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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