Chapter 1 Overview1-4
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• 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
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) 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