Sharp VL-WD450U Camcorder User Manual


 
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Appendix
Appendix
DV Technology
Digital video, DV, is a revolutionary technology
that enables recording and playback of high
quality images with the use of special digital
features previously unavailable with conven-
tional analog formats.
High horizontal resolution
Detailed, accurate images with the highest
level of horizontal resolution for home use.
Clear color reproduction with virtually no
color contamination
Provides three times the color resolution of
conventional VCRs (based on Sharp models).
Clear images with virtually no distracting
color contamination (which usually appears
as red).
Standard use of TBC (Time Base Corrector)
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.
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 Consumer Use Digital
VCR Formats.
This product incorporates copyright protec-
tion technology that is protected by method
claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disas-
sembly is prohibited.
DV and conventional video cassette
tapes
8 mm, VHS, and Beta cassettes cannot be
used for playback or recording with this
camcorder.
Note:
This camcorder reproduces the highest picture
quality when used with an ME tape. It is
recommended you use an ME tape for high-
quality recording and playback.
Mini DV cassette DV cassette
8 mm cassette VHS cassette Beta cassette
There are two kinds of DV-format video
cassette tapes: the Mini DV cassette and the
larger DV cassette used for extended playback
and recording. This camcorder only operates
with Mini DV cassettes. DV cassettes cannot
be used. Be sure to use Mini DV cassettes with
the i
mark.