– 8 –FeaturesFeatures of the VTR sectionDigital systemThe VTR section features a component digital recording system that employs the latest compres-sion technology and non-compressed PCM recording for audio. This system provides superior S/N, frequency band and waveform characteristics as well as reproduction of detailed areas, etc.,and realizes even higher picture and sound quality.Rec review functionBy automatically rewinding and playing back the last two to ten seconds or so of the recording,this function enables what has been recorded to be promptly checked out.Playback functionThis function enables the playback picture (black-and-white picture) to be seen on the viewfinderscreen. In addition, color playback pictures can be output from the unit’s VIDEO OUT connector.Built-in time code generator/readerTime code information can be recorded and played back on a dedicated subcode track.Locking of the time code to an external sourceThe built-in time code generator can be locked to an external generator. Also, the built-in timecode generator uses a lithium battery as its back-up power supply, allowing time codes to bebacked up for approximately one year even if power is not supplied to the unit.Built-in DOLBY NR SystemFA Dolby B Noise Reduction System is built in for audio recording in the longitudinal direction.Successive shootingImages can be shot successively within an accuracy of 0–o1 frame simply by pressing the VTRSTART button or the lens VTR button.FDolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.F“Dolby” and the double-D symbol 0 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
