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AUTO W/B BAL (ホワイトバランス 自動調整)スイッチ ホワイ トバラ ンス とブラ ックバラ ンスを自動調整します。 :ホワイ トバラ ンスを自動調整する。 :ブラ ッ クバラ ンスを自動調整する。 CAMERA/VTR スイッチ 本機と接続したVTRへのコン ト ロール信号を切り換えます。 設定に よ り 、 VTRによる記録開始の機能が次のよ う に変わり ます。 CAMERA 機能 SAVE カメ ラの電源 OFF。 SAVE カメ ラの電源 ON。 VTR STARTボタ ンを押すと、 数秒後に記録が始まる。...
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コントロール部 前部(左) TEST OUT 端子 現在は使用しません MIC 1 IN 端子 RET 1 ボタン MIC IN スイッチ TEST OUT (テスト出力)端子 ( 必要に応じてモニターに接続します。 Y/RGBスイ ッチとR/G/Bスイ ッチで選択した信号を出力します。 MIC 1 IN (マイク 入力) 端子( マイ クを接続します。 MIC INスイ ッチによって、後面の AUDIO IN CH-1 端子と切り換 えます。 RET 1 (リターンビデオ...
4-5 USER メニューの使いかた 設定したページを並び換えるには TOP MENUを表示する。 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回してUSER MENU CUSTOMIZEを選択し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ン を押す。 PAGE EDIT画面が表示されます。 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回して移動したいメ ニューページを選択し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを 押す。 操作選択画面が表示されます。 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回してMOVEを選択 し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを押す。 PAGE EDIT画面に戻り ます。 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回して、 手順3で選択し たメニューページを移動したい位置に→マークを動かし、...
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MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回して→マークを 1 行目 に移動し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを押す。 ITEM SELECT画面が表示されます。 設定したい項目を次の手順で選択する。 ∼ から選択するときは 1 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回して設定したい項 目を選択し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを押す。 操作選択画面が表示されます。 2 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回してSELECTを選 択し、 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを押す。 USER P1 EDIT 画面に戻り、 選択した項目が表示されま す。 以降を選択するときは 1 MENU SELつまみ/ENTERボタ ンを回して画面先頭行 の数字に→マークを移動し、...
PAINT メニュー PAINTメニューには、ホワイトなどペイント調整項目がまと められています。 撮影シーンに合わせてペインティングしたデータ(シーン ファイル)を5通りまで保存することもできます(SCENE FILE ページ)。 ◆ 設定方法については、「4-3-1 設定メニューの基本操作」(4-7(J) ページ)をご覧ください。 PAINT メニュー画面を表示するには MENU SELつ ま み /ENTERボ タ ン を 押 し な が ら 、 DISPLAYスイッチをOFFからMENUに切り換える。 TOPメニュー画面が表示されます。 < TOP MENU > c USERS USER MENU CUSTOMIZE OPERATION PAINT MAINTENANCE FILE...
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PAINT メニュー PAINT メニュー一覧 ページ 設定項目 SW STATUS FLARE GAMMA BLK GAM KNEE WHT CLIP DETAIL LVL DEP SKIN DTL MATRIX VIDEO LEVEL WHITE R,G,B BLACK R,G,B,M FLARE R,G,B GAMMA R,G,B,M V MOD R,G,B,M FLARE V MOD TEST GAMMA LEVEL COARSE TABLE...
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ページ 設定項目 LOW KEY SAT LEVEL KNEE POINT R,G,B,M SLOPE R,G,B,M WHT CLP R,G,B,M KNEE SAT LEVEL KNEE KNEE SAT WHT CLIP TEST DETAIL 1 LEVEL LIMITER M/WHT/BLK −99∼0∼99 CRISPEN HV RATIO FREQ DETAIL LVL DEP DETAIL2 KNEE APERTURE SKIN DETAIL SKIN DTL SKIN GATE CH SW...
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PAINT メニュー ページ 設定項目 USER MATRIX R−G, R−B G−R, G−B B−R, B−G MATRIX PRESET USER MATRIX MULTI MATRIX MULTI MATRIX PHASE ALL CLEAR AUTO DET MATRIX PRESET USER MATRIX MULTI MATRIX a) MATRIXがOFFに設定されている場合は設定できません。 4-26(J) 第 章 記録のための調整と設定 設定 内容 −99∼0∼99 R−G, R−Bのユーザーマトリックスを任意に設定...
