Sony MSW-900P Operation Manual page 14

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1-1-2 VTR Features
The VTR features of this camcorder are described below.
• Use of the IMX format allows high performance digital recording and
playback while preserving the same ease of use as conventional
camcorder equipment.
• The same cassette size (S size) as Digital BETACAM can be used to
achieve a long recording time of approximately 60 minutes for the
MSW-900 and 71 minutes for the MSW-900P.
• No playback adaptor is needed to see the color playback image on the
monitor screen.
• The 4 times normal speed search function provides quick positioning
of the tape.
• LTC 1) and VITC
• It is possible to record recording start markers and good shot markers
on the tape while shooting, and search automatically for required cuts
when editing.
• It is possible to automatically rewind and review the last 2 seconds of
the recording on the tape for a quick check immediately after shooting.
• Compatible with the Tele-File
By pressing the RET button on the lens while recording, the time code
valid when you pressed the button is recorded on the MLB-1M-100
memory label (not supplied) attached to the cassette. This is very
helpful for management of the cassette tapes and to improve the
efficiency of the tape editing.
• The built-in time code generator can be synchronized with an external
generator.
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1) LTC: Longitudinal Time Code
2) VITC: Vertical Interval Time Code
3) Tele-File
The Tele-File system is a non-contact data reading/writing system. It allows a
variety of data to be stored on a 1/2-inch tape label with an non-contact IC
memory.
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Chapter 1 Overview
2) recording and LTC playback can be performed.
3) Memory Label system.