Sony BVP-900 Series Product Information Manual page 24

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BENEFITS OF SONY ADSP
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(b) Auto Knee
When the Auto Knee button on the MSU or RCP panel is pressed, it
optimizes the knee point and knee slope for best reproduction of the
high lights. The Adaptive Highlight control function can also be used
in conjunction with Auto Knee.
Input signal level
white clip
auto slope
point limit
auto knee circuit
Figure 5-2 Auto Knee curve image
(c) Gamma
New 12-bit A/D conversion defines more precisely the required
gamma characteristic by using a gamma curve created from 48
segments. This is in comparison with the 32 segments in the
previous camera range.
(d) Black Gamma
Black Gamma allows control of the linear part of the gamma
characteristic, providing adjustment of the shadow areas of the
picture during shooting.
(e) Black Clip
Improvements in the Black Clip circuitry have improved the
signal/noise ratio for more natural reproduction.
(f) Auto Black/White
The BVP-900 Series provides perfect accuracy in black and white
balance.
Output signal level