1-1 Features
The DVW-707/707P series 1) Digital Camcorder combines a color video camera, which uses IT 2) type Power HADTM 3) sensor CCDs 4), with a Digital BETACAM series portable videocassette recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dust- and water-proof construction make it ideal as a camcorder for ENG 5) and EFP 6) in the same way the earlier DVW-700/700P. The introduction of a new method of processing digital signals improves the image quality even further and makes the camcorder far easier to use.
The DVW-790WS/790WSP employs FIT 7) type Power HAD sensor CCDs featuring a lower smear level and the ability to switch between the conventional aspect ratio of 4:3 and a wide screen aspect ratio of 16:9. The DVW-709WS/709WSP is identical with the DVW-790WS/790WSP except for its use of IT type Power HAD sensor CCDs and its lack of an ECS (extended clear scan) mode.
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1)The DVW-707/709WS/790WS is for the NTSC broadcast system. The DVW- 707P/709WSP/790WSP is for the PAL broadcast system. The descriptions given in this manual apply to both models, any differences being clearly noted in the text.
2)IT: Interline Transfer
3)Power HAD: Power Hole-Accumulated Diode
“Power HAD” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
4)CCD: Charge-Coupled Device
5)ENG: Electronic News Gathering
6)EFP: Electronic Field Production
7)FIT: Frame Interline Transfer
Chapter 1 Overview 1-1
