Features Of The Bvp-950/950P - Sony BVP-900 Series Product Information Manual

selection with use of the ECS function minimizes horizontal streaking
when shooting computer display screens.
Dynamic shading compensation function: When the zoom angle
is changed with the iris aperture almost completely open, modulation
shading can appear. The BVP-900/900P can automatically
compensate for this phenomenon to obtain optimum picture quality
at any zoom position. (This function is activated only when a lens
allowing this function is attached.)
Full range of audio features: The BVP-900/900P has two
microphone channels and one program audio channel. A switch on
the camera side panel changes the microphone inputs to accept line
level (-20 dBu) signals. Production and Engineering intercom, and a
program audio channel, are provided.
Self-diagnostic functions: The BVP-900/900P has self-diagnostics
functions to facilitate troubleshooting.
Display capability: Characters from a built-in character generator
are used by the BVP-900/900P to display zoom position, focus
position, the camera set up status and warning messages on the
viewfinder screen. A box cursor, center marker, safety zone and
zoom position are also displayed on the viewfinder screen. (refer to
Section 2)
Optional high-resolution 7-inch viewfinders: An optional 7-inch
black-and-white viewfinder (BVF-77/77CE) or 7-inch color viewfinder
(BVF-7700/7700P) can be used with the BVP-900/900P. For easy-to-
see operation, the viewfinder angle can easily be changed and fixed
in the desired position. Attaching and detaching the viewfinder does
not require any tools. (refer to Section 2)
Picture-in-picture capability: The camera picture and the return
video picture can be checked simultaneously. With BVF-7700/7700P,
both the camera picture and the return video picture can be
displayed in color.
High-picture-quality return video: Monitoring a high-quality
return video picture on a or color viewfinder is possible because of a
3-line adaptive comb filter. (Monitoring on B/W viewfinder is also
enabled.)
Reliable transmission using triax cable: The BVP-900/900P
supplies wideband component video signals (Y, R-Y and B-Y) to a
CCU-700A/700AP Camera Control Unit via a triax cable with high
transmission reliability. The triax cable simultaneously transmits
power, video, audio and control signals between the BVP-900/900P
and the CCU-700A/700AP. Higher resolution and picture quality are
achieved with this wide bandwidth. (refer to Section 7)
Compact, lightweight and power-saving design: The BVP-
900/900P is a compact, lightweight design with low-power
consumption. These are fundamental requirements for outside
broadcast operation.
Precise, flexible and easy picture adjustment: In addition to
conventional camera adjustments, the BVP-900/900P features many
new control items. (refer to Section 5)

1-5. Features of the BVP-950/950P

Easy-to-change CCD unit: The CCD unit is a separate block from
the camera head so that the aspect ratio can be easily changed
between 16:3 and 4:3 simply by replacing the unit. No readjustment
is required after the change under normal operating conditions.
Newly developed LSI: A newly developed digital signal processing
LSI and a 12-bit A/D converter provide comprehensive control
functions and assure a high-quality picture.
High signal-to-noise ratio: A high signal-to-noise ratio has been
achieved by use of a top-performing Power HAD 1000 CCD,
outstanding circuit design and electronic packaging technology.
Wide dynamic range: Automatic and manual controls of knee point
and knee slope enable high-luminance subjects to be reproduced in
up to 600% of normal light.
High sensitivity: : A sensitivity of F10.0 at 2000 lux (typical) is
achieved with OHB-750WSA/P, OHB-730WS/P and OHB-730/P. For
OHB-750A/P, F8.0 at 2000 lux (typical) is achieved. When the video
gain is raised by +18 dB, a video level of 100% is obtained with
minimum subject illumination of 5 lux.
High vertical resolution: The vertical resolution can be improved
to 450 lines for the BVP-950 or to 550 lines for the BVP-950P by use
of the EVS (Enhanced Vertical Definition System) function. The
Super EVS function, available when a FIT CCD block is installed,
enables the vertical resolution to be adjusted to a desired value
between 350 and 450 lines for the BVP-950 (with an OHB-
750A/750WSA CCD Unit installed) or between 450 and 550 lines for
the BVP-950P (with an OHB-750AP/750WSAP CCD Unit installed).
Automatic setup and filing function: Built-in microcomputers
allow quick and precise automatic setup, and also reduce the time
required for maintenance. The adjusted data can be stored in the
camera using a filing function.
Electronic shutter: An electronic six-speed shutter (from 1/60 or
1/100 second to 1/2000 second) is provided with the BVP-950/950P.
A rapidly moving object can be clearly shot by selecting the optimum
shutter speed. The shutter also has an ECS (Extended Clear Scan)
function. Using this function, the shutter speed of the BVP-950 can
be adjusted in 510 steps (from 1/30 to 1/58.3 and from 1/60 to
1/7000 second), and that of the BVP-950P in 607 steps (from 1/25 to
1/48.7 and from 1/50 to 1/9000 second). Appropriate shutter-speed
selection with use of the ECS function minimizes horizontal streaking
when shooting computer display screens.
Self-diagnostic functions: The BVP-950/950P has self-diagnostic
functions to facilitate troubleshooting.
Display capability: Characters from a built-in character generator
are used by the BVP-950/950P to display zoom position, focus
position, the camera set up status and warning messages on the
viewfinder screen. A center marker and safety zone are also
displayed on the viewfinder screen. (refer to Section 2)
Optional 1.5-inch, 2-inch or 5-inch viewfinders: A 1.5-inch
black-and-white viewfinder (BVF-10/10CE), 1.5-inch color viewfinder
(BVF-C10W) or 2-inch black-and-white viewfinder (BVF-
20W/20WCE) can be attached to the BVP-950/950P. When a CA-
530/550/550P/570/570P Camera Adaptor is attached to the camera,
a high-resolution 5-inch black-and-white viewfinder (BVF-55/55CE)
can also be used.
Compact, lightweight and power-saving design: The BVP-
950/950P is a compact, lightweight and portable design with low-
power consumption. These are fundamental requirements for outside
broadcast operation.
Precise, flexible and easy picture adjustment: In addition to
conventional camera adjustments, the BVP-950/950P features many
new control items. (refer to Section 5)
Optional camera adaptor: The new CA-570/570P Camera Adaptor
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