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DVCAM format is developed as a more reliable and higher end format than consumer DV
format. Here explained are differences, compatibility, and limitations on editing about
DVCAM and DV formats.
Differences between DVCAM and DV formats
Item
DVCAM
DV
Track pitch
15
µ
m
10
µ
m
Audio sampling frequency 12 bit: 32 kHz
12 bit: 32 kHz
16 bit: 48 kHz
16 bit: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Audio recording mode
1)
Lock mode
Unlock mode
Time code
Drop frame system or
Drop frame system only
Non-drop frame system
(NTSC)
(DSR-PD100A)
1)
There are two modes for audio recording, lock mode and unlock mode. In lock mode, the
sampling frequencies of audio and video are synchronized. In unlock mode, which
consumer DV format adopts, the two sampling frequencies are independent. Therefore,
lock mode is more effective than unlock mode in digital processing and smooth transition
during audio editing.
Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes
Both mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes can be used on mini DVCAM or mini DV video
equipment. The recording format of picture is defined according to recorder’s format as
described below.
Recorder’s format
Cassette’s format
Recording format
DVCAM
DVCAM
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
DV
DV
This digital camcorder complies with DVCAM format. Though mini DV cassettes can be
used for recording, we recommend you to use mini DVCAM cassettes to get the most out of
high reliability of DVCAM format. The recording time of mini DV cassettes is 2/3 shorter
than that indicated on the mini DV cassettes.
Compatibility on playback
Some tapes cannot be played back on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment.
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 equipments may be able
Can be played back
to play back
Additional infoamation
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats
