MSW-970 - Full Compass
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1. Gain selection 3 0 3 6 9 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 dB for GAIN LOW GAIN MID GAIN HIGH and GAIN TURBO positions Registration Warm up time 0 05 all zones without lens 2s Modulation depth at 5MHz CRT Controls Horizontal resolution 70 16 9 typical 55 4 3 typical 2 0 inch type monochrome BRIGHT CONTRAST PEAKING controls TALLY ZEBRA DISPLAY switches 450 TV lines 16 9 Microphone Electret condenser microphone Ultra directional Detachable Operation manual x1 Viewfinder x1 Lens cap x1 Shoulder belt x1 Monaural microphone x1 XLR connector cap x4 11 1 O R 4 S N Y 2005 Sony Electronics Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Sony Electronics late Sony MPEG IMX Memory Stick Power HAD Tele File and TruEye are trademarks of Sony 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 www sony com professional V 2257 MK10261V1 Printed in USA 5 052. with quarts filter 1 Clear 2 1 4ND 3 1 16ND 4 1 64ND A CROSS B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K 2 3 inch type Sony bayonet mount Scan format 525 59 94i 525 29 97p 525 23 976p 625 50i 625 25p Sensitivity 2000 Ix 89 9 reflectance Minimum illumination F11 typical 2000 Ix 89 9 reflectance 0 008 Ix F1 4 lens 48 dB gain with slow shutter mode at 16 frame accumulation Smear level 145 dB typical Video S N ratio Vertical resolution 65 dB typical 450 TV lines with EVS and 400 TV lines without EVS at 525 59 94i mode 485 TV lines at 525 29 97p and 525 23 976p modes 63 dB typical 480 TV lines with EVS and 530 TV lines without EVS at 625 50i mode 575 TV lines at 625 25p mode Shutter speed 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 s at 525 59 94i mode 1 40 1 60 1 120 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 s at 525 29 97p mode 1 32 1 48 1 96 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 s at 525 23 976 mode 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 s at 625 501 mode 1 33 1 50 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 s at 625 25p mode ECS Slow shutter 60 to 6000 Hz at 525 59 94i mode 30 to 7000 Hz at 525 29 97 mode 50 to 6000 Hz at 625 50 mode 25 to 6000 Hz at 625 25p mode 24 to 5000 Hz at 525 23 976 mode 1 30 1 15 1 10 1 7 5 1 6 1 4 3 1 3 8 1 1 9 s 1 to 8 16 frames 11 25 1 12 5 1 8 3 1 6 3 1 5 1 4 2 1 3 6 1 3 1 1 1 6 s 1 to 8 16 frames
3. time with a change of the lighting This is especially useful when a shoot is performed across different environments such as from indoors to outdoors Multi matrix Function The Multi matrix function enables color adjustments to be applied over a color and or hue range as specified by the operator The color spectrum is divided into 16 areas of adjustment where the hue and or saturation of each area can be adjusted This provides interesting in camera color effects similar to secondary color correction COCOR DETECT PRESS TOI Multi matrix ON Simulated image Electronic Soft Focus The Electronic Soft Focus included in the camcorder applies an effect similar to using an optical soft focus filter but in a much more convenient way Electronic Soft Focus uses the detail signal to reduce rather than increase the sharpness of the picture By subtracting the detail signal from the original signal as opposed to adding it as in conventional image enhancement Electronic Soft Focus is able to provide a picture that is softer than that achieved when detail is switched off completely Electronic Soft Focus can be used in conjunction with Skin Tone Detail to change only the sharpness within a specific color or hue range Color Temperature Control It is possible to dial in the required color temperature of the camera The overall color balance of the picture can be changed to make it warmer or cooler This feature can
4. video signal are unaffected by this control Knee point n Auto slope Input signal level Knee point 3 Knee point 2 Knee point 1 Knee point 0 Output signal level Selectable Gamma Table Including Film like Gamma A selectable gamma table is provided to easily give a specific look to a picture by selecting from multiple fixed gamma patterns including so called film like gamma Five patterns of film like gamma and six patterns of standard gamma can be selected Triple Skin Tone Detail Control The MSW 970 comes equipped with a Triple Skin Tone Detail function which allows for independent detail control over three specified colors This enhances the capability of Skin Tone Detail correction enabling one color selection to be used for reducing the detail level of skin color and two other selections to be used for either increasing or decreasing the detail level of two other objects Variable Black Gamma Range The Variable Black Gamma Range function allows for fine adjustment of tonal reproduction in the shadow area This feature can help to bring out details from the dark parts of the picture without affecting mid tones while maintaining the absolute black level The variable range is LOW Low MID High MID and HIGH Auto Tracing White Balance ATW The MSW 970 offers an Auto Tracing White Balance function that automatically adjusts the camera s color temperature in real
5. 41 12 Fog proof Filter A 8262 537 A Viewfinder Eye piece high magnification A 8262 538 A Viewfinder Eye piece low magnification A 8267 737 A Viewfinder Eye piece standard magnification with special compensation for aberrations A 8314 798 A Viewfinder Eye piece high performance x3 X 3608 271 1 Standard Viewfinder Lens A 8278 057 A Mounting Bracket for WRR 862A 862B _ M System configuration ECM 678 WRR 855A 855B Internal light system option option N SDI output m CBK SD01 SDI Output Board option Monitor CBK FC01 Pull down 24P shooting Board option gt lt A BKW 401 SE Fp option MSDW 903 Picture Cache Board option S MSH 32 64 128 r a eE option Analog composite input Sj gt m MSDW 904 Analog Composite Camcorder Input Board option VCT 14 Viewerfinder BVF V20W V20WCE supplied 2 inch B W viewfinder Battery Chargers BC L70 for BP GL95 i 8 528 GL65 IL75 L60S Sh Qe3 BC M50 for BP GL95 gt DX 0 R G LL E oba ana GLO5 IL75 L60S M 100 W RM B150 or R ares BCT 6MX Fo 12MX 22MX T 32MX 60MX Pa N eenn Monitor BC M150 for BP GL95 GL65 IL75 L60S M100 Wireless ER WLL RX55 Dimensions Ali pl M ia O i EET p 5 127 J 12 1 4 308 k 9 1 2 239 J k 20 1 2 519 unit inches mm Z GZ ca
6. Specifications General Signal inputs Signal outputs Others VTR section Digital video performance Digital audio performance Camera section Viewfinder Supplied accessories Weight MSW 970 MSW 970P Approx 8 lb 3 oz 3 7 kg 11 Ib 14 oz with VF Mic BCT 60MX BP GL95 5 4 kg Power requirements Power consumption DC 12 V 5 0 V 1 0 V Approx 27 W with DC 12V power supply REC mode with VF Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage temperaturen Humidity Continuous operating time Genlock video Time code input Video outputs SDI 4 F to 140 F 20 to 60 C 25 to 85 relative humidity Approx 180 min with BP GL95 battery at 77 F 25 C REC mode BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Qu BNC type x1 0 5 to 18 Vp p 10 kQu BNC type x1 0 8 Vp p 75 with the CBK SD01 Audio input CH 1 2 n XLR 3 31 type x2 60 50 4 dBu selectable high impedance balanced 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms Mic input Video output Analogicomposite XLR 3 31 type x1 60 50 dBu BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Qu Video test output BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Qu Time code output BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Earphone Minijack x2 Audio output CH 1 CH 2 XLR 5 pin male stereo Lens 12 pin VF 20 pin Remote 8 pin Light 2 pin DC 12 V max 50 W DC input XLR 4 pin male DC 11 to 17V DC output 4 pin for wireless microphone rece
7. a awe T MSW 970 MPEG IMX CAMCORDER A New MPEG IMX Camcorder As the industry has moved to embrace digital networked broadcasting professionals at every level z appreciate the significant benefits of consistent MPEG compression throughout the entire production process MPEG 2 the standard for DTV distribution selected for its quality cost efficiency and transmission n efficiency has naturally become the strategic choice in a variety of production and postproduction application Sony s first response to this demand was the MPEG IMX Series consisting of the MSW 2000 Series VTRs anc ee z A the associated MSW 900 camcorder which operate on MPEG 2 4 2 2PQML I frame only compression The MSW 900 camcorder demonstrated the flexibility of using MPEG compression with its 50 40 and 30 Mb s selectable bit rate recording a significant advantage when running costs versus quality is a prime concern With drastic changes in today s and tomorrow s production environments Sony now introduces its second generation MPEG IMX camcorder the MSW 970 which inherits the full functionality of the MSW 900 and adds much more Maintaining its core concept as the workhorse model for ENG Electronic News Gathering and EFP Electronic Field Production operations the MSW 970 brings a new level of creativity and quality into many production fields As well as using new Power HAD EX CCDs a