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ページ 項目 SHUTTER SHUTTER/ECS ECS FREQ S-EVS SCENE FILE STORE STANDARD READ(MS→CAM) WRITE (CAM→MS) GP 1∼20 FILE ID CAM CODE DATE a) 60Iまたは59.94Iフォーマッ ト が選択されている場合のシャ ッ タースピー ド およびECS周波数です。 以下は各フ ォーマッ トのシャ ッ タース ピー ドおよびECS周波数です。 シャ ッ タースピー ド 秒 60I(59.94I): 1/100、...
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English WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. AVERTISSEMENT Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts Chapter 3 Preparations Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording 2(E) Table of Contents 1-1 Features ... 1-1(E) 1-2 System Configuration ... 1-3(E) 2-1 Accessory Attachments ... 2-1(E) 2-2 Controls and Connectors ...
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Chapter 5 Shooting Appendix 5-1 Shooting Operations ... 5-1(E) Specifications ... A-1(E) Testing the Camera Before Shooting ... A-3(E) Glossary ... A-4(E) 3(E) Table of Contents...
In addition, five filter discs each for CC and ND are provided as standards. Multiple formats The HDC-F950 covers 50I and 60I systems in addition to 24PsF, 25PsF and 30PsF. Memory stick operation The camera is equipped with a memory stick drive, which enables setup data storage and software upgrading using memory sticks.
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High-resolution 3-type LCD multi-format color viewfinder Along with developing the HDC-F950, a 3-type LCD multi-format color viewfinder HDVF-C30W is provided. Prevention of electrical shock When the power connection is unsafe, the power supply from the HDCU (Camera Control Unit) will be shut off.
1-2 System Configuration Accessories and related equipment for the HDC-F950 are shown in the figure below. HDVF-C750W HD Electronic Viewfinder HDVF-20A HD Electronic Viewfinder BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Zoom lens HDC-F950 HD Color Video Camera HKC-T950 HD CCD Block Adaptor...
Used to attach a lens (not supplied). 8 Tripod mount Attach the VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor when mounting the HDC-F950 on a tripod. 9 LENS connector (12-pin) Connect the lens cable. The camera can control the lens functions through this cable.
2-2 Controls and Connectors 2-2 Controls and Connectors Front (Right) 1 INCOM button 2 RET 1 button 3 Y/RGB switch 4 R/G/B switch 5 ASSIGNABLE switch 6 FILTER control 7 AUTO W/B BAL switch 1 INCOM (intercom 1) button The intercom 1 microphone is turned ON while this button is pressed.
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7 AUTO W/B BAL (white and black balance automatic adjustment) switch Used to automatically adjust white and black balance. WHT: Automatically adjust white balance. BLK: Automatically adjust black balance. 8 CAMERA/VTR switch Used to select control signals sent to a VTR connected to the camera.
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2-2 Controls and Connectors qd CANCEL/STATUS switch When a menu is displayed on the viewfinder screen, pressing this button will cancel any changed setting and return the display to the previous menu. When menus are not displayed on the viewfinder screen, pressing this button will display the ‘!’IND item.
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4 MIC IN (microphone input) switch Select either the microphone connected to the MIC 1 IN connector or that connected to the AUDIO IN CH-1 connector on the back. +48V/FRONT: To use the microphone connected to the MIC1 IN connector and supply a power of +48 V to the microphone.
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2-2 Controls and Connectors Back (Left) 1 TALLY lamp and TALLY switch 2 CCU connector 3 INCOM1 and 2 connectors 4 EARPHONE jack 5 TRACKER connector 6 GENLOCK IN/RET IN/ PROMPTER OUT connector and switch 7 AUDIO IN 1 and 2 connectors and switches 1 TALLY lamp and TALLY switch ON: The tally lamp lights when a tally signal or a call...
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7 AUDIO IN (auido input 1, 2) connectors (XLR 3-pin) and switches Connect audio signals. An input select switch and microphone power switch are provided for each channel. Input select switches Microphone power switches LINE MIC OFF+48V LINE MIC OFF+48V AUDIO CH-1 CH-1...
