Sony BVP-550 Operation Manual page 8

1-1 Features
Expanded number of Automatic Setup
Items
In addition to level settings (white/black balance, back
set, etc.), automatic setup is now possible for shading
compensation.
Sophisticated electronic shutter
An advanced built-in electronic shutter allows you to
capture even fast-moving objects with very little
blurring. The shutter can also be used in the following
special modes:
1)TM
• Clear Scan (CLS) mode: suitable for shooting
monitor screens with vertical scanning frequencies of
over 60 Hz, to obtain images with no horizontal
streaks of noise.
• Extended Clear Scan (ECS) mode: suitable for
shooting monitor and other screens with vertical
scanning frequencies of up to 60 Hz, to obtain images
with no horizontal streaks of noise. (Available only
when the optional OHB-550/550P/550WS/550WSP
is attached.)
• Super Enhanced Vertical Definition System (Super
EVS) mode: provides sharper pictures with higher
vertical resolution than standard mode. (Available
only when the optional OHB-550/550P/550WS/
550WSP is attached.)
Easy setup by setup menu (use of rotary
encoder)
A setup menu display provided on the viewfinder
screen makes setting up the video camera quick and
easy. Items that can be set or selected on the setup
menu include shutter speed, shutter modes (CLS, ECS,
and Super EVS), display items on the viewfinder
screen, video amplifier gain, safety zone marker
center marker 3) , and camera ID. The use of an external
monitor screen or rotary encoder makes setting up
even easier.
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1) CLS
"Clear Scan" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
2) Safety zone marker
A box indicating an area equal to 80% to 90% of the
total viewfinder area.
3) Center marker
A cross indicating the center of the viewfinder screen.
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Chapter 1 Overview
High-performance viewfinder (optional
BVF-10/10CE)
• A quick-start type of CRT shows an image almost
immediately after the power is turned on.
• A high-resolution CRT gives a crisp image that
allows easy focusing.
• A low-flare type of CRT provides the viewfinder
screen with high visibility.
• Menu operations that allow you to switch on and off
the safety zone marker indicating the effective
imaging area, and the center marker indicating the
center of the image.
• A large aperture design for clear viewing, even with
your eye away from the viewfinder.
• An easily detachable eyepiece. With the eyepiece
removed, the center of the image remains clear, even
from a distance. Removal of the eyepiece also allows
the CRT screen and mirror to be easily cleaned.
• Viewfinder position that is adjustable forward and
backward as well as right and left.
• The addition of the optional BKW-401 Viewfinder
Rotation Bracket allows you to quickly fold the
viewfinder away to prevent collisions between the
video camera and your leg while carrying the camera
by its grip.
• The attachment of an optional fog-proof filter (Part
No. 1-547-341-11) prevents breath or vapor
condensation.
Various viewfinder displays
The viewfinder screen not only shows operation-
related messages, a zebra pattern
marker and a center marker, but also the principal
settings of the video camera in both characters and
symbols.
2)
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Above and below the viewfinder screen are also
arranged red and green tally lamps, a battery level
indicator, warning lamps, and a lamp indicating
existence of nonstandard settings, allowing you to
quickly verify settings and camera operations.
4) Zebra pattern
A striped pattern on the viewfinder screen that allows
you to ascertain the video level of the subject by
indicating picture areas with a video level of about 70%
IRE units (NTSC) or 490mV (PAL) and of 100% IRE
units (NTSC) or 700mV (PAL) or above.
Letter Ver.3.0
4) , a safety zone
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