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HDCAM SR – 2 Questions
Hello Folks,
1) Does a HDCAM tape that is labeled 29.97 run fine at 59.94 and visa versa? Are they the same thing? And if so why are there 2 choices?
2) Can the HDCAM SR deck be play back “single link” ( using only one SDI, BNC 50 ohm cable )if the tape is 4:2:2? Or must the HDCAM SR desk always be outputting “Dual-Link”. ( using 2 BnC cables ).
(I know the regular HDCAM deck will play out a single SDI cable)
Thanks,
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[chris rogers] “Does a HDCAM tape that is labeled 29.97 run fine at 59.94 and visa versa? Are they the same thing? And if so why are there 2 choices?”
be VERY careful.
it depends on which SR deck, the latest models of SRW1 and 5800 can do 1080 60p (at 59.94) and 60i1080 60p is a dual link connection,so check to make sure what System . Line . Format is set to.
Traditionally 29.97 is considered the default HDcam format for playback, stick with this for safety.[chris rogers] “Can the HDCAM SR deck be play back “single link” “
YES it can even playback 444 material as Single link- this is setup in the secondary outputs
gary adcock
Studio37
HD & Film Consultation
Post and Production Workflows
Inside look at the IoHD -
Cool, thanks so much Gary!
Chris W. Rogers
Post Supervisor
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