8. al shooting time In both modes frames are initially stored in memory the Picture Cache board and when this becomes full the contents are copied to tape This allows recordings to be made over long time periods on a single tape and minimizes wear of the tape drive mechanism Optional MSDW 903 required Total Time Recorded Time TruEye Processor The Sony TruEye processor is one of the most innovative features of Sony digital signal processing technology This technology makes it possible to virtually eliminate hue distortion particularly obvious in high light conditions that result from conventional RGB analog or digital processing By processing the video signal data at three levels brightness hue and saturation similar to how the human eye works the TruEye feature assists in the reproduction of natural skin tones Conventional Video Equipment TruEye Simulated image Adaptive Highlight Control The MSW 970 camcorder provides multiple knee points slopes for superior overexposure control The camcorder analyzes the highlight areas of a scene and automatically sets and optimizes multiple knee points slopes accordingly This enables the reproduction of extremely difficult images such as an interior scene that includes a brightly sunlit window with much more overexposure latitude This function applies only to input video levels in excess of the knee point the middle and low luminance parts of the
9. aptor unit maintaining the compactness and balance of the camcorder Camera Remote Control Camera settings and basic VTR functions can be remotely controlled using an optional RM B150 or RM B750 Remote Control Unit via its 8 pin remote connector Dual Optical Filters Plus Electric Color Correction The MSW 970 comes equipped with dual optical filters for Color Correction CC and Neutral Density ND for flexible color and exposure control In addition it is equipped with an electronic Color Correction function which gives operators the choice of correcting color temperature optically or electronically according to their needs Assignable Functions Functions frequently used in the field can be assigned to a push button and a simple slide switch allowing the operator to make rapid changes when working in the field The following functions can be assigned e Push button disable picture cache on off test out character on off VF marker on off re take ATW on off return video lens return recording start stop turbo gain on off zebra on off D5600 on off e Slide switch disable picture cache on off test out character on off marker on off recording video source selection camcorder external equipment zebra on off D5600 on off oi rt ape h MADE M o 15 7 T Lens battery and WRR 855A 855B are optional User friendly Menu Controls The MSW 970 offers an easy to use menu system to
10. be used very creatively particularly in scenes with mixed color lighting Metadata handling UMID Recording The UMID is a globally unique identifier for created picture audio and data material The MSW 970 automatically generates and records UMID information on tape at every scene change By adding UMID information during the acquisition process it is far easier to search for material during editing and archiving Sony supports UMID as well as Extended UMID for further operational convenience 1 UMID is recognized as a standard under SMPTE 330M 2 Extended UMID adds signature metadata time positioning and user information to the Basic UMID Extended UMID 64 bytes p Basic UMID 32 bytes si Signature Metadata 32 bytes Universal L Inst Material Time Date Spatial Co ordinates Country Org User Label No Number pP 12 bytes 1 3 16 bytes 8 bytes 12 bytes 4 4 4 bytes bytes bytes bytes Essence Mark Handling Essence Marks can be set during the shoot either manually or automatically Each time the return button on the lens is pressed an Essence Mark is set When a tape containing Essence Marks is played back on a MSW 2000 Series VTR the Essence Mark positions are automatically detected and a list of all marks is generated for display on a video monitor This allows operators to quickly select and cue up to the scenes of interest MSW 970 Menu MSW 2000 S
11. ecordings are made on channels 1 4 in the 8 channel 16 bit mode then channels 5 8 are available for use with a studio VTR The inputs to audio tracks 1 4 can be accessed by any four microphones connected to the camcorder including the front microphone and additional wired or wireless microphones Operational versatility Rugged and Ergonomic Design The design of the MSW 970 is based on years of Sony experience in camera ergonomics and provides high mobility and balance All switches indicators and an LCD panel are in the most logical places and are positioned for optimum functionality and ease of use Operators will immediately feel at home with the MSW 970 which takes user comfort to new levels Compact Lightweight and Low Power Consumption The MSW 970 is designed to be extremely compact and lightweight providing a high level of mobility in the field It weighs approximately 11 lb 14 oz 5 4 kg including a viewfinder microphone BP GL95 Battery Pack and BCT 60MX cassette tape With its new generation LSI the camcorder achieves a low power consumption of just 27W Versatile Interfaces The MSW 970 provides an analog composite output as standard with an SDI output board the CBK SDO1 available as a plug in option An optional composite input board the MSDW 904 is also available for pool feed applications These optional boards install within the camcorder chassis to eliminate the need for an external camera ad
