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Sony 500WSPL Camcorder User Manual

1. DV IN ULES e The camcorder does not support the noiseless function of the various speed playback e The slow playback will be automatically released to protect the tape if the slow playback lasts for about one minute Connecting an External VCR You can use a following external VCR connected to the VTR connector 26 pin or the DV OUT connector for recording Connector VTR connector VCR BVW 50 50P 35 35P portable Connecting cable CCZ A Camera cable max length 10 m 33 ft VTR connector VO 8800 6800 CCZQ A Camera 2000 2000P etc U matic cable max length 10 m 33 ft DV OUT Digital i LINK cable DV connector Videocassette connecting cable Recorder DSR max length 20 20P 70 70P 4 5 m 14 ft e When dubbing tapes using the DSR 70 70P a continuous recorded section of approximately five seconds is required before the recording start point It is recommended to record beforehand color bars or a similar signal at the start point of the source tape to be dubbed on this unit e There is no power supply connection between the camcorder and VCR Provide separate power supplies e The VTR connector always outputs the signals from the camera impossible to output the playback video of the internal VCR and disallows the CCU connection e When no VCR is connected to the VTR connector 26 pin it does not supply signals Chapter 2 F
2. The camcorder is set according to the currently selected file data 2 Access basic menu page 3 Current file Selected file E YES9PUSH a An asterisk appears in front of any factory preset file whose contents have been revised at least once 94 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 3 Move the cursor to SELECT FILE with the MENU switch and use the MENU dial to select the desired file FILE xHISAT eccinged FILE CHG FILE YES PUSH File Description STD Settings for shooting under standard conditions HISAT Settings for making pictures vivid FL Settings for shooting under fluorescent lighting FILMLIKE Settings for making pictures like ones shot by film camera SVHS VHS Settings to optimize camera image for recording and playback characteristics of S VHS VHS or Hi 8 tape USER1 to USER3 User setup files set to STD at shipping 4 Move the cursor to CHG FILE and press the MENU dial The display changes as shown below and the selected file is called up FILE FL SELECT FILE Fk 9CHG FILE DONE MIX OFF YES PUSH You can also call up these files via a similar operation in advanced menu page 10 In this page a file recorded onto a tape can also be called up For details see To call up files recorded onto a tape page 95 To call up files recorded onto a tape Load the cassette that contains th
3. TTLRESET SET vrr MONITOR SELECT PRESET iiol TRIGGER pxo aai sa PARALLEL o erof P INT ONLY Gaveriue Cem LITHIUM BATT EXT ONLY O Oin HYPER SETUP FRONT MIC apat MONITOR OUT GAIN LOW CUT CONTINUE CHARACTER AUDIO SELECT 2 m AUDIO IN a onof Fueof on of Do o o on B OFF OJ lo FRONTO VI MIC WRR O REAR O 55 Chapter 3 Shooting meow e3240 TIIN Bunooys g Je deyo HANA Recording When the battery is getting exhausted When the battery is getting exhausted the BATT indication in the display window blinks once a second see page 17 Replace the battery with a charged battery immediately If you continue to use the low battery the BATT indication will blink four times a second and the operation will stop For description of how to replace batteries see Power Supply on page 46 Notes e Turn the POWER switch OFF before replacing the battery e If using two NP 1B batteries be sure to replace both batteries at the same time Recording an External Video Signals When the optional DSBK 501 501P Analog Composite Input Board is fitted to this camcorder you can record the external video signals 1 Connect the external video signals to the GEN LOCK IN VIDEO IN connector 2 Set VIDEO IN to EXT using the basic menu page 4 For details see Viewfinder Basic Menu on page 81 3 Press the EJECT switch to open the cassette holder and insert the
4. MENU SET 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to COUNTER The time value indication in the display window shows the current counter value 62 Chapter 3 Shooting 2 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC or U BIT 3 Press the SHIFT button While pressing the SHIFT button the date or time is displayed at the location of the time value indication DISPLAY switch seiting Indication TC Time U BIT Date For description of how to set the built in clock see Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar on page 105 Setting the User Bit Value You can set the user bits as eight digit hexadecimal values base 16 to have the date time scene number and other information inserted into the time code When using both the time code and user bits set up the user bits first If you set the time code first the internal time code generator will remain stopped while you set the user bits which will set the time value off from the original setting Setting the user bit value may be disallowed in some cases at ClipLink shooting For details see step 4 on page 69 in ClipLink Shooting WARNING PB DATE NDF EXT LK CMe Oe Oem Che ee Chen MIN SEC FRM CLIP EEE TAPE EEE g BATTE M mm m m E F GINS RF SERVO HUMID SLACK S HoLD MES F ave EL cont iP rarer Spp COMIN INIT RECTIME SKIN DTL EXTVTR OUTPUT Tro Ba COMPONENT DuRO vBsO TTLRESET SET VTR TRI
5. cccccesseneeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeenseeeeeees 104 Basic Operations sscdesieebeiescacdsctachesansneetonladatbecacesbessaeens 104 Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar 105 Menu 201 Checking the Total Operating Power On TIQUES wcsectesh cree n E E T eae E 105 Menu 204 Selecting Frame Mode DF NDF for Time Code for DSR 500WSL Only e ee eeeeeeeceereeeeeees 105 Menu 206 Selecting Battery Capacity Indication 106 Menu 207 Setting Standby On Period eee 106 Menu 210 Using Auto Check Function 0 eee 107 Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function oe 109 Menu 212 Selecting Audio Recording Mode 109 Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Level 110 Menu 214 Setting Fade In Fade Out for the Audio Recording Start and Stop Points s es 110 Menu 220 Using Setup Add for DSR S500WSL ODDS E E codeaae cab dete Lahti te dasts doptuo uss cous caukowte 111 Table of Contents 5 Table of Contents SS aS Y Menu 221 Using Setup Remove for DSR SOOWSL OOTY spel Me EE Chae kate an cae chee Aare 111 White Balance Adjustment cecceseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 112 Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in MCMOLY eisstseattssacessceatctosscigebeas EE AAEE EEEN Ee 112 Using the Preset White Balance Settings 00 113 Light Sources and Color Temperature eee eeeeeeeeee 114 Using the ATW Auto Tracing White Balance PUNCUON 23s 2s38 elie tia ee ee Aree ERS 114 Black Balanc
6. TCG 12 34 56 00 Normal indications EXIT MENU YES9PUSH Turn the MENU dial Advanced menu ALL RESET SURE YES9PUSH Turn the MENU dial to cancel resetting page 3 PAGES NEXT9 PREVJA Maas MENT 9 Press the TONE a MENU dial RS SMPTE REMOTE1 i E REMOTE2 _ MARK BAUD RATE 38400 EXIT MENU YES PUSH Press the MENU dial to cancel resetting PAGE NEXT9 PREVJA P aa Turn the MENU dial EXIT MENU YES PUSH Turn the MENU dial a Set the cursor to the page number blinking and turn the MENU dial b Set the cursor to EXIT MENU and press the MENU dial c The menu configuration differs according to the connected accessories remote control unit input signal or setting of the switches etc Some pages or items may not be displayed EXIT MENU YES PUSH Turn the MENU dial eco lt q P gt Advanced menu page 9 2PAGES NEXT9 PREVJA 16 9 4 3 16 9 WIDE ID ON UF SCAN _ AUTO MENU MODE 1 EXIT MENU YES PUSH Press the MENU dial Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page Each page s contents and settings are described below Advanced menu page 1 Use this page to return all menu settings to their factory preset values For details of this operation see Advanced Menu Operations page 86 PAGE NEXT9 PREVJA 9ALL RESET YES9PUSH EXIT
7. Right side D MENU button B ADVANCE button SHIFT button RECTIME SKIN DTL ae ata a pes VTR AUDIO SELECT ee CH 1 CH 2 PARALLEL Q INT ONLY O switches EXT ONLY 0 HYPER SETUP FRONT MIC MONITOR OUT GAIN LOW CUT O FRONT 0 on of rueof on of es er AUDIO IN CH 1 oro SES OES ee CH 2 switches O Lithium battery compartment B MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch B TC mode switch 2 TC mode switch 1 D ClipLink CONTINUE button D MONITOR SELECT switch MENU button been selected with the SHIFT button on page 20 Press this button to display the VCR menu in the display window For details about the VCR menu see Setting on the VCR Section VCR Menu page 103 ADVANCE button When setting time code and user bit values or at menu setting press this button to increment the digit that has In other case keep pressing this button to show the clip remaining indication instead of time value Example CLIP 045 For time code and user bit settings see pages 62 to 65 On how to use the ADVANCE button for menu settings see Setting on the VCR Section VCR Menu page 103 Chapter 1 Overview 19 MAIMBAG Ja deyo HINA Location and Function of Parts SHIFT button When setting time code and user bit values or at menu setting keep pressing this button to select a digit The selected digit will start blinking In other case keep pressing this button to show the date when the DISPL
8. a sie i WAN A Viewfinder Screen Adjustments The following adjustments are provided to improve the visibility of the viewfinder screen Although these adjustments may make the viewfinder image clearer they have no effect on the output video signal from the camcorder BRIGHT control Eyepiece focusing knob CONTRAST control PEAKING control OUTPUT DL DCC switch 775 aaa D ANIS CARA AA AIA sOumes pue sjusuisnipy g Jeldeyo HII Adjusting the eyepiece focus Depending on the eyesight of the operator whether longsighted or shortsighted the optimal position of the viewfinder image varies Adjust the eyepiece focus to get the clearest viewfinder image for your eyesight First focus the image with the lens then adjust the eyepiece focusing knob The adjustment range is from 3 to 0 diopters default when shipped is O diopters Using an optional part allows you to modify the adjustment range to 2 to 1 diopters or 0 5 to 3 diopters For details consult your Sony dealer 1 Diopter A unit to indicate the degree of convergence or divergence of a bundle of rays 1 1 8 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Contrast and brightness adjustment Carry out these adjustments with the color bars displayed 1 Set the OUTPUT DL DCC switch to the BARS position The color bars appear in the viewfinder 2 Watching the color bars turn the CONTRAST and B
9. 7 gt Q p gt Cc 7 snua pue SUO EDIPU UBBJOS JEPUIJMAIA y Ja deyD Viewfinder Normal Indications During normal operation the following items can be indicated in the viewfinder VCR operation status indication VCR warning indication TAKE CUE indication TCG Recording time or time data indication NG indication Clip mode indication Clip remaining indication Status display area EZ FOCUS indication LOW LIGHT indication TAPE NEAR END 12 34 56 00 External VCR status EC2 indication VCR recording mode indication White balance indication SKIN DTL indication EVS indication Lens f stop indication Gain indication Filter setting indication Audio recording level indicators Tape remaining indication a Whether or not to display can be selected by menu setting b This is recorded over the picture being shot c Displayed only when an external VCR is connected Clock indication Voltage error indication Shutter setting indication The significance of each of the indications shown in the figure is as follows VCR operation status indication This indicates the VCR s current operation status REC PLAY etc TAKE CUE indication This displays a TAKE or CUE indicatio
10. Changing File Settings When using advanced menu page 11 or 12 you can change the settings about picture quality in setup files In basic menu page 1 a part of items are changeable The changes are accepted only until another file is called up after which the original settings are restored If you save the changes store the modified file as one of the user files or record it in a cassette See the following section Saving File Settings 1 Perform the steps described in To call up files recorded onto a tape on page 95 to call up the selected file 2 Access advanced menu page 11 or 12 9PAGE11 NEXT9 PREVA FILE AD FILE xH1 SAT Currently gt T selected file M BLA 0 STRETCH 0 M GAMMA 0 DTL_LEV_ 10 V_DTL_LEV 10 DTL FREQ M EXIT MENU YES PUSH 9PAGE12 NEXT9 PREVJA FILE AD FILE kHISAT Currently P selected file K K Sem NnOIMN HHEH OoO000O N SAT N HUE EXIT MENU YES PUSH a An asterisk appears in front of any factory preset file whose contents have been revised at least once 3 Make the desired changes Page 12 Item Settings SAT 99 to 0 normal value to Adjusts the saturation of the image 99 Negative adjustment values decrease the saturation and positive adjustment values increase the saturation HUE Adjusts the hue of the image 99 to 0 normal value to 99 SKIN SAT Ad
11. EXT ONLY O ON 0 OFF O Press the MENU button 4 Change the settings DIAG appears in the display window and the Operation Step time data display in the display window switches Select digit to be changed Press the SHIFT button to the menu display Change the value Press the ADVANCE button 101 1999 k T 5 Press the RESETMENU SET button Menu No blinking Year factory set to 1999 This records the new setting and returns to a blinking display of the menu number Press the ADVANCE button repeatedly until the 6 Press the MENU button desired menu appears 3 This returns the display window to the display Press the SHIFT button shown before the VCR menu This shows the current settings for the menu selected by step 2 The setting can be changed for the digit that is blinking To exit from changing settings Press the MENU button to close the menu 1 04 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar Display menu 101 and press the SHIFT button The current calendar setting appears in the setting mode format yyyymmdd Example October 8 2000 20001008 T Blinking The first two digits of the year setting cannot be directly changed Use the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons to set the desired date If there are no more new Settings to be made go directly to step 5 Press the SHIFT button while the date display is
12. This activates the ATW function and the ATW indication appears in the viewfinder To disable the ATW function press the ATW button again turning the indicator off If the ATW function does not operate correctly A warning message appears in the viewfinder as shown in the table below Message Meaning and correction to be made C TEMP LOW If the FILTER control is in position 2 3 or 4 change it to position 1 then retry the ATW operation C TEMP HIGH If the FILTER control is in position 1 change it to position 2 3 or 4 then retry the ATW operation Black Balance Adjustment Correct adjustment of the black balance is important for optimum operation of a camcorder It is necessary when using the camcorder for the first time or after a significant period out of use and also when there has been a sudden change in temperature The adjustment value is saved in memory and readjustment is not normally necessary after powering the camcorder off or simply when lighting conditions change ALUE o If black balance adjustment cannot be completed automatically The warning message AUTO BLACK NG appears in the viewfinder Make the necessary corrections then carry out the process again Warning messages for black balance adjustment NOT CLOSED a fault in the lens If a second attempt to TRY AGAIN _ Carry out the adjustment fails consult your Sony dealer Message Meaning
