Hitachi V-21W - Manual (Page 14)

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Outline and features
Extensive operational convenience
Programmable operation switches with
functions assigned according to application.
Auto white and shading compensation
coupled with lens extender.
Gain, detail, gamma and other settings can
be stored in 4 scene files for easy recall.
Each optical filter has four white balance
memories. A total of 8 memories are
used in two white balance memory systems.
Menu screen settings for iris level (fine
adjust) and iris peak/average
Computer chip detects scene color
temperature changes in real-time and
automatically compensates white balance.
Camera ID, date and time mixable with color
bar display.
Audio test tone (1 kHz) mixable with color
bar.
Microphone input compatible with "phantom"
power supply.
Microphone level control when docked with
Betacam.
Viewfinder display functions
Settings from tree type menu screen.
Self-diagnostic and display check functions
available.
Two mode zebra
Selectable for over-level and within range
indication.
Battery remaining
Indicated as a percent when used with
Anton/Bauer Digital Magnum series battery.
Safety zone and center mark display
Audio level indicator
REC time display when combined with VTR.
High performance viewfinder (GM-9)
With 600 TV lines resolution for easy focus
adjustment.
Large aperture lens for comfortable eye
relief.
Front-rear, left-right, and tilt mechanisms
allow adjustment to best angle.
Bayonet mount for direct connection to
camera without cable.
Rotate 90 degrees upward for convenient
carrying.
N ew low CG design
Main operation switches are grouped
forward for easy use.
The low center of gravity design is light
(camera head 2.6 kg) and conveniently
portable.
Adjustable shoulder pad position plus non-
slip finish for comfortable and confident
carrying.
C ombine with assorted VTR models
Adapters and inner modules are available
(options) that enable docking and combined
use with a flexible choice of video tape
recorders.
Combine with portable VTR by using VTR
cable.
S uggested system configurations
Studio system: RU-Z2 Camera Base
Station, CA-Z32 Camera Adaptor, RC-
Z2A/RC-Z21A Camera Control Panel, GM-
51 5-inch viewfinder
Small scale studio system: RU-Z1 Remote
Operation Unit, CA-Z31 Camera Adaptor,
RC-Z1/RC-Z11 Camera Control Panel, GM-
51 5-inch viewfinder
Control from personal computer: JU-C20
or JU-Z2, remote control via RS-232C. The
JU-Z2 allows controlling multiple cameras
from a single computer.
Genlock is applied to the camera even when
docked with a VTR. Operation as a video
system is enabled while the VTR is
recording.