Compatibility of
DVCAM and DV
format
DVCAM format is developed as a more reliable and higher end format than consumer DV format. Here are
explained about DVCAM and DV formats: the differences, compatibility, and limitations on editing.
Differences between DVCAM and DV format
ItemDVCAMDV
Track pitch15 mm10 mm
Audio sampling12bit: 32 kHz12bit: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
frequency16bit: 48 kHz16bit: 48 kHz
Audio recordingLock modeUnlock mode
1)
mode
Time modeDrop frame system orDrop frame system only
Non-drop frame system
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.
DVCAM and DV cassettes
Both DVCAM and DV cassettes can be used on DVCAM or DV video equipment. The recording format of picture is
defined according to recorderOs format as described below.
RecorderOs formatCassetteOs formatRecording format
DVCAMDVCAMDVCAM
DVDVCAM
DVDVCAMDV
DVDV
This digital video cassette recorder complies with DVCAM format. Though DV cassettes can be used for recording,
we recommend you to use DVCAM cassettes to get the most out of high reliability of DVCAM format.
The recording time of DV cassettes is 2/3 shorter than that indicated on the DV cassettes.
Compatibility on playback
Some tapes cannot be played back on DVCAM or DV video equipment.
TapeOn DV video equipmentOn DVCAM video equipment
DV-formattedCan be played backCan be played back
(only when recorded in SP mode)
DVCAM-formattedSome DV video equipment may be able to playCan be played back
back a DVCAM-formatted tape.
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