13. Attach optional video lights or other accessories here See page 37 Viewfinder left to right position fixing ring Loosen this ring to adjust the left to right position of the viewfinder See page 34 Viewfinder fitting shoe Fix the DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder here See page 34 REMOTE connector 1 mini jack Connect the RM LG1 Remote Control Unit to enable remote operation of the ClipLink function If you connect the optional cable Sony part number 1 790 779 11 to this connector you can control the zoom using the optional RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit equipped with microphone and monitor even if you use the conventional lens For details consult your Sony dealer The RM 81 cannot be connected Viewfinder front to back position locking knob Loosen this knob to adjust the front to back position of the viewfinder See page 34 Fitting for optional microphone holder You can fit an optional CAC 12 Microphone Holder here See page 36 Video light connector A video light with a maximum power consumption of 30 W such as the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent can be connected See page 37 Chapter 1 Overview 23 ees Ih AN MAIMAQG Ja deyo MNN Location and Function of Parts O LENS connector 12 pin Connect the lens cable VIDEO OUT connector BNC This outputs the video signal captured by the camcorder REMOTE connector 2 10 pin Connect the optional RM M7G Remote Cont
14. Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After Shooting Recording Review Immediately after shooting you can use the recording review function to automatically rewind and play back the last 2 to 10 seconds of the recording to check the recorded contents Performing recording review With recording paused press the RET button on the lens Depending on how long you hold down the button the tape is automatically rewound over the last 2 to 10 seconds of the recording and then this last part of the recording is shown in the viewfinder You can also listen to the recorded sound via an earphone or the speaker After the recorded part is played back the camcorder is automatically returns to the pause state e During recording review do not turn the POWER switch off The camcorder may not be able to find the continue point e If you press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens during recording review the camcorder stops the recording review and starts recording In this case when ClipLink mode is oFF it is impossible to start back space editing Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder You can view a monochrome playback of the recording in the viewfinder 1 Turn the power on 2 Load a cassette 3 Press the PLAY button This starts playback during which a monochrome playback of the recording is shown in the viewfinder STOP button REW button PLAY button F FWD button C y EJECT spe fO Rew f
15. For details of time code settings see page 64 Continued Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 05 mamas pve suewenees ceuo IIN sBumes pue sju wysnfpy G Jeldeyo A VCR Menu Operation 1 Display menu 204 The menu number and the current frame mode setting are shown Example dF drop frame mode 204 T Blinking Frame mode indication If the setting does not need to be changed press the MENU button to close the menu Press the SHIFT button to make the frame mode start blinking then press the ADVANCE button This switches the frame mode display as shown below Example ndF non drop frame mode 204 ndF Blinking Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and the display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu Menu 206 Selecting Battery Capacity Indication This selects the indication type of battery capacity 1 Display menu 206 The selected menu number is displayed along with the name of the currently selected battery Example nI Indication for the NP 1B BP 90A 206 cbs Blinking Selected battery capacity indication 1 06 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings If the setting does not need to be changed press the MENU button to close the menu 2 Press the SHIFT button until the desired battery name is displayed then press the ADVANCE button Pressing the ADVANCE button cycles through
