dv? What is it other than Digital Video?

Cooldraft wrote on 3/21/2002, 9:25 AM

OK I know that this is easy. But, I do not understand how to use dv. 1. Is it true that all vcrs (rca out/in) and cameras with rca in/out can not use dv? Is there a cable that converts 4pin? to 6pin? DV? How do I use dv in the analog world? Leave it? Thanks.

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Chienworks wrote on 3/21/2002, 9:38 AM

DV is a completely different method of storing and transferring information. Comparing DV to analog video is like comparing Compact Discs to Vinyl LP records; they both hold music, but you can't play a CD on a record player.

There are converters available. Canopus makes a device called the AVDC-100 that has the RCA analog (and an S-Video jack), as well as a firewire port for digital video. This device converts analog video into digital and vice versa.
Many modern DV camcorders (and quite a few of the Sony Digital-8 models) also have this ability built in.

rwsjr wrote on 3/21/2002, 12:16 PM

I just purchased a Canopus ADVC-100 and am very pleased with it. It allows me to convert Hi-8, 8mm and VHS tapes to DV format where I can then enjoy all the benefits of the DV format without the need to buy a new camcorder.

Currently, I am in the process of converting a 20 year old VHS tape of an old football into DV. From there, I am doing some additional editing and archiving the final version into mpeg2 for future conversion to DVD.

There is no perceptible difference between the original analog material and DV in the conversion process. I'm very pleased.