Chapter 1 General
The models AJ-SDC615 and AJ-SDC905 are camera recorders featuring three CCD image sensors which each have a 2/3-inch
on-chip lens.1
The AJ-SDC905 SDC905 supports both the DVCPRO and DVCPRO50 formats. (The AJ-SDC615 SDC615 supports only the
DVCPRO format.)
Both camera recorders feature a compact size, light weight, low power consumption, high image quality, high sensitivity,
excellent mobility and outstanding dust-proof and moisture-proof characteristics.
They are ideally suited not only for news gathering but also for a wide range of production applications.
Both their camera and VTR units employ digital signal processing technology to achieve an improved image quality and stability,
and they configure a system which enables data management using setup cards.
An IEEE 1394 connector is provided as a standard feature for increased mobility.
1-1 Features of the camera unit
e 3 CCDs with a 2/3-inch on-chip lense Data control function
Aspect ratios of 16:9 and 4:3 are supported.When the unit is used on its own, one set of user data and
four sets of scene file data can be registered. Further, by
e Storage type high-sensitivity functionusing an SD card or a Multimedia Card (optional accessory)
as the setup card, up to eight sets of setup data can be
The unit comes with a storage type gain increase function.stored.
This is a function that makes it possible to achieve a higher
sensitivity of up to 20 dB above the regular gain increase.
<Note><Note>
Due to the properties inherent to the unitOs CCD imageSD card and MultiMedia card used in this unit do not
sensors, the top left part of the screen may become slightlycomply with the SD standard. Do not use cards formatted
brighter when the cumulative gain is increased.using this unit with other camera-recorders. Further, NTFS
and FAT32 formatted cards cannot be used with this unit.
e Digital zoom functionThe recommended size for SD cards is 8 MB or more and 4
MB or more for MultiMedia cards.
The unit is equipped with a digital zoom employing function.
This function is particularly useful when zooming further ine MARKER SELECT button
on a subject.
At the front of the unit is a button for checking the
e 12-bit A/D conversion digital signal processinginformation concerning the markers on the viewfinder
screen. This is useful for checking the picture angle, for
circuitryinstance, during shooting.
The analog images are processed into digital data by a 12-
bit A/D converter with sampling frequencies of 18 MHz, and
by operating the signal processor using the 36 MHze ECU supported
frequency, it is possible to reproduce images which areThe unit supports the AJ-EC3P extension control unit.
more finely detailed and achieve improvements in stability
and reliability.e Single-action shoulder pad slide function
e 12-axis independent color correction functionIt is now possible to adjust the position where the unit is
optimally balanced for operation using a single-touch action.
Serving as a paint function, this facility enables the colorsThis means that the operator can easily optimize the unitOs
for 12 axes to be compensated for independently and isbalance when the lens, battery and other peripheral camera
very useful for creating finely detailed images.devices have been installed on the unit.
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