16. If you press the NG button before you set the next Mark IN point the previous scene will be designated as NG NG appears on the viewfinder screen or the screen Once NG has been set you can cancel it by pressing the NG button again before you set the next Mark IN point the NG on the screen disappears 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 as needed to record time codes at Mark IN OUT points scene numbers and NG designations to cassette memory The scene number is automatically incremented each time you specify a Mark IN point T To finish shooting press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens This stops the recording operation The Index Pictures of each Mark IN point are recorded onto the tape when the DSBK 301A is fitted Setting Cue points as you shoot The following data is recorded onto the cassette when you specify a Cue point to highlight a scene e Time codes HH MM SS for Rec IN OUT points e Time codes HH MM SS frame for Cue points e Scene number The scene number is automatically incremented with each Rec IN point specification e NG designation cassette name number if set from the camcorder e Index Pictures for all Rec IN points when the DSBK 301A is fitted these are recorded each time recording is stopped Perform the following procedure Perform steps 1 to 3 in ClipLink Shooting pages 68 and 69 2 Access basic menu page 7 and perform the following operations
17. PLAY B Plays back the recorded video The indicator lights during playback STOP E Stops the tape During recording none of these buttons operates EARPHONE connector mini jack Connect an earphone or headphones This outputs the sound which was output to the speaker on page 18 but mutes the speaker WARNING indicator This lights or blinks when an abnormality occurs For details see Warning System on page 127 LIGHT switch This switches the display window on page 16 light on or off DISPLAY switch Switches time value indication shown in the display window on page 16 COUNTER Shows the tape transport time in HH MM SS hours minutes and seconds TC Shows the time code value U BIT Shows the user bit data in the time code Chapter 1 Overview 15 ees IH MN M NA Ja deyo HINA Location and Function of Parts AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 audio recording level adjustments for channels 1 and 2 knobs When the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switches O on page 20 are set to MAN these knobs adjust the audio levels being recorded on channels 1 and 2 The audio levels are indicated in the display window For details see Display window below Display window Shows the following items Use the LIGHT switch on page 15 to light up the display window Time value indication Clip remaining indication Tape remaining indication Battery c
18. Turn the MENU dial downward to move the cursor to the right or upward to move it to the left 90 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 3 Press and turn the MENU dial to enter the desired characters The displayed character changes as you turn the dial 4 Return to step 2 and repeat the text entry procedure 5 When you have finished entering the text press and turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the parenthesis position This clears the displayed menu and returns to the normal indications Advanced menu page 7 9EZ2 MODE A IRIS A IRIS AGC LI GC LIM PAGE NEXT9 PREVJA AGC AE IT EXIT MENU YES9PUSH CUSTOM 2 8 1 2 6 dB a At shipping the EZ MODE is set to STD Item EZ MODE When the EZ MODE button has been set to EZ mode ON this selects whether or not to change the settings of other switches and menus to the standard settings The EZ mode function cannot be used during remote operation Settings STD normal value Changes settings to standard settings CUSTOM Changes only some settings to standard settings For details of the settings when STD or CUSTOM is specified see EZ mode settings on next page A IRIS AGC Selects auto iris adjustment which sets an F stop value that can be switched to AGC displayed only when the EZ MODE is set to CUSTOM F1 8 F2 8 normal value F4 F5 6 A IRIS
19. When this function is used the iris and the white balance are adjusted automatically The total level control system functions Press this button again to return the camcorder to the previous settings EZ mode off Note When the RM M7G Remote Control Unit is connected or external analog signals are input the easy mode function is disabled ZEBRA button and indicator Depress this button to display a zebra pattern diagonal stripes in the viewfinder Depending on the zebra setting in advanced menu page 4 see page 89 the zebra 1 for video levels between 70 to 90 IRE or 70 to 90 and the zebra 2 for video levels 100 IRE or more or 100 or more can be displayed independently or simultaneously A IRIS auto iris MODE switch and indicator When you use the auto iris function by setting the IRIS selector on the lens to A set this switch to suit the shooting conditions Selecting BACK L gives more light to back lit subjects and selecting SPOT L adjusts for high contrast in spot lit subjects For normal shooting set this switch to STD MENU switch When you press this switch to the ON position the basic menu is displayed Keep pressing it to the ON position to cycle through the various menu displays When you press the switch to the STATUS position the camcorder s status of current settings is displayed W BAL white balance switch This selects the white balance setting from the preset value
