Sony DSR-250 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Usable cassettes
The camcorder can use standard-size and mini-size DVCAM/DV cassettes. (To ensure
high-quality playback, editing, and storage of recorded contents, we recommend using
highly reliable DVCAM cassettes).
The following table lists the cassettes that can be used in the camcorder.
high-quality playback, editing, and storage of recorded contents, we recommend using
highly reliable DVCAM cassettes).
The following table lists the cassettes that can be used in the camcorder.
Model name
Cassette size
PDV-64ME/64MEM/64N/94ME/124ME/124MEM
Standard size
/124N/184ME/184MEM/184N
PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/32MEM/32N/40ME/40MEM/40N
PDVM-12ME/22ME/32ME/32MEM/32N/40ME/40MEM/40N
Mini size
The numbers in the model names show maximum recording/playback time (minutes)
for each model. For example, the maximum recording/playback time of the PDV-
184ME is 184 minutes.
for each model. For example, the maximum recording/playback time of the PDV-
184ME is 184 minutes.
When you use a DV cassette, set REC MODE to DV SP in the menu settings. You can
record on a tape 1.5 times longer than the DVCAM format.
record on a tape 1.5 times longer than the DVCAM format.
To set the audio reference level
When using the camcorder in a editing system containing both consumer DV and
professional equipment, setting the audio reference level to –12 dB is recommended.
Set up the A REF LVL item in the menu settings (p. 120).
–12 dB (the default setting) : Audio reference level commonly used for DV products
(The maximum level is 0 dB.)
–20 dB: Audio reference level for professional use
professional equipment, setting the audio reference level to –12 dB is recommended.
Set up the A REF LVL item in the menu settings (p. 120).
–12 dB (the default setting) : Audio reference level commonly used for DV products
(The maximum level is 0 dB.)
–20 dB: Audio reference level for professional use
Notes
•You cannot record on a tape in LP mode in the DV format.
•If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be automatically ejected.
•Changing the audio reference level setting from –20 dB to –12 dB increases the audio
•You cannot record on a tape in LP mode in the DV format.
•If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be automatically ejected.
•Changing the audio reference level setting from –20 dB to –12 dB increases the audio
recording level by 8 dB whether the AUDIO SELECT (CH-1/CH-2) switches are set to
AUTO or MANUAL.
AUTO or MANUAL.
If you use a DV cassette without setting REC MODE to DV SP
The recordable time is 2/3 time that indicated on the cassette.
The recordable time is 2/3 time that indicated on the cassette.
Cassettes that can be played back with your camcorder
You can play back both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format,
however, you cannot play back cassettes that were recorded in LP mode in the DV
format.
You can play back both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format,
however, you cannot play back cassettes that were recorded in LP mode in the DV
format.
Recording a picture