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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