Chapter 1 General
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≥DVCPRO HD EX format system supported
The VTR unit employs the DVCPRO HD EX recording
format that supports the 1080i/25PsF,50i HD system. Using
the latest compression technology, it achieves two times the
economy of conventional DVCPRO HD format.
≥Power-saving management function
In order to reduce its power consumption efficiently, the unit
has a function that shuts down circuitry that is not required
for the particular VTR mode established at the time. This
enables the user to perform operations while conserving
power.
≥Pre-recording function featured
This function makes it possible to record the pictures and
sound up to 10 seconds ahead of the point in time when
recording is commenced by pressing the REC START
button or VTR button on the lens. It is effective in
preventing shots from being missed.
≥Interval REC function provided
This unit is capable of interval shooting.
This unit makes it possible to conduct recording in intervals
with a minimum recording time in increments of one frame.
This is particularly useful for shooting science and nature
programs.
Furthermore, when the unit is used for one-shot recording,
frame-by-frame shooting is easily accomplished.
≥RETAKE function
This function is for not leaving behind superfluous cuts
when a cut turns out to be no good during the shooting of
news, reports or art programmes. By cutting down on the
time taken for copying onto the work tape, for instance, this
function is very effective in achieving economical operation.
Users should remember to handle this function very
carefully.
≥SD down-converter output supported
This unit makes it possible to output SD down-converter
signals from its VIDEO OUT connector.
≥Input signals of 4 separate audio channels
supported
The unit enables the audio input signals in four channels to
be selected separately. Further, the level of the signal in
each channel can be monitored on the LCD display window.
≥Front audio level control
The unit’s front panel is equipped with a control for adjusting
the audio recording level. This is useful when the user is
filming on his or her own and the audio level needs to be
adjusted. It also is possible to cancel the effect of this control.
≥UniSlot wireless receiver
The unit’s construction supports a slot-in wireless receiver
which is available as an optional accessory.
≥Built-in DOLBY NR system
The CUE audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby B noise
reduction circuit.
≥Frame-to-frame continuity
Simply by pressing the REC START button or VTR button
on the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next is
assured with a precision of +1 frame or less.
≥Rec-review function
This automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10
seconds recorded and plays back the recording. This
enables the recording to be monitored easily.
≥Built-in time code generator/reader
This enables the time code information to be recorded on
the dedicated sub-code track and played back.
≥Metadata supported
The unit allows information from the AJ-GPS900G GPS unit
to be recorded on tape as the metadata UMID information.
This is useful when it comes to managing on-tape
information.
≥Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
≥“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Îare trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
1-2 Features of the VTR unit