12. eries Time Code List Simulated image MSW 2000 Series VTR Tele File System The Sony Tele File system stores and recalls various types of production data such as shot data and shot marks onto and from a cassette label with a built in memory IC The MSW 970 camcorder is equipped with a Tele File reader writer module as standard allowing for this information to be managed electronically Use of the Tele File system can significantly raise efficiency in the subsequent editing process and management of archives MPEG IMX tape and Tele File system A wide variety of accessories are available to greatly increase the versatility and operational performance of the MSW 970 making it suitable for many different applications CBK SD01 CBK FCO1 MSDW 903 MSDW 904 SDI Output Board 24P 2 3 pulldown Mode Board Picture Cache Board Analog Composite Input Board BKW 401 RM B150 RM B750 AC DN10 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Remote Control Unit Remote Control Unit AC Adaptor AC DN2B BP GL65 GL95 BC L70 BC M150 AC Adaptor Lithium lon Battery Pack Battery Charger Battery Charger VCT 14 BCT 6MX 12MX 22MX 32MX 60MX MSH 32 64 128 WRR 855A 855B Tripod Adaptor MPEG IMX Tapes Memory Stick media Wireless Microphone Receiver WRR 862A 862B WLL CA50 WLL RX55 ECM 670 672 678 Dual Diversity Microphone Receiver Wireless Camera Transmitter Wireless Camera Receiver Shotgun type Electret Condenser Microphone 1 547 3
13. facilitate detailed camera settings Setup parameters are well organized in a two layer menu system a user menu and a sub menu The user menu allows access only to the standard setup functions needed by the camera operator and can be customized for fast access to the menus they use frequently The sub menu makes all menus accessible each of which is categorized into groups such as paint file and maintenance Menu pages can be displayed in the camcorder viewfinder as well as on a monitor screen via the video outputs and the menu control system can be operated easily using a rotary switch on the camcorder Battery Remaining Display on Viewfinder With a Sony Professional Info Battery the remaining capacity is automatically detected and transmitted to the MSW 970 camcorder The remaining capacity is indicated in the camcorder viewfinder in 10 steps Adjustable Shoulder Pad The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted either forwards or backwards with out using a screwdriver to provide opera tors with a comfortable and well balanced camera Intelligent Light System An optional portable light maximum 50 W can be attached to the camcorder using a standard lighting connector and specially designed short cable for operation from the camcorder battery The light can be switched on and off manually or automatically synchronized with the camcorder s REC start function Slot in Mechanism for Wireless Micro
14. ing 24P for film like effects For MSW 970 NTSC model only optional CBK FCO1 required Advanced Digital Signal Processing ADSP A key to quality in DSP cameras is how many bits are used in their nonlinear process such as gamma correction The ADSP of the MSW 970 camcorder uses more than 30 bits in its nonlinear process minimizing round off errors to maintain the high quality of the Power HAD EX CCDs The ADSP also enables highly sophisticated image controls such as the multi matrix function triple skin tone detail control and adaptive highlight control 14 bit A D Conversion The MSW 970 incorporates a high integrity 14 bit A D conversion circuit so that images captured by the Power HAD EX CCDs are processed with great precision This high resolution A D conversion allows the contrast to be reproduced faithfully in both mid to dark tone and bright areas of the picture Long Recording Times The MPEG IMX camcorder provides long recording times up to 60 minutes for NTSC signals and 71 minutes for PAL These are achieved by the efficient MPEG compression algorithm which provides the optimum balance between image quality and recording time High quality Audio Recordings Audio can be recorded in either 20 or 16 bit resolution The recording format provides up to four channels in 20 bit mode and eight channels in 16 bit mode Up to four channels can be recorded in either mode by the camcorder If r