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2-2 Controls and Connectors Back (Right) 1 Memory stick section 2 POWER switch 1 Memory stick section A slot to accomodate a memory stick and an eject button to remove the stick are provided behind the panel. The eject button lights in red while writing or reading data to/from a memory stick.
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INCOM 1 INCOM 2 (same components as those of INCOM 1) PGM control and select switch PROD Line select switch INCOM INCOM LEVEL TALK LEVEL/TALK switch INCOM INCOM control PGM (program) control and switch: Adjust the program audio reception level. Select program 1 or 2 with the switch.
3-1 Precautions Do not subject to severe shocks Damage to the case or internal components may result. When finished using Turn off the power switch. Operation and storage environment Store in a level place with air conditioning. Avoid use or storage in the following places: •...
A VTR, camera control unit, or remote control panel can be connected to this camera. Connecting a VTR You can connect a VTR to the camera, as shown in the figure below. HDC-F950 HD SERIAL LINK A/LINK B OUT BNC cable Connecting a camera control unit or...
• Power from an AC adaptor • Power from the attached battery pack HDCU-F950 Camera Control Unit Optical multi- connector HDC-F950 DC IN HD Color Video Camera connector • AC-550 • BKP-L551 With the POWER switch set to CCU, the camera is turned on when a camera control unit is connected.
3-3 Attaching a Lens The procedure for attaching a lens to the camera is as follows. Push the lens fixing lever upwards and remove the lens mount cap from the lens mount. Align the lens’ alignment pin with the notch in the upper part of the lens mount and insert the lens into the mount.
3-4 Adjusting the Flange Focal Length Adjustment of the flange focal length the following situations. • The first time a lens is attached • When changing lenses • When zooming and the focus is not sharp at both telephoto and wide angle The procedure for adjusting the flange focal length is as follows.
3-5 Adjusting the Viewfinder Position The viewfinder position may be adjusted towards the front and rear and to the left and right to make it easy to see into it. Adjusting to left or right Loosen the viewfinder left-right positioning ring. Slide the viewfinder left or right to move it into a good viewing position.
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Keeping the viewfinder from hitting your To keep the viewfinder from bumping your leg when carrying the camera, install the BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (optional) and rotate the viewfinder upwards. Note Lock the viewfinder in a slightly forward position before rotating it upwards. If the viewfinder is in its rearmost position, the arm of the viewfinder rotation bracket will strike the grip.
3-6 Mounting the Camera on a Tripod To mount the camera on a tripod using the optional VCT-14 Tripod Adaptor, proceed as follows. Mount the tripod adaptor on the tripod. Choose one of the holes in the bottom of the tripod adaptor, taking into account the center of gravity of the camera and tripod adaptor.
3-7 Attaching a Shoulder Strap Attach an optional shoulder strap to the shoulder strap fitting posts to use the camera slung over a shoulder. Shoulder belt mount point To attach the shoulder strap Clip Pull the strap upwards to secure it. To remove the shoulder strap Chapter 3 Preparations Press here and...
4-1 Adjusting the Black Balance and White Balance In order to maintain high picture quality when using the camera, it is necessary to set the black balance and white balance appropriately for the conditions. Black balance adjustment The black balance needs adjustment in situations like the following: •...
4-1 Adjustments and Settings for Recording Notes • During black balance adjustment, the iris will be automatically closed. • During black balance adjustment, the gain switching circuit will work automatically, and the viewfinder screen will flicker several times. This is not a malfunction.
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Adjust the lens iris opening. With a manually adjusted lens: Set the opening to an appropriate value. With a lens which has automatic iris control: Set the lens’ automatic/manual iris control switch to automatic. Push the AUTO W/B BAL switch to WHT and release the switch.
4-2-1 About the Shutter Modes The different shutter modes which can be used with the electronic shutter of the HDC-F950 camera, and the shutter speeds which may be selected, are as follows: Shutter modes and speeds Shutter...
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When shipped from the factory, the camera is set up such that all modes and speeds in the table of “Shutter modes and speeds” on this page will be displayed. However, the camera may be set so that only the necessary modes and speeds are displayed.
4-3 Viewfinder Screen Setup Menu Displays When the DISPLAY switch is set to MENU, the OPERATION menu will be displayed on the viewfinder screen. The OPERATION menu is displayed one page at a time. The OPERATION menu is used to select various setting values, and to select items which will be displayed on the viewfinder screen and how those items will be displayed.
