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1-4 Chapter 1 Overview
1-1-2 VTR Features
The VTR features of this camcorder are described below.
• Using the Betacam SX format, it provides picture quality as good as or
better than the Betacam SP format. It supports nonlinear editing and
high-speed transfer, while offering digital audio capability.
• Use of low-cost Betacam SX tapes leads to lower running costs.
• 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.
• Both LTC
1)
and VITC
2)
recordings can be made, as can LTC
playback.
• In addition to the two audio output channels, by using the CA-701
Camera Adaptor (not supplied), four audio channels can be input.
• By connecting the CA-701 Camera Adaptor (not supplied), you can
output serial digital interface (SDI) signals.
• The built-in time code generator is synchronized with an external
generator.
•A lithium battery is the back-up power supply for the time code
generator enabling the time code to be held for about 5 years without
charging the camcorder power supply.
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1) LTC: Longitudinal Time Code
2) VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code