User-friendly controls
Two important aspects of the user-friendly operation of the MSW-900 are its carefully designed menu structure and the ergonomic design of the camcorder body.
The menu can be displayed in either of two ways, as a user menu or sub-menu based system. The user menu can be customized by operators for the fastest access to the menus they frequently use. The sub-menu based menu makes all menus accessible, each of which is categorized into groups such as paint, file and maintenance. This structure makes it possible to access any menu quickly, eliminating the need to seek a desired menu from the entire list of menus. Individual operators are able to choose the menu presentation that they feel comfortable to use.
The elegant body design has been carefully determined to incorporate the experience gained from two decades of camcorder operations. Previous operators of any Sony Betacam camcorder series will immediately feel comfortable and at home with the MSW-900.
Camera control via 8-pin remote connector
An optional remote control unit, the Sony RM-B150, makes it possible to remotely control the camcorder’s basic functions via its 8-pin remote connector.
Two-channel audio output
A two-channel audio line output is available from the 5-pin XLR connector on the rear of the camcorder. This provides two analog audio output channels, which are selectable between either Channel-1/2 or Channel-3/4.
Dual optical filters
The MSW-900 is equipped with dual optical filters for Color Correction (CC) and Neutral Density (ND) for flexible color and exposure control. The CC filters are CROSS, 3200K, 4300K, and 6300K while the ND filters are CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, and 1/64ND.
Assignable function
Functions frequently used in the field can be assigned to a push button and a simple slide switch, allowing the operator to make rapid changes under field conditions. The following functions can be assigned.
•Push button: off, loop record on/off, test out character on/off, marker on/off, re-take, ATW, return video, lens return, record switch, turbo switch
•Slide switch: off, loop record on/off, test out character on/off, marker on/off, cam/ext
*Lens, battery and WRR-855A/855B are optional.
