1 • Three down converter modes are available: SQUEEZE, LETTER BOX and CROP.
• The camcorder is provided with the LIGHT connector. This feeds power to the light from a battery or AC adaptor connected to the camcorder.
• The viewfinder supplied with NTSC/PAL type camcorders, such as the
• The camcorder has the ASSIGN 1/2 switches, which can be assigned functions.
The VTR features of this camcorder are described below.
• Use of the HDCAM format allows high performance HD digital recording and playback while preserving the same ease of use as conventional camcorder equipment.
• The same cassette size (S size) as Digital BETACAM can be used to achieve a long recording time of approximately 40 minutes (for 59.94I format) and 48 minutes (for 50I/25PsF format).
• No playback adaptor is needed to see the color playback image on the monitor screen.
• The 4 times normal speed search function provides quick positioning of the tape.
• LTC 1) and VITC 2) recording and LTC playback can be performed.
• 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.
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1)LTC: Longitudinal Time Code
2)VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code