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MAIN FEATURES
• This camcorder records in HDV format or DV format.
DV format can record and play back SD (Standard Defini-
tion) video on Mini DV videocassettes.
HDV format can record and play back HD (High Definition)
or SD (Standard Definition) video on Mini DV videocas-
settes.
There are two types of rec ording formats within HDV for-
mat.
HDV 720p (720 effective scan line s, progressive scan)
HDV 1080i (1080 effective scan lines, interlaced scan)
This camcorder supports HDV 720p format. (HDV 720p,
480p, 576p)
HDV and are trademarks of Sony Corporation
and Victor Company of Japan, Limited.
• 24p mode shooting function
In HDV format, it records in 24p mode.
It uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown when recording to tape and con-
verts the images to 60 frames. Component output is con-
verted to 60 frames during playback as well.
24p DV format video uses a 2:3:2:3 pulldown (24p Mode).
A 2:3:3:2 pulldown (24p Advanced Mode) is also sup-
ported.
It can shoot with the same number of frames as movie film.
• Tapes recorded in the DVCAM format can only be played
back (simple playback).
Recording in the DVCAM format is not possible.
DVCAM is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
• Supports 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals
Supports both 60 Hz/50 Hz HD or HDTV signals.
You can select this in a menu screen.
• Cross-convert video output
During playback, you can output converted video from the
video output connectors. You can select this in a menu
screen.
• Focus assist function
Enables easy and accurate focusing during shooting.
• Motion smoothing function
During progressive shooting (HDV 30p, 25p, 24p), you can
record smoother video than with normal progressive video.
• User buttons added
Enables you to switch camera settings instantly to suit the
shooting conditions.
• Time code reader/generator
The built-in time code reader/generator can be used to
record the time code and user’s bits.
• Built-in large 3.5" color LCD display
In addition to displaying the camera image and the play-
back image, the LCD monitor shows the status screens,
menu screens for settings, and alarm indications.
• Built-in monitor speaker for audio checking
The input audio can be monitored in recording or EE mode.
The playback sound can be monitored in the playback
mode. The speaker also outputs an alarm tone in case an
abnormal condition occurs in the unit.
• Recording check function for convenient recording review
function
• Camera section designed with 3-CCD system for high-
quality picture
1/3" 3-CCD with 1,110,000 effective pixels employed. Digi-
tal signal processing for reproduction of HDV/DV high-
quality picture.
• Multi-Zone Auto Iris Detection Circuit
Multi-zone auto iris detection circuit ensures optimum iris
position even in back light conditions or when a bright sub-
ject moves in a frame.
• Safety Zone indication in viewfinder
• Zebra pattern video level indication in viewfinder
• Full Auto Shooting (FAS) function
Eliminating the need for troublesome switch or filter opera-
tions, the FAS function automatically provides a wide range
of compatibility with shooting conditions which varies as
you move between indoors and outdoors or between bright
and dark locations.
• ND filters for 1/4ND, 1/16ND provided
• IEEE1394 connector
IEEE1394 connector (6-pin) provided. Enables transfer of
digital data to other equipment provided with IEEE1394
connector, such as a non-linear editing system. (Power
cannot be supplied.)
• 1/3" bayonet type lens
• Camera output, VTR playback output (composite/compo-
nent) possible
• Built-in color bars (ARIB (multi-format color bars), SMPTE/
EBU type)
• Shutter speeds and menus can be selected using a dial,
making it very easy to use.
• Variable scan shutter
There is no flicker when sh ooting computer screens an d
other non-NTSC/PAL format screens.
• Slow shutter
Makes it possible to brightly shoot video of dark subjects
with little motion by accumulating the images.
• Backup recording function
Continuous extended recording is possible by connecting
to HDV/DV devices.