Can I use large and small HDCAM cassettes in all HDCAM recorders?
HDCAM camcorders only accept small shell cassettes (40 minute maximum record time in 60i mode, 50 minutes in 24P mode). HDCAM VTRs can take both large and small shell HDCAM cassettes. • What do I do if I suspect my HDCAM / HDCAM SR tape has a problem? You have the following technical support options to choose from: • You should first alert the Authorized Dealer the product was purchased from. They will contact Sony Technical Support to assist you. • The Sony Professional Media Regional Sales Offices can also be called to request assistance: Northern region: 201-476-8603 Southern/Central region: 630-773-7623 Western region: 714-612-9431 • Several companies are in the business of recovering (or attempting to recover) damaged cassettes (or other forms of recording media). Sony’s media manufacturing plant in Dothan , Alabama , also has the capability to recover tapes. You can reach them at 334-793-7655 x3540, or you can go to their Web site; www.sonymediaservices.com. • Can the HDCAM forma
