Sony DSR 11 Operating Instructions - Page 57

Compatibility on editing using a DV connection When this unit is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV connectors, the recording format of an edited tape is defined according to the recorder format as described below. Source tape Player format DV-formatted1) DVCAM DV-formatted DV DVCAMformatted4) DVCAMformatted4) DVCAM DV5) Recorder format2) Recorded format DVCAM DV DVCAM3) DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM3) DV DVCAM DV6) DVCAM7) DV6) 1) On this unit, only DV-formatted tapes recorded in the SP mode can be used as source tapes. 2) This unit will be restricted according to the REC MODE setting on the VTR SET menu. 3) When you copy a DV-formatted tape using DVCAM video equipment, the recorded format of the copied tape is the following DVCAM format. • The audio recording mode of the copied tape is unlock mode. • The time code of the copied tape is partly inaccurate. 4) If you use a DVCAM-formatted tape as described in 3) above, the audio recording mode of the recorded tape is unlock mode and the time code is partly inaccurate. 5) Some DV video equipment may be able to play back a DVCAM-formatted tape. Even if the tape is played back, the contents of the playback cannot be guaranteed. 6) The audio recording mode of the edited tape is lock mode. 7) Depending on the signal conditions of the source tape, you may not be able to edit the tape using the DV connection. Limitations on editing You will find the following limitations when editing. • Due to differences of track pitch, you cannot record or edit DV-formatted tapes using DVCAM video equipment. • Depending on signal conditions, you may not be able to record or edit DVCAM-formatted tapes. In these cases, copy the tape again using analog audio/video jacks. Appendix 57 Appendix (GB)