Viewfinder super detail

Video signals for the viewfinder are mixed with DTL signals to make focusing easier.

Dual zebra pattern display

Two types of zebra patterns, zebra 1 and zebra 2 can be displayed simultaneously or independently. The zebra 1 can be set to the levels ranging from 70 to 90 IRE on the DSR-300 (or from 70 to 90% on the DSR- 300P) and the zebra 2 indicates the levels of 100 IRE or more for the DSR-300 (or the levels of 100% or more for the DSR-300P).

Color temperature display

When reading the white balance, the color temperature is displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Switching the color temperatures for the preset white balance

You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K or 5600 K by setting the FILTER control. The 3200 K preset can be switched to the 3000 K preset when the menu setting is changed.

Video monitor output with text

The video signal with text superimposed that is shown in the viewfinder can also be output to an external video monitor.

1-kHz reference signal output

Along with a color bar, a 1-kHz reference signal can also be output.

Freeze mix function

The freeze mix function superimposes any previously recorded still picture on the viewfinder screen to facilitate framing the subject when reshooting the scene.

Edit Search Function

Pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allows the tape to play back in search mode. Set either of two playback speeds.

SetupLogTM function

Settings at shooting are recorded onto the tape in real time. This recorded data can then be used to reproduce the same shooting conditions in subsequent shots. It also makes it easier to identify the cause of problems in previous shots.

Video light control

A video light connector and control switch are equipped. You can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop VCR operation.

High-performance viewfinder (DXF- 701WS/701WSCE)

•High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal resolution)

•Large-diameter eye cup for easier viewing and focusing

•PEAKING potentiometer for vertical and horizontal detail control

•Two indicators can be used as TALLY indicators

•Tough die-cast aluminum body

Features on VCR Section

The DSR-300/300P uses the DVCAM recording format. The internal signal processing is digitalized to provide more stable output signals and higher reliability.

Compatible with consumer DV

A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be played back on the DSR-300/300P. (Cassettes recorded in LP mode cannot be played back.)

DVCAM cassettes

•The DSR-300/300P can use both standard-size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes. According to cassette size, the DSR-300/300P automatically corrects reel position.

•The maximum recording/playback times are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for mini cassettes.

•DVCAM cassettes include a cassette memory. Information about the editing points (ClipLink™ log data) that is specified while shooting is recorded into this cassette memory.

Overview 1 Chapter

Chapter 1 Overview

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