Sony MSV-970, Operation Manual

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Saving and recalling settings in a “Memory
Stick”
Using an optional “Memory Stick”
1)
, you can save menu
settings for particular shooting conditions, for recall as
required.
1) “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
High-functionality viewfinder
The 2-inch monochrome viewfinder allows accurate
focusing.
The switch settings, automatic black balance and white
balance items, status, warnings and so on appear on the
viewfinder screen.
Remote control connectors
By connecting an optional RM-B150/B750 or similar
remote control unit, you can control the camera settings of
this unit externally.
1-1-2 VTR Features
MPEG IMX format
• Use of the MPEG IMX format allows high-performance
digital recording and playback, as well as compatibility
with the XDCAM IMX recording format of the Sony’s
professional-use optical disc devices.
• The same cassette size (S size) as that of the Digital
BETACAM can be used to achieve a long recording time
of approximately 60 minutes for the MSW-970 and 71
minutes for the MSW-970P.
Metadata for easier and more comfortable
operation
• 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.
• Compatible with the Tele-File
1)
Memory Label system.
Upon your pressing the button to which the Tele-File
Mark function has been assigned while recording, the
time code valid when you pressed the button is recorded
on the MLB-1M-100 memory label (not supplied)
attached to the cassette. This is very helpful for
management of cassette tapes and to improve the
efficiency of tape editing.
1) Tele-File: The Tele-File system is a non-contact data reading/writing
system. It allows a variety of data to be stored on a 1/2-inch tape label with
a non-contact IC memory.
Time Code operations inevitable in
broadcasting
• LTC
1)
and VITC
2)
recording and LTC playback can be
performed.
• The built-in time code generator can be synchronized
with an external generator.
• A lithium battery is the back-up power supply for the
built-in time code generator enabling the time code to be
held for approximately 5 years without being charged
(with the camcorder power supply).
• The time code can be displayed in the LCD window
screen even when the power is off. The automatic power
shut-off function allows you to set the time when the
time code display disappears.
1) LTC: Longitudinal Time Code
2) VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code
Audio functions
• A slot-in UHF portable tuner WRR-855A/855B (not
supplied) can be attached.
• Four channels of 20-bit digital audio can be recorded, as
well as four channels of 16-bit digital audio. (16-bit
digital is the factory setting.)
• When an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN CH-
1/CH-2 connectors (XLR 3-pin), the audio signals input
to the XLR 3-pin connectors are recorded regardless of
the AUDIO IN switch setting. This function is called the
XLR connection automatic detection function.
• The AUDIO OUT connector (XLR 5-pin) allows the
camcorder to output signals as stereo audio.
Other VTR functions
• Recording continuity from the very next frame is
ensured.
• It is possible to automatically rewind and review the last
2 seconds of the recording on the tape for a quick check
immediately after shooting.
• A 4-times-normal speed search function provides quick
positioning of the tape.
• The camcorder searches for the most recently recorded
cut and records the new cut over it. This function is
called the RE-TAKE function.
• The camcorder searches for the point most recently
recorded on the tape and automatically switches to
paused recording mode (REC pause). This function is
called the End Search function.
1-1-3 Other Features
Proper balancing design
A new shoulder-pad system that enables position
adjustment in the front-to-rear direction with no need to
use a tool ensures proper balance when using the unit.