Sony BVP-550 Operation Manual page 9

Wide range of selectable video amplifier
gain values
Nine gain values ranging from –3 dB to +30 dB can be
selected for the video amplifier. Even with a high gain
value, pictures with little noise can be obtained due to
the video camera's high signal-to-noise ratio.
EVS and Super-EVS
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An EVS and Super-EVS (only when the optional
OHB-550/550P/550WS/550WSP is attached)
incorporating newly developed CCD-drive technology
achieves a vertical resolution of 450 TV lines while
suppressing line flicker.
Wide range of detail control functions
Skin-tone detail function
Through the generation of detail gate signals
predominantly for skin hue and color component, the
amount of detail can be controlled (through emphasis
or suppression) for specific hue/color areas within the
picture.
The camera also comes with a skin detail auto-hue
function that automatically generates gate signals for
the hue of skin detail. (This function currently does not
operate.)
Detail boost frequency control
By adjusting a boost frequency within a range of 3.6 to
6.6 MHz, you can control detail width to suit the
subject to obtain subtle video expression.
Detail mix ratio control (before/after γ )
By controlling the amount of detail signal mixed with
the video signal before and after gamma processing,
you can emphasize or suppress detail in subject areas
that are high in video level.
H/V ratio control
You can control the ratio between H-detail and V-
detail.
White/black limitter
You can make individual adjustments of detail gain for
both white and black.
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1) EVS
Enhanced Vertical definition System
Automatic iris closing mechanism
The lens iris closes automatically when:
• the black balance is adjusted automatically, or
• the black shading is adjusted automatically.
Playback monitoring during recording
Setting the RET switch below the lens mount allows
the monitoring on the viewfinder screen of the
playback picture or return video signal from the
camera control unit, even while you continue to shoot.
SMPTE (NTSC) /EBU (PAL) color bar
generation
The built-in color bar generation circuits provide an
SMPTE type color bar signal that allows easy
adjustment of a color monitor.
Recording functions
•An external microphone can be mounted on the video
camera.
• When a Betacam SP portable VTR to the video
camera is attached, the recording level on audio
channel 1 can be easily adjusted with a control knob
on the front of the viewfinder.
Remote control capability
You can connect an optional RM-P9 Remote Control
Unit to the video camera to remotely control the
camera's principal functions.
Other features
• Genlock function (when using a camera adapter)
• Time code genlock function (when using the BVV-5/
5PS Betacam SP VTR)
• Drip-proof construction
Related manuals
In addition to the present Operation Manual, the BVP-
550 comes with a separate Maintenance Manual.
Please refer to the Maintenance Manual for details on
internal electrical and electronic circuitry, and
switches, etc,. and for technical information regarding
maintenance.
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