• The “TruEyeTM1) process is used to ensure naturally colored pictures

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even when shooting very bright subjects.

 

 

 

 

The video gain can be boosted to 48dB instantly using the TURBO GAIN button (factory setting: 42dB).

A high-performance viewfinder is adjustable forward, backward and sideways, and has full auxiliary equipment.

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

Warning indicators and sound inform you of VTR faults, end of tape, low battery, etc.

The camcorder is provided with a filter disk for adjusting the filter setting to the shooting conditions.

Fine adjustment of the reference value for automatic iris control is provided.

A built-in circuit produces a SMPTE type color bar signal for easy adjustment of the color monitor. An SNG 2) bar signal is also provided for SNG uplink purposes.

A super-cardioid directional microphone with an external power supply system is supplied. Other types of microphones can also be connected.

By connecting the BVF-VC10W Color Viewfinder (not supplied), you can check both the camera image and a playback image in color.

The RM-B150 Remote Control Unit (8 pin, not supplied) controls some of the camera functions and the VTR functions. You can use the RM-P9 (6 pin, not supplied) by connecting it through the CCA-86-0.4 conversion cable (not supplied).

By connecting the CA-701 Camera Adaptor (not supplied), you can input CH-3 and CH-4 audio signals and output SDI signals.

By connecting the CA-702 Camera Adaptor (not supplied), the camcorder can be connected to a portable VTR with a CCZ (26 pin) cable, allowing you to record external analog video signals or serial digital interface (SDI) signals (including an embedded audio signal).

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1)“TruEye”: TruEye is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

2)SNG: Satellite News Gathering

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