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• A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the black

 

 

set, black balance, and white balance. Memory functions make it easy

to replicate the white balance setting appropriate for the lighting conditions.

• The ATW 1) function automatically adjusts the white balance for the varying lighting conditions during shooting.

• The “TruEye” 2) process is used to ensure naturally colored pictures even when shooting very bright subject.

• The video gain can be boosted to 42 dB instantly using the TURBO GAIN button.

• Character display functions on the viewfinder indicate switch settings, automatic black and white balance adjustment, status indications, and warnings.

• The warning system uses various types of warning indicators and sounds to inform you of VTR faults, end of tape, low battery, etc.

• The camcorder is equipped with a dual-wheel filter disk for adjusting the filter setting to the shooting and lighting conditions.

• Override function which makes fine adjustment of the reference value for brightness of automatic iris control is provided.

• A built-in circuit produces a color bar signal for easy adjustment of the color monitor.

• The RM-B150 remote control unit (not supplied) controls camera functions and VTR functions.

• Setup data made on the USER menu, including the various marker settings, can be stored on a memory stick as a user file. After storage, it can be recalled.

• Setup data specified by video engineers, including the various detail settings, can be stored in the camcorder itself and on a memory stick as a reference file. After storage it can be loaded. This makes it possible to shorten setup time by duplicating the stored reference file to other cameras through the memory stick.

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1) ATW: Auto Tracing While balance

2) TruEye:

“TruEye” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

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