Overview 1 Chapter
Saving and recalling settings in a “Memory Stick”
Using an optional “Memory Stick” 1), you can save menu settings for particular shooting conditions, for recall as required.
1) “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
The
The switch settings, automatic black balance and white balance items, status, warnings and so on appear on the viewfinder screen.
Remote control connectors
By connecting an optional
Digital BETACAM format
•Use of the Digital BETACAM format provides superior S/N, frequency range, waveform characteristics, and reproducibility of details for high quality video and audio.
•A long recording time of approximately 40 minutes for the
Metadata for easier and more comfortable operation
It is possible to record
Time Code operations inevitable in broadcasting
•LTC1) and VITC2) recording and LTC playback can be performed.
•The
•A lithium battery is the
•The time code can be displayed in the LCD window screen even when the power is off. The automatic power
1)LTC: Longitudinal Time Code
2)VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code
Audio functions
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•Four channels of
•When an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-
•The AUDIO OUT connector (XLR
Other VTR functions
•Recording continuity from the very next frame is ensured.
•It is possible to automatically rewind and review the last 2 seconds of the recording on the tape for a quick check immediately after shooting.
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•The camcorder searches for the most recently recorded cut and records the new cut over it. This function is called the
•The camcorder searches for the point most recently recorded on the tape and automatically switches to paused recording mode (REC pause). This function is called the End Search function.
Proper balancing design
A new
Instant operation assignable switches
Function extension interface and optional boards
•An extension connector can be attached to the battery attachment on the rear panel, to allow various camera adapters to be fitted.
•Use of the following optional boards permits you to expand the functions.
12 Features