Chapter 2
Playback and Recording
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Limitations caused by differences in format
The unit can record and play back tapes recorded in
HDV format (1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/30p, 1080/50i
and 1080/25p), DVCAM format, or DV format (SP
mode).
The unit can input/output and record signals via the
HDV/DV jack.
The unit can play back pictures recorded in 720/24p,
720/25p or 720/30p of the HDV format, but you cannot
input/output these pictures via the HDV/DV jack.
The unit cannot input/output, record, or play back a tape
recorded in 720/60p or 720/50p of the HDV format, and
480p/576p of the SD format.
For details, see “Major Differences among HDV1080i,
DVCAM, and DV Formats” on page 24.
The unit can play back pictures recorded in 720/24p,
720/25p or 720/30p of the HDV format, but the formats
of the output pictures have limitations. For details, see
page 27.
If a tape contains portions recorded in two or more
different formats, the following limitations are applied
when you play back the tape with the unit:
• The image may be distorted and noise may occur at the
point where the recording format changes on the tape.
• The tape transport control buttons may be disabled
until the tape speed is stabilized.
Note on playback on other equipment
A tape recorded in HDV format with the unit cannot be
played back with devices not compatible with the same
format. We recommend confirming the contents of the
tape by playing back the tape with the unit before
playing it back on another video equipment.
Playback with x.v.Color output
The unit can play back pictures recorded in x.v.Color.
• x.v.Color is a brand name that Sony is proposing as a
easy-to-remember name for the xvYCC standard.
• The xvYCC standard is an international standard for
color space within moving images. The xvYCC
standard can reproduce a wider range of colors than the
standards used for current broadcasting.
Put the unit into the supplied rack as illustrated below.
You can install it either standing on its left side or on its
right side.
• Be sure to use the supplied rack. Without the rack, the
unit may topple over and may be damaged or may
cause injury.
• Install the unit on a flat place.
• When inserting a cassette, hold the unit until it is
loaded into the unit. Otherwise the cassette may fall
out and the tape may be damaged.
For details on inserting a cassette, see “Inserting/Ejecting
Cassettes” on page 21.
• The name plate is located on the left side of the unit.
You may not see it when using the supplied rack.
Notes
Installing the Unit Vertically
Notes
Align the
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with the
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on the rack.
