassette, rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure
to put the cassette in its storage case, preferably on end instead of flat on
its side. The storage case of a DVCAM cassette is specially designed to
ensure a long-period storage of the tape.
Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, out of its case,
etc.) may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over
time.
• If the cassette memory connector (contact point) becomes dirty,
connection problems may occur and cause a loss of functions. Remove
away any dust or dirt from this area before using the cassette.
• If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact,
the tape may become slackened and may not record and/or play back
correctly.
For instructions on removing tape slack, see page 27.