Panasonic AJ- E - Manual (Page 7)

Chapter 1 General
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≥ DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats supported
The VTR unit compresses the images using a component
digital recording system that uses the latest compression
technology, and for the sound it employs non-compression
PCM recording with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio,
frequency band, waveform characteristics and reproduction
characteristics of the finely detailed areas. As a result, both
the picture quality and sound quality are taken to new
heights of excellence.
A choice of recording formats tailored to the application at
hand is offered: the DVCPRO50 format when priority is
required to be given to the picture quality, and the DVCPRO
format when economy is to be given precedence.
≥ DVCPRO format supported
The VTR unit compresses the images using a component
digital recording system that employs the latest
compression technology, and for the sound it uses non-
compression PCM recording with an excellent signal-to-
noise ratio, frequency band, waveform characteristics and
reproduction characteristics of the finely detailed areas. As
a result, both the picture quality and sound quality are taken
to new heights of excellence.
≥ Power-saving management function
In order to reduce its power consumption efficiently, the unit
has a function that shuts down circuitry that is not required
for the particular VTR mode established at the time. This
enables the user to perform operations while conserving
power.
≥ Pre-recording function featured
This function makes it possible to
record the pictures and sound up to 6 seconds ahead of the
point in time when recording is commenced by pressing the
VTR START button or VTR button on the lens. It is
effective in preventing shots from being missed.
≥ Interval REC function provided
This unit is capable of interval shooting.
The AJ-SDC905
makes it possible to conduct
recording in intervals with a minimum recording time in
increments of one frame.
The AJ-SDC615
makes it possible to conduct
recording in intervals with a recording time of 2 seconds or
more.
This is particularly useful for shooting science and nature
programs.
Furthermore, when the unit is used for one-shot recording,
frame-by-frame shooting is easily accomplished.
SDC615
SDC905
SDC905
SDC615
SDC905
≥ NEWS REC function
This function especially supports shooting in the context of
news gathering or documentary filming to ensure that
shutter opportunities are not passed up.
By controlling the start key acknowledgment time, the unit
can continuously record without the user having to interrupt
the recording: this safeguards against the failure to record
those precious moments—a failure that occurs when
recording is resumed after it has been shut down
temporarily.
≥ RETAKE function
This function is for not leaving behind superfluous cuts
when a cut turns out to be no good during the shooting of
news, reports or art programmes. By cutting down on the
time taken for copying onto the work tape, for instance, this
function is very effective in achieving economical operation.
Users should remember to handle this function very
carefully.
≥ Input signals of 2 separate audio channels
supported
The unit enables the audio input signals in two channels to
be selected separately. Further, the level of the signal in
each channel can be monitored on the LCD display window.
≥ Front audio level control
The unit’s front panel is equipped with a control for adjusting
the audio recording level. This is useful when the user is
filming on his or her own and the audio level needs to be
adjusted. It also is possible to cancel the effect of this control.
≥ UniSlot ® wireless receiver
The unit’s construction supports a slot-in wireless receiver
which is available as an optional accessory.
≥ Built-in DOLBY NR system
The CUE audio recording circuitry contains a Dolby B noise
reduction circuit.
≥ Frame-to-frame continuity
Simply by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button
on the lens, the continuity from one frame to the next is
assured with a precision of +1 frame or less.
≥ Rec-review function
This automatically rewinds the tape for the last 2 to 10
seconds recorded and plays back the recording. This
enables the recording to be monitored without delay.
≥ Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
≥ “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol Î are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
SDC615
1-2 Features of the VTR unit