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DIAGNOSIS menu This menu displays self-diagnosis information. To return to the TOP menu The following two methods are available. • Align the arrow (c) with TOP on the right top of each page, then press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. •...
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4-3 Viewfinder Screen Setup Menu Displays To change to another page Move the arrow marker (c) to the page number, and press MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. When the arrow marker (c) is located anywhere off the page number, push the STATUS/CANCEL switch towards CANCEL.
4-4 Viewfinder Screen Status Display Besides the video image, the viewfinder can display text and messages showing the camera settings and operation status, as well as items such as a center marker or safety zone marker. When the DISPLAY switch is set to ON, items set to ON using the VF DISPLAY page of the OPERATION menu or related switches will be displayed on the upper and lower edges of the screen.
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4-4 Viewfinder Screen Status Display 6 Gain value display Displays the video gain value (dB) set with the GAIN switch. 7 Focus position Shows the focus position of a zoom lens as a numeric value (0 to 255 (infinity)). 8 Battery voltage Displays the input voltage.
4-5 Using the USER Menu You can select desired pages from the OPERATION, PAINT, MAINTENANCE, FILE, and DIAGNOSIS menu pages, and copy and set them on the USER Menu. If you set pages frequently used on the USER Menu, you can easily call the pages and use them. On the USER Menu, USER PAGE 1 through USER PAGE 5 are provided.
4-5 Using the USER Menu 3 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to select a menu page to be set, then push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. The selected menu page is set on the USER Menu, and the screen returns to the TOP MENU screen. To change the order of the pages Display the TOP MENU screen.
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Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to move the arrow marker (c) to the first line, then push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. The ITEM SELECT screen appears. Select an item to be set, following the procedure below. To select from among items 1 through 10 1 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to select an item to be set, then push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
4-5 Using the USER Menu 4-5-3 Displaying the USER Menu You can display and use the USER menu you set in the same manner as the other menus. Display the TOP MENU screen. For details on displaying the TOP MENU screen, see "To display the TOP MENU screen”...
4-6 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu To set up or adjust the HDC-F950, use the OPERATION menu. Items which can be adjusted or set using the setup menus Adjustment or setup item Selection of viewfinder screen indicators ‘!’ indicator setup 1 ‘!’...
4-6 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 4-6-1 Selecting Display Items Selection of items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen is done using the VF DISPLAY page of the OPERATION menu. Display of each item can be set to ON or OFF independently. Use the following procedure to select items to be displayed on the viewfinder screen.
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4-6-2 Selecting the Items for Which an ‘!’ Mark to Light Use the ‘!’ IND 1 and ‘!’ IND 2 pages of the OPERATION menu to select the items for which an exclamation mark (!) lights in the viewfinder. The settings on this page can be confirmed by pressing the STATUS/CANCEL switch towards STATUS when the DISPLAY switch is set to ON or OFF.
4-6 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 4 Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button until the desired setting is displayed, then press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button. ‘!’ IND 1 page: Item Condition to unlight Type of ND filter (one or more can be specified among 1 to 5) Type of CC filter (one or more can be specified among A to E)
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SAFETY Set the safety marker for the selected aspect mode. a) The DISPLAY/ASPECT switch on the viewfinder allows you to display or not to display all markers when MARKER is set to ON regardless of the setting of the CENTER, SAFETY ZONE, EFFECT and ASPECT MODE on this page.
4-6 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu 4-6-5 Setting up the Viewfinder The ZEBRA/VF DTL page of the OPERATION menu is used to set up items related to the viewfinder. Proceed as follows: Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU. Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to display the ZEBRA/VF DTL page, and push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
Note The override returns to 0 when you turn the camera off, then on again. Rotate the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button to align the arrow marker (c) with the item you want to set, and push the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
4-6 Setup Using the OPERATION Menu Item Contents D5600K Turns the D5600K gain amplifier on or off. ASSIGNABLE 1/2 Assigns a function to the ASSIGNABLE switch position 1 or 2. MIC 1/2 GAIN Selects the gain (–60 dB, –50 dB, –40 dB, –30 dB, –20 dB) for microphone 1 or 2.
4-6-10 Displaying Lens File Using the LENS FILE page, you can confirm the name and the f-stop (iris setting) of the lens in use. Set the DISPLAY switch to MENU. Turn the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button, to display the LENS FILE page, then press the MENU SEL knob/ENTER button.
