Sony DVW-709WS/709SP Camcorder User Manual


 
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-21
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qf OUTPUT/DCC (output signal/dynamic contrast control) selector
This selector switches the video signal that is output to the VTR,
viewfinder, and video monitor, between the color bar signal and the
camera output. It also switches DCC
1)
on and off when output from the
camera is selected.
OUTPUT/DCC selector
CAM, DCC ON
The video signal from the camera is output
and the DCC circuit operates.
CAM, DCC OFF
The video signal from the camera is output
and the DCC circuit does not operate.
BARS, DCC OFF
An SMPTE type or EBU type color bar
signal is output and the DCC circuit does
not operate. For example, use the setting
for the following purposes.
• Adjusting the video monitor
• Recording the color bar signal
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1) DCC (Dynamic Contrast Control)
Against a very bright background with the iris opening adjusted to the subject,
objects in the background will be lost in the glare. The DCC function will
restore much of the lost detail and is particularly effective in the following cases.
• Shooting a subject against a bright sky
• Shooting a subject indoors, against a background through a window
• Any high contrast scenes
OFF
BARS
CAM
ON
DCC
OUTPUT