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This unit can use the HDV/DVCAM cassettes listed 
below.
The capacity of a standard cassette is 184 minutes of 
recording/playback, and that of a mini (S) cassette is 40 
minutes. When DV (SP) format or HDV format is used, 
these recording/playback times are extended to 276 
minutes and 60 minutes, respectively.

The * in each model name is actually “ME” (indicating 
that a cassette memory is contained), “N” (indicating that 
no cassette memory is contained) or “MEM” (indicating a 
master tape).
The numbers in each model name indicate the maximum 
recording/playback time (in minutes) for each model. For 
example, the PDV-184ME has a maximum recording/
playback time of 184 minutes.

For details of the format, see “Differences among HDV 
1080i, DVCAM, and DV formats” (page 34).

• DVCPRO (25 Mbps) cassettes are usable for playback, 

but not for recording on this unit.

• If you insert an incorrect type of cassette, it will be 

automatically ejected.

• Although this unit can use DV series consumer cassettes, 

video or audio noise may occur on some tapes.
For reliable playback, editing, recording, and storage, 
use HDV or DVCAM cassettes.

• Cassettes that have been recorded by a DV-format 

recorder can be played back on this unit but cannot be 
used for recording at editing operation. When you insert 
such a cassette into this unit, the NO EDIT indicator 
lights up in the LCD monitor.

The following figure illustrates the HDV/DVCAM 
cassettes.

For HDV recording, a DV standard cassette tape can be 
used. The HDV 1080i format used by this unit has a video 
bitrate for recording of 25 Mbps, and the recording track 
width on the tape is 10 

μm, the same as the consumer 

DV(SP) format.
The DVCAM format has a track width of 15 

μm, 1.5 times 

that of the HDV or DV(SP) format. Therefore, when 
recording in DVCAM format on the same tape, the 
recording time is two-thirds that for HDV recording or 
DV(SP) recording.

• Before storing the cassette for a long period of time, 

rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the 
cassette in its storage case, preferably on end instead of 
flat on its side.
Storing a cassette in any other condition (not rewound, 
out of its case, etc.) may cause the video and audio 
contents to become damaged over time.

• If the cassette memory connector (contact point) 

becomes dirty, connection problems may occur, causing 
a loss of functions. Remove away any dust or dirt from 
this area before using the cassette.

• If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise 

receives a hard impact, the tape may become slackened 
and may not record and/or play back correctly.

• If a tape is left in the unit, this may cause problems. 

Before powering off the unit, it is recommended to press 
the EJECT button to eject the tape.

Using a paper clip or a similar object, turn the reel gently 
in the direction shown by the arrow. If the reel does not 
move, there is no slack. Insert the cassette into the cassette 
compartment, and after about 10 seconds take it out.

PDV-34*/64*/94*/124*/184*  

Standard size (L)

PDVM-12*/22*/32*/34*/40* 

Mini size (S)

PHDV-64DM * /124DM * /
186DM * /276DM *

Standard size (L)

PHDVM-63DM * 

Mini size (S)

REC/SAVE switch
For details of this switch, see “Preventing 
accidental erasure” (page 40).

Mini size (S)

Standard size (L)

Cassette memory
This memory is used to store ClipLink log data.