4-7 PAINT Menu 4-7 PAINT Menu The PAINT menu contains a collection of paint adjustment items, such as white adjustment. Up to five groups of painting data (scene files) may be saved for scenes to be shot (SCENE FILE page). For information on performing settings, see “4-3-1 Basic Operation of the Setup Menus”...
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PAINT menu items Page Setting item SW STATUS FLARE GAMMA BLK GAM KNEE WHT CLIP DETAIL LVL DEP SKIN DTL MATRIX VIDEO LEVEL WHITE R,G,B BLACK R,G,B,M FLARE R,G,B GAMMA R,G,B,M V MOD R,G,B,M FLARE V MOD TEST GAMMA LEVEL COARSE TABLE GAMMA...
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4-7 PAINT Menu Page Setting item LOW KEY SAT LEVEL KNEE POINT R,G,B,M SLOPE R,G,B,M WHT CLP R,G,B,M KNEE SAT LEVEL KNEE KNEE SAT WHT CLIP TEST DETAIL1 LEVEL LIMITER M/WHT/BLK CRISPEN HV RATIO FREQ DETAIL LVL DEP DETAIL2 KNEE APERTURE SKIN DETAIL SKIN DTL SKIN GATE...
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Page Setting item USER MATRIX R–G, R–B G–R, G–B B–R, B–G MATRIX PRESET USER MATRIX MULTI MATRIX MULTI MATRIX PHASE ALL CLEAR AUTO DET MATRIX PRESET USER MATRIX MULTI MATRIX a) You cannot perform the setting when the MATRIX is set to OFF. Allowable settings Description –99 to 0 to 99...
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4-7 PAINT Menu Page Item SHUTTER SHUTTER/ECS ECS FREQ S-EVS SCENE FILE STORE STANDARD READ (MS CAM) WRITE (CAM MS) GP 1 to 20 FILE ID CAM CODE DATE a) These are the shutter speed and ECS frequency in the case where 60I or 59.94I format is selected.
5-1 Shooting Operations To fully utilize the features of this camera, test it before beginning a shooting (recording) and make sure that it is operating properly. For information on this testing, see “Testing the Camera Before Shooting” on page A-3(E). For more information on lens or VTR operation, refer to the appropriate operation manual(s).
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5-1 Shooting Operations Set the ZEBRA switch to ON or MOMENT (momentary). A zebra pattern will be displayed on the viewfinder screen. If the switch is set to MOMENT, the zebra pattern will disappear after five to six seconds. ZEBRA ZEBRA switch MOMENT Set the lens iris appropriately.
Specifications Imager Imager -type frame interline transfer Method 3-CCD, RGB Effective resolution 1920 (horizontal) Electrical characteristics Sensitivity f10.0 (at 2000 lx with 89.9% reflectivity) Image S/N Typical 54 dB Horizontal resolution 1000 TV lines (at center of screen) 5% or higher modulation Registration 0.02% for total area (not including lens distortion)
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Specifications Input/output connectors Electro-multi connector (1) LENS 12-pin (1) 20-pin (1) MIC IN XLR 3-pin, female (1) AUDIO IN 1, 2 XLR 3-pin, female (1) EARPHONE OUT Minijack (1), 8 ohms DC IN XLR 4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC OUT 4-pin (1), 10.5 to 17 V DC, 5W maximum...
Testing the Camera Before Shooting Before beginning shooting, test and adjust the camera and make sure it is operating properly. Preparations for testing Turn on the power and set the switches as shown in the figure below. Iris: automatic OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE: Zoom: electrical BARS CAMERA/VTR: ON/STBY...
Glossary Specifications Aliasing Sampling is performed in converting an analog signal to a digital signal. Aliasing is a type of interference distortion which can be introduced in the sampling process. Auto knee A circuit which automatically adjusts the knee point to allow the video camera to image with a wider dynamic range (the range of brightnesses the imaging device can handle).
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The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Sony Corporation and is intended solely for use by the purchasers of the equipment described in this manual. Sony Corporation expressly prohibits the duplication of any...
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HDC-F950 (J, UC) 3-789-477-02(1) Sony Corporation B&P Company この説明書は %古紙再生紙を使用しています。 Printed on 100% recycled paper. Printed in Japan 2004.03.13 2003...
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