About the DV (Digital VCR)
The “DV” trademark can only be used on digital
VCR products which have been evaluated and
have met the specifications set by the HD Digital
VCR Conference for Standardization of Con-
sumer Use Digital VCR Formats.
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High horizontal resolution
Detailed, accurate images with the highest
level of horizontal resolution for home use.
Clear colour reproduction with virtually no
colour contamination
Provides three times the colour resolution of
conventional VCRs (based on Sharp models).
Clear images with virtually no distracting colour
contamination (which usually appears as red).
Standard use of TBC (time base collector) to
prevent jittery images
Ensures stable images with a high signal-to-
noise ratio.
PCM digital recording
PCM digital recording gives you high-quality
stereo sound that puts you in the middle of the
action.
DV digital VCR tapes
There are two kinds of DV digital VCR tapes: the
Mini DV cassette and the larger DV cassette used
for extended playback and recording. This
VIEWCAM only operates with Mini DV cassettes.
DV cassettes cannot be used. Be sure to use Mini
DV cassettes with the M’“‘IXI mark.
Mini DV cassette
DV cassette
DV digital technology and conventional
VCRs
l 8 mm, VHS, or Beta cassettes cannot be used
for playback or recording with this unit.
8 mm cassette
VHS cassette
Beta cassette
l An 8 mm. VHS. or Beta VCR (or camcorder) can
be connected using the A/V pack. and the A/V
cable or S-video cable.
A/V pack
To A/V
OUT
jacks
S-video cable
(supplied)
A/V cable
(supplied)
To AV IN lacks
Set the VCR to
the auxiliary
input mode.
l Audio and video cannot be input to this
VIEWCAM.
l You can also watch tapes by connecting to a
conventional TV
l
AiV pack
To An/
OUT
jacks
S-video cable
(supplied)
A/V cable
(supplied)
To AV IN jacks
Set the TV to
the VIDEO
input mode.
Note:
This VIEWCAM reproduces the highest picture
quality when used with an ME tape We recommend
you use an ME tape for high-quality recording and
playback