20. e Transport the tape play rewind fast forward e Press the STOP button e Replace the battery when the camcorder is powered 3 When you are ready to shoot the next scene press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens again This restarts the recording operation 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each scene to be shot Operation Step Restart an See next section Starting Back interrupted recording Space Editing at Any Tape Position see step 2 above Check the recorded contents See Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After Shooting Recording Review on page 61 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens then press the STOP button Stop recording 58 Chapter 3 Shooting If there is a long period before shooting the next scene Once put the camcorder into recording pause mode it waits a certain user definable period of time and then automatically switches to standby off mode When the camcorder is in standby off mode it takes time for the recording to start after pressing the VTR button For details on setting the timeout value for automatic switching to standby off mode see Menu 207 Setting Standby On Period on page 106 Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position This section describes the steps for insert a new scene at any desired position on the tape The following steps can also be used to restart recording after an interruption has occur
21. A ABCDEFGHIJ EXIT MENU YES PUSH Name of data being called up To abort the call up operation while in progress Press the MENU dial After the data has been read the following display appears PAGE14 NEXT9 PREV3A SETUP NAVI TAPE gt CAMERA 9SURE TO RECALL YES 9PUSH EXIT MENU YES9PUSH 4 Press the MENU dial The previous menu settings are overwritten by the data recorded on the tape PAGE14 NEXT9 PREVJA SETUP NAVI TAPE gt CAMERA gt DONE EXIT MENU YES9PUSH 5 Change the menu settings if necessary Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 99 snu pue suoedpu U28199 JapUMAaIA p Ja deyD WN AN snu pue SUO EDIPU UBBJOS JEPUIJMAIA y Ja deyD Using SetupNavi and SetupLog ae aT 1 2 Recording the Menu Settings Onto a Tape Load the tape onto which the settings are to be recorded Turn the camcorder power on Make your basic menu settings For details of this operation see Basic Menu Operations page 80 Again set the POWER switch to ON while holding down the MENU dial Make your advanced menu settings For details of this operation see Advanced Menu Operations page 86 Access advanced menu page 15 and move the cursor to STORE DATA 9PAGEIS NEXT9 PREVJA SETUP NAVI CAMERA _ TAPE STORE DATA YES9PUSH EXIT MENU YES PUSH NO TAPE a
22. Aa p i 2 p a p RF Continuous OD 0 0 Dy recording _ quality is poor off and consult circuit your Sony dealer Servo lock Recording Power off and lost continues but consult your ee Seo uality is poor SERVO Continuous OD z 0 0 j a a Sony dealer temporarily blink when the recording starts ui eb Condensa The VCR Without HUMID Continuous pen ON 0D tion on stops and all powering off head drum operations are wait until the inhibited HUMID except eject indication disappears The tape Operation Consult your i Sein cannot be stops Sony dealer SLACK Continuous o DDD 0 wound before doing properly anything Close to Operation Replace the inki r wee o the end of continues cassette as ae a oom 3 tape Oona ZABE possible a End of Operation stops Replace the g Blinking oy uny tape during recording cassette or 2 xt 0000 0 playback or fast rewind a 4 blinks s T forward x po ma Battery Operation Replace the Blinkin po b A 77S g almost continues battery as 4 blink s 9 DDD Blinking in exhausted soon as reverse phase possible BATT Blinking ure eran vy Battery Operation Replace the 4 blinks s KE DD 0D XX Jexhausted stops battery a During recording or at recording pause b Except during playback fast forward rewind and recording review c During recording only For details of warning messag
23. available or not the existing cassette memory data will be overwritten To avoid this you can either insert a new cassette or follow the procedure for appending cassette memory data as described in the section Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode page 72 If the CL is flashing it means abnormality of the cassette memory In this case it is impossible to continue recording from that data on ClipLink mode e The number of recordable clips varies with cassette memory capacity Up to 45 clips Index Pictures can be recorded in a 4 Kbit cassette 3 4 memory and up to 198 clips Index Pictures can be recorded in a 16 Kbit cassette memory Set the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switch to AUTO or MAN see page 54 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens Recording begins when the TALLY indicator stays lit after blinking for a moment The camcorder enters ClipLink continue mode in which back space editing is possible using ClipLink function and indication CONT appears in the display window During