Features - Sony HDW-730 Operation Manual

1-1 Features

The HDW-730/750/750P
camera, of which the effective picture elements are 1920(H) x 1080(V)
and which uses 2/3-type Power HAD
2,000,000 picture elements, with an HDCAM portable videocassette
recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dust-
and water-proof construction make it ideal as a camcorder for ENG
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and EFP in the same way as the earlier BVW-400A/400AP. The
introduction of a new integrated circuit technology (LSI) for processing
HD digital signals improves the image quality even further and
simplifies setup (initialization) operations.
1-1-1 Camera Features
The features of the HDW-730/750/750P camera are described below.
• 2/3-type Power HAD sensor CCDs with 2,000,000 picture elements
provide a compact and lightweight unit with excellent image quality.
The HDW-750/750P uses FIT
IT 7) -type CCDs.
• Existing 2/3-inch lenses can be used.
• A new integrated circuit technology for digital signal processing has
improved picture quality and functionability.
• A setup menu enables you to control features such as status displays,
messages, and markers; to select various types of settings; to toggle
switches; and to operate a Memory Stick
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1) The HDW-730 can operate with either the 59.94I or the 50I format. The HDW-
750 operates with the 59.94I format. The HDW-750P can operate with either the
50I or the 25PsF format. The descriptions given in this manual apply to all
models, any differences being clearly noted in the text.
2) Power HAD: Power Hole-Accumulated Diode
"Power HAD" is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
3) CCD: Charge-Coupled Device
4) ENG: Electronic News Gathering
5) EFP: Electronic Field Production
6) FIT: Frame Interline Transfer
7) IT: Interline Transfer
8) "Memory Stick" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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HD Camcorder combines an HD color video
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sensor CCD
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-type CCDs and the HDW-730 uses
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imagers with
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