How are HDCAM SR tapes different from other tapes?
HDCAM SR tape is specifically designed to capture the shorter wavelengths of the HDCAM SR format, approximately 40% shorter than the HDCAM format. NOTE:Sony’s recorder and media groups exclusively co-developed the HDCAM SR format. This has allowed Sony to provide totally optimized recorder / media performance. Remember, tape care and handling along with proper recorder maintenance are critical factors in high quality recording, playback and archiving. • Can I use large and small HDCAM SR cassettes in all HDCAM SR recorders? Unlike the HDCAM format, there are currently no HDCAM SR camcorders, only VTRs. All HDCAM SR studio VTRs accept both large and small shell HDCAM SR cassettes. Sony’s portable SRW-1 VTR ( also used in the Panavision GENESIS digital camera system ) will only accept small shell cassettes. • What precautions should I take bringing HDCAM SR tape through airport scanners? Generally, no special precautions are needed. As with any magnetic media, at any time, efforts should
