Sony 370PL - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
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Auto tracing white balance (ATW)
This function automatically traces the white balance,
which constantly changes as lighting conditions
change. Auto tracing white balance is especially
useful when there is no time to manually adjust the
white balance or when shooting moves between indoor
and outdoor locations.
Total level control system (TLCS)
Even if the incoming light exceeds the range in which
the standard auto iris can control exposure, the auto
gain control (AGC) or auto exposure (AE) backs up to
ensure proper exposure.
Recording time (REC TIME) display
Recording time can be displayed in either of the
following modes.
• Total recording time for all cuts (TTL
1) )
• Total recording time for current cut (DUR 2) )
Viewfinder super detail
Video signals for the viewfinder are mixed with DTL
signals to make focusing easier.
Dual zebra pattern display
Two types of zebra patterns, zebra 1 and zebra 2 can
be displayed simultaneously or independently. The
zebra 1 can be set to the levels ranging from 70 to 90
IRE on the DSR-370/570WS (or from 70 to 90% on
the DSR-370/570WSP) and the zebra 2 indicates the
levels of 100 IRE or more for the DSR-370/570WS (or
the levels of 100% or more for the DSR-370/
570WSP).
Color temperature display
When reading the white balance, the color temperature
is displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Switching the color temperatures for the
preset white balance
You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K or
5600 K by setting the FILTER control. The preset
white balance can be switched to other value when the
menu setting is changed (see page 93).
Video monitor output with text
The video signal with text superimposed that is shown
in the viewfinder can also be output to an external
video monitor.
1-kHz reference signal output
Along with a color bar, a 1-kHz reference signal can
also be output.
Freeze mix function
The freeze mix function superimposes any previously
recorded still picture on the viewfinder screen to
facilitate framing the subject when reshooting the
scene.
Edit Search Function
Pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allows the tape to
play back in search mode. Set either of two playback
speeds.
SetupLog TM function
Settings at shooting are recorded onto the tape in real
time. This recorded data can then be used to reproduce
the same shooting conditions in subsequent shots. It
also makes it easier to identify the cause of problems
in previous shots.
Video light control
A video light connector and control switch are
equipped. You can turn the light on and off
automatically as you start and stop the VCR operation.
High-performance viewfinder (DXF-801/
801CE)
• High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal
resolution)
• DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display
on and off
• Light that can light the lens control elements
• Large-diameter eye cup for easier viewing and
focusing
• PEAKING potentiometer for vertical and horizontal
detail control
• Two indicators can be used as TALLY indicators
• Tough die-cast aluminum body
• Automatic aspect ratio switching between 16:9 and
4:3 (DSR-570WS/570WSP only)
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1) TTL = Total 2) DUR = Duration