Vtr Features - Sony Digital Betacam DVW-700 Operation Manual

1-1-2 VTR Features

The VTR features of the DVW-700 series are described below.
• Digital BETACAM format gives improved signal-to-noise ratio,
frequency bandwidth, waveform characteristics, and detail playback
characteristics to ensure higher video and audio quality.
• After the last few seconds of recording, the VTR automatically rewinds
and then plays back by pressing the RET button on the lens. This
function enables a quick check of the recording.
• No playback adaptor is needed to see the color playback image.
• The 5 times normal speed search function provides quick positioning
of the tape.
1)
• Both LTC and VITC
playback.
• 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.
• Optional long-life battery packs are available.
• Pressing the VTR START button on the camcorder or the VTR button
on the lens ensures recording continuity from the very next frame.
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1) LTC : Longitudinal Time Code
2) VITC : Vertical Interval Time Code
2)
recordings can be made, as can LTC
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