Compatibility Of Dvcam And Dv Formats; Playback Compatibility - Sony DRV-1000 User Manual

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Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats

Playback compatibility

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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.
Recorder format
DVCAM
DV
• 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.
Some tapes cannot be played back on particular DVCAM or
DV equipment.
Tape
DV-formatted
DVCAM-formatted
Cassette format
DVCAM
DV
DVCAM
DV
On DV video
equipment
Can be played back.
Some devices may be
able to play back.
Recording format
DVCAM
DVCAM
DV
DV
On DVCAM video
equipment
Can be played back
(only when recorded
in SP mode).
Can be played back.