qf OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) selector

This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR, viewfinder, and video monitor, between the color bar signal and the

camera output. It also switches DCC 1) on and off when output from the 2 camera is selected.

OUTPUT

BARS CAM

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OFF ON

DCC

BARS, DCC OFF

An SMPTE type or EBU type color bar signal is output and the DCC circuit does not operate. For example, use the setting for the following purposes.

Adjusting the video monitor

Recording the color bar signal

CAM, DCC OFF

The video signal from the camera is output and the DCC circuit does not operate.

CAM, DCC ON

The video signal from the camera is output and the DCC circuit operates.

OUTPUT/DCC selector

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1)DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control)

Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject, objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC function will restore much of the lost detail and is particularly effective in the following cases.

Shooting a subject against a bright sky

Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window

Any high contrast scenes

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-21