When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B

When [System Definition] is set to ASD (DV)B, the video format is fixed as follows for the different models.

 

Record Format

 

 

File Format

Camera Resolution

Frame & Bit Rate

Remarks

Horizontal×Line

 

 

 

 

QuickTime/

720 x 480(U model)

60i

DV

AVI

 

 

compatible

 

 

 

 

 

720 x 576(E model)

50i

DV

 

 

 

compatible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of SD Videos

Select an aspect ratio for the images.

The available options vary as follows depending on the [System Definition] setting.

●AHD (MPEG2)B:Fixed at 16:9

● ASD (DV)B : 16:9, 4:3

Setting the Record Format Menu

1 Display the [Main Menu] B [Record Format] menu.

2 Set each of the items.

3 After setting is complete for all items, select [SET] at the bottom of the screen, and press the Set button (R).

●The record format is switched.

●A APlease WaitB message appears on the screen during switching.

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Note :

●[System Definition] is fixed at ASD (DV)B in the AUX mode. Only [File Format] and [Aspect Ratio] can be set. (U model)

Adjusting the Iris

You can adjust the aperture of the lens iris manually or automatically according to the brightness of the object.

Iris Ring

RET

W

T

A

 

[IRIS] Switch

 

 

M

IRIS

 

 

 

 

 

Manual Iris (Manual Adjustment) Mode

Set the [IRIS] switch on the lens to AMB to enter Manual Iris mode.

Turn the iris ring on the lens to adjust the iris manually.

Memo :

●Even during Manual Iris mode, the camera recorder enters forced Auto Iris mode while the [IRIS AUTO] button is pressed.

Auto Iris (Automatic Adjustment) Mode

Set the [IRIS] switch on the lens to AAB to enter Auto Iris mode. The iris is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the object.

Memo :

●Even when the [IRIS] switch of the lens is set to AMB, it switches automatically to Auto Iris mode when the [FULL AUTO] switch is set to AONB.

●When [Iris Control] in the [Camera Function] B

[FULL AUTO] menu is set to AOffB, you can adjust the iris manually even if the [FULL AUTO] switch on the camera recorder is set to AONB. (A Page 81)

●You can use the cross-shaped button (H I) on this camera recorder to set the target level (brighter/darker) of the auto iris. You can also use the menu to set the tracking

sensitivity of the auto iris. (A Page 78)

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