Yamaha HDW-730 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Chapter 1 Overview1-4
Three down converter modes are available: SQUEEZE, LETTER BOX
and CROP.
The camcorder is provided with the LIGHT connector. This feeds
power to the light from a battery or AC adaptor connected to the
camcorder.
The viewfinder supplied with NTSC/PAL type camcorders, such as the
BVW-400A/400AP, can be attached to HDW-730/750/750P in
emergencies (only when an HKDW-702 (not supplied) is attached).
Some functions are not available with this viewfinder.
The camcorder has the ASSIGN 1/2 switches, which can be assigned
functions.
1-1-2 VTR Features
The VTR features of this camcorder are described below.
Use of the HDCAM format allows high performance HD digital
recording and playback while preserving the same ease of use as
conventional camcorder equipment.
The same cassette size (S size) as Digital BETACAM can be used to
achieve a long recording time of approximately 40 minutes (for 59.94I
format) and 48 minutes (for 50I/25PsF format).
No playback adaptor is needed to see the color playback image on the
monitor screen.
The 4 times normal speed search function provides quick positioning
of the tape.
LTC
1)
and VITC
2)
recording and LTC playback can be performed.
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.
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1) LTC: Longitudinal Time Code
2) VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code