Chapter 1 Overview; Features; Camera Features - Sony MSW-900 Operation Manual

1-1 Features

The MSW-900/900P series
camera, of which the effective picture elements of the 16:9 aspect ratio
are 980 (H) x 988 (V) for the MSW-900 and 980 (H) x 1164 (V) for the
MSW-900P. The MSW-900/900P uses 2/3-type Power HAD
sensor CCD 3) imagers with 1,000,000 picture elements, with an IMX
portable videocassette recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity,
portability, and dust- and water-proof construction make it ideal as a
camcorder for ENG
introduction of a new integrated circuit technology (LSI) for processing
digital signals improves the image quality even further and simplifies
setup (initialization) operations.

1-1-1 Camera Features

The features of the MSW-900/900P series camera are described below.
• Power HAD EX sensor CCDs ensure high sensitivity and high image
quality.
• The progressive scan mode is also available as the CCD scan mode, in
addition to the conventional interlace scan mode.
• The camcorder has the ability to switch between the conventional
aspect ratio of 4 : 3 and a wide screen aspect ratio of 16 : 9.
• A 12 bit AD converter has improved picture quality, stability, and
reliability.
• A setup menu enables you to control features such as status displays,
messages, and markers; to select values or functions; and to operate a
Memory Stick 6)
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1) The MSW-900 is for the NTSC broadcast system. The MSW-900P is for the
PAL broadcast system. The description given in this manual applies to both
models, any differences being clearly noted in the text.
2) Power HAD: Power Hole-Accumulated Diode
"Power HAD" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
3) CCD: Charge-Coupled Device
4) ENG: Electronic News Gathering
5) EFP: Electronic Field Production
6) "Memory Stick" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
1) Digital Camcorder combines a color video
4) and EFP 5) like it predecessor the BVW-400A. The
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2) EX

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