1 • You can add extra functions to the camcorder by attaching the following extension boards (not supplied).

BKDW-702:This board allows you to output an SDI signal (corresponding to EDH 1)) from the VIDEO OUT connector. The setup menu is used to select either composite video signal output or SDI signal output.

BKDW-704:When a cinema lens is attached to the camcorder, this board allows you to reverse the picture orientation (vertically and horizontally) through a setup menu operation (DVW-709WS/ 709WSP/790WS/790WSP only).

1-1-2 VTR Features

The VTR features of this camcorder are described below.

•Digital BETACAM format gives improved signal-to-noise ratio, frequency bandwidth, waveform characteristics, and detail playback characteristics to ensure higher video and audio quality.

•The shooting date and time, camera ID, cassette number and other information can be recorded on the tape as shot data.

•It is possible to record recording start markers and good shot markers on the tape while shooting, and search automatically for required cuts when editing.

•It is possible to automatically rewind and review the last few seconds of the recording on the tape for a quick check immediately after shooting.

•No playback adaptor is needed to see the color playback image.

•The five times normal speed search function provides quick positioning of the tape.

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1) EDH: Error Detection and Handling

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