Sony PDW-850 Operation Manual page 10

Rich selection of interfaces
• HDSDI and SDSDI output connectors: Allow
free combination of HDSDI and SDSDI signals.
Timecode and other text data can be
superimposed on signals from one of the two
interfaces.
• Composite signal output connector
• Selectable video input connectors: The unit is
designed to support recording in every type of
environment, including reporting by pool
coverage teams. HD SDI/SD SDI or composite
signals can be selected. SD signals can be
upconverted and recorded as HD signals.
• Gen-lock input connector: Enables
synchronized operation of multiple units, with
synchronization possible to either VBS or HD-
Y signals.
• Audio input connectors: Supports AES/EBU
signal input, in addition to microphone input,
+48 V microphone input, and line input.
• Timecode input and output connectors
• Network connector: Enable transfer of MXF-
format files.
• USB connector: Enables use of a Windows
USB keyboard or mouse. You can also connect
a USB flash drive to record proxy data or load
planning metadata, or connect the optional
CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi Adaptor or CBK-WA100
Wireless Adaptor to connect to a wireless LAN
network.
Features for improved performance
under various shooting conditions
Picture Cache function
The unit can utilize its internal memory to
continuously record the current video input,
allowing recording to commence a certain time (2
to 30 seconds) in advance of the time when the
recording button is pressed, and allowing discs to
be exchanged seamlessly without interrupting the
recording.
Two optical filters
The unit is equipped with separate CC filters and
ND filters.
Noise suppression circuits
New noise suppression circuits offer improved
performance under difficult evening or nighttime
shooting conditions.
10 Features
Slow shutter function
A maximum of 16 frames can be accumulated
using the slow shutter function. In low light levels
this allows clear and noiseless video to be shot,
and provides a fantasy video effect with ghost
images.
Time lapse function (interval recording)
Using this function slow-moving subjects can be
shot with the movement compressed in time. This
is convenient for many applications, such as
monitoring plant growth, or the progress of a
construction site.
Slow & quick motion function
This function allows the shooting frame rate to be
different from the playback frame rate, for the
same effect as overcranking or undercranking a
film camera. Unlike low-speed or high-speed
playback of normally shot video, this provides a
smooth slow-motion effect, or action speeded up
beyond actual speed. (Due to be supported from
package version 2.30)
1) This function is available when the recording format is
MPEG HD422, 50 Mbps, and the resolution/system
frequency is 1080/23.98P, 1080/25P, or 1080/29.97P.
Freeze Mix function
This allows a still image from previously
captured video to be aligned with the current
video output from the camera. Thus you can
adjust the camera position to get exactly the same
framing for new shots. For example, this function
makes it easy to frame summer and winter shots
of a landscape scene in exactly the same way.
Digital extender function
This magnifies the center section of the video. It
utilizes electronic processing, which prevents the
decrease in sensitivity (F-drop) that occurs when
the lens extender function is used.
Focus assist function
A focus assist indicator is displayed in the
viewfinder to aid in focusing.
This function is useful when trying to focus using
only the image in the viewfinder.
Assignable switches
Frequently used function can be assigned to
switches for quick and convenient operation.
Hyper gamma
This enables a wide dynamic range without using
the Knee function, by smoothly compressing the
high-luminance range.
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