Sony DNW-7/7P Camcorder User Manual


 
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Chapter 1 Overview 1-3
• The DynaLatitude
1)
function enables detailed adjustment of contrast
control in each pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance
signal levels. Useful in shooting scenes which contain both dark and
bright spots.
•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.
The iris of the lens automatically closes during automatic black balance
adjustment and during operation of the built-in saw-tooth waveform
generator.
•A built-in circuit produces a color bar signal for easy adjustment of the
color monitor. An SNG bar signal is also provided for SNG
2)
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-P9 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) controls some of the
camera functions.
By connecting the CA-701 Camera Adaptor (not supplied), you can
record serial digital interface (SDI) signals.
• By connecting the CA-702 Camera Adaptor (not supplied), you can
record external analog video signals or serial digital interface (SDI)
signals.
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1) “DynaLatitude”: “DynaLatitude” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
2) SNG: Satellite News Gathering