Sony VID-P150 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

Built-in back light
The large-sized built-in back light allows the A4-sized
object such as transparent sheets, slides or film
negatives to be shot and displayed on a monitor. To
use the back light, just press a button.
Built-in video selector
A video selector is incorporated in this unit. It allows
you to switch the pictures shot with this unit to those
from the connected video equipment such as a VCR
and laserdisc player and vice versa.
Sound mixing function
You can add a running commentary simply by
connecting a microphone and a monitor with speakers.
In addition, existing audio signals can be mixed with
the audio signal from the microphone, so you can add
a commentary while displaying video signals via the
built-in video selector on a monitor.
Various output style
A Y/C separator is incorporated in this unit. It allows
you to output the video signal to either VIDEO OUT
or S VIDEO OUT regardless of the input video signal
from VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN.
External control from a computer
An RS-232C interface is provided with this unit. This
interface allows the unit to be controlled from an
external computer. However, the software to control
the VID-P150 must first be installed. Refer to the
"Interface Manual" for details on the commands and
communication protocol for this software.
Easy to transport
The unit can be collapsed so easily and weighs so little
that it can be carried with no trouble, allowing you to
make a presentation anywhere.
Camera monitor connector
This unit is equipped with a camera monitor connector
which is used to output the pictures shot with this unit.
By connecting the camera monitor connector to a
monitor, you can check the picture while using the
VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with other video equipment, and
you can also set the PATTERN MEMORY settings.
Accessory shoe for an LCD (liquid crystal
display) monitor
This unit has an accessory shoe for attaching an LCD
monitor. You can use this monitor to conveniently
confirm your view by attaching it to the accessory
shoe.
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