Chapter 1 Introduction (continued)

4-channel Digital Audio Recording (all formats)

All formats - DVCPRO, DV and DVCPRO50 - support 4- channel digital audio recording with high-quality sound (48 kHz/16 bits).

However, this camera uses two audio channels, recording the same audio signals onto Audio Channels 3 and 1, and Audio Channels 4 and 2.

Clip Thumbnailing

zAutomatic generation of thumbnails

The AJ-SPC700P automatically generates a thumbnail for each recording cut (clip). It is possible to make use of this on the camera-recorder as well as for non-linear editing purposes, and after uploading to a server.

zThumbnail display on the LCD monitor

The 3.5-inch color LCD side of the your video camera recorder can provide a multi-screen view of 12 clip thumbnails. You can choose a desired clip to playback instantly.

zSeamless playback of selected clips

You can select more than one clip from the thumbnail view for continuous playback and output of seamless video.

<Note>

During continuous playback of clips in different recording formats, seamless playback is not available.

zDisplay of clip information

By selecting clips, information added to clips, such as the recording time, Voice Memo, Shot Marks and metadata can be checked.

Voice Memos & Shot Marks

Each clip can incorporate comments, in the form of voice memos, associated with the time code, together with shot marks which, for example, can help you distinguish OK cuts from reject cuts.

Both voice memos and shot marks can be added to selected clips during and after a recording. This is helpful for editing recorded video.

Front-mounted Sound Level Control Mechanism

The AJ-SPC700P features a front-mounted control for fine adjustment of the sound recording level. This control is particularly effective for adjusting the sound level when you are shooting without a sound recordist. The control can be disabled.

Support for Built-in Unislot Wireless Receive

The AJ-SPC700P is designed to support an optional slot-in wireless receiver.

Recording Review Capability

This capability automatically plays back the last 2 to 10 seconds of recorded video, allowing you to quickly check the recorded contents.

Built-in Time Code Generator/reader

Aspecial-purpose Subcode track can be used to record and reproduce time code information.

Support for Metadata

Names/titles can also be recorded, e.g. the camera person, the reporter, or the program which was registered on the SD memory card in advance. This information is also useful in managing information on clips. Regarding SD memory cards, please also see <Cautions in using SD memory cards> (page 17).

Features USB2.0 port

By connecting with a PC via USB2.0, a P2 card inserted in the AJ-SPC700P can be used as a bulk storage device.

DVCPRO/DV (IEEE1394 Digital input/output) connection (when AJ-YAD800G attached)

By attaching the optional IEEE1394 interface board (AJ- YAD800G), data can be input or output from a connected external IEEE1394 device.

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