15. iver DC 12 V max 0 1 A 7 Battery terminal 5 pin Wireless receiver input D Sub 15 pin Video Audio Recording format MPEG IMX 50 40 30 Mb s 4 ch 16 bits 48 kHz 4 ch 20 bits 48 kHz Tape speed 64 467 mm s 53 776 mm s Playback Recording time Fast forward time Max 60 min with BCT 60MX cassette Max 71 min with BCT 60MX cassette Approx 5 min with BCT 60MX Rewind time Approx 5 min with BOT 60MX Recommended tape Sampling frequency Quantization Sony MPEG IMX S cassette BCT 6MX 12MX 22MX 32MX 60MX Y 13 5 MHz R Y B Y 6 75 MHz 8 bits sample K factor 2T pulse Less than 1 Y R Y B Y delay Sampling frequency Less than 15 ns 48 kHz synchronised with video Quantization 20 16bits sample selectable Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion at 1 kHz emphasis ON reference level 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 1 0 dB More than 85 dB emphasis ON Less than 0 08 Cross talk at 1 KHz reference level Less than 70 dB Wow amp flutter Head roomn Below measurable limit 20 dB ex factory setting The specifications given above were measured via CA 701 702 Camcorder Adapter or MSDW 902 SDI output board Pickup device Aspect ratio 8 chip 2 3 inch type Power HAD EX CCD 16 9 4 3 switchable Total picture elements 1038 H x 1008 V 1038 H x 1188 V Optical system Built in optical filters Lens mount F1 4 prism
16. nd 14 bit A D conversion for uncompromised camera image quality this camcorder expands your shooting creativity by incorporating unique shooting functions including 24P capability and a slow shutter function These factors combined with the ultra robust designs for which Sony camcorders are renowned make the MSW 970 an ideal and affordable solution for a variety of applications from daily ENG and EFP operations to digital cinema productions For MSW 970 NTSC model only Brilliant performance High Picture Quality using MPEG 2 4 2 2P ML 50 Mb s l frame Compression The MSW 970 employs MPEG 2 4 2 2P ML recording which uses a high bit rate of 50 Mb s to provide outstanding picture quality The MSW 970 camcorder also offers the wide flexibility of using MPEG compression and full 4 2 2 processing with its 50 40 and 30 Mb s selectable bit rate recording Combining high picture quality with MPEG interoperability the MSW 970 seamlessly works in a wide range of applications including ENG and EFP Power HAD EX CCD The MSW 970 camcorder is equipped with proven state of the art three chip 2 3 inch type Sony Power HAD EX CCDs This CCD imager achieves a high sensitivity of F11 an excellent signal to noise ratio of 65 dB NTSC 63 dB PAL and a remarkably low smear level of 145 dB typical allowing the MSW 970 to produce pictures of stunning quality Integration of the Power HAD EX CCDs also allows for progressive scanning includ
17. ng 59 94i Slow Shutter The MSW 970 offers a Slow Shutter function for shooting in low light conditions which can be used depending on the shooting situation or the operator s preferences Slow Shutter allows the operator to use shutter speeds longer than the frame rate NTSC 1 30 1 15 1 10 1 7 5 1 6 1 4 3 1 3 8 and 1 1 9 seconds PAL 1 25 1 12 5 1 8 3 1 6 3 1 5 1 4 2 1 3 6 1 3 1 and 1 1 6 seconds 1 to 8 and 16 frame accumulation Picture Cache Recording Picture Cache Recording is a convenient function whereby up to eight seconds of video signal are buffered into mem ory before the REC button is even pressed This means that everything that happened eight seconds before the REC button was pressed in Standby mode will still be recorded to tape a capability that can help prevent the loss of unexpected but important events occurring before the operator even has the chance to press the REC button Optional MSDW 903 required the decisive moment Cameraman s action A Push REC button Tape recording GO mm lt Max 8 sec Interval Recording Interval Recording is also a useful function that intermit tently records signals at pre determined intervals automatic and manual ideal for recording over long periods In manual mode up to eight frames are recorded every time the REC button is pressed In auto mode the camera records frames at pre determined intervals over a pre determined tot
18. phone Receiver An optional Sony wireless microphone receiver the WRR 855A 855B slots directly into the camcorder body without requiring a cable connection This maintains camcorder balance and keeps the body compact avoiding any loss of mobility Turbo Gain The Turbo Gain function boosts the gain level up to 48 dB at the touch of a button This makes it possible to shoot in extremely low light conditions The Turbo Gain value can be selected from the menu Memory Stick System Stores Camera Setup Parameters The MSW 970 incorporates the Sony Memory Stick system for the storage and recall of setup parameters This is an easy effective system for storing and recalling camera parameters for individual scenes plus individual operators camera setup preferences including assignable button settings ABU MEMORY STICK rw Creative versatility Film like Images with Progressive Mode Incorporating Sony Power HAD EX CCDs the MSW 970 generates progressive images of 29 97P and 25PD delivering outstanding clarity as well as a cinematic look In addition the MSW 970 can produce 24P images when an optional CBK FCO1 Pull down Board is installed offering film like motion effects Images captured in 24P scanning mode in the camera head are processed with 2 3 pull down and recorded on tape at 59 94i field rate For MSW 970 NTSC model only Camera motion 24P VTR recordi
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