Sony 1080i User Manual
Chapter 2
Playback and Recording
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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording
Removing the cassette
1
Open the front panel.
2
Press the EJECT button while the AC adaptor or
battery is attached to the unit.
battery is attached to the unit.
The cassette tray will come out automatically.
3
Remove the cassette and press
.
The cassette tray is automatically retracted.
4
Close the front panel.
Notes on Playback/Recording
No compensation for contents of the
recording
recording
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if
recording or playback is not successful due to a
malfunction of the unit, video tape, etc.
recording or playback is not successful due to a
malfunction of the unit, video tape, etc.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording
of such materials may be contrary to the copyright
laws.
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording
of such materials may be contrary to the copyright
laws.
On recording
You cannot record any software having copyright
protection signals on this unit. If you start recording
protected video and audio signals, a warning appears
on the monitor screen and the unit stops recording.
During recording, do not change the INPUT SELECT
switch setting. If you do so, the unit may mistakenly
recognize that a copyright control signal has been
input.
You cannot record any software having copyright
protection signals on this unit. If you start recording
protected video and audio signals, a warning appears
on the monitor screen and the unit stops recording.
During recording, do not change the INPUT SELECT
switch setting. If you do so, the unit may mistakenly
recognize that a copyright control signal has been
input.
On playback
When you play back software having copyright
protected signals on this unit, you may not be able to
copy it onto other equipment.
When you play back software having copyright
protected signals on this unit, you may not be able to
copy it onto other equipment.
Limitations caused by differences in format
The unit can record and play back tapes recorded in
HDV1080i/DVCAM format. It can also record and
play back tapes recorded in DV format (SP mode).
However, due to differences in format, you may not be
able to play back or edit some tapes affected by
recording conditions of the tape (e.g., a tape originally
recorded in DV format is dubbed in DVCAM format).
You can play back for HDV 720/30p format, while
you cannot output the video signals from HDV/DV
jack.
HDV1080i/DVCAM format. It can also record and
play back tapes recorded in DV format (SP mode).
However, due to differences in format, you may not be
able to play back or edit some tapes affected by
recording conditions of the tape (e.g., a tape originally
recorded in DV format is dubbed in DVCAM format).
You can play back for HDV 720/30p format, while
you cannot output the video signals from HDV/DV
jack.
For details, see “Compatibility of HDV, DVCAM and DV
Format” on page 68.
Format” on page 68.
If a tape has both a portion recorded in the HDV/
DVCAM format and one recorded in the DV format
(SP mode), the following limitations are applied when
you play back the tape with this unit:
• The image may be distorted and noise may occur at
DVCAM format and one recorded in the DV format
(SP mode), the following limitations are applied when
you play back the tape with this unit:
• The image may be distorted and noise may occur at
the point where the recording format changes on the
tape.
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 the HDV format cannot be played
back with the devices not compatible with the HDV
1080i format. We recommend confirming the contents
of the tape by playing back the tape before playing
back it on another video equipment.
back with the devices not compatible with the HDV
1080i format. We recommend confirming the contents
of the tape by playing back the tape before playing
back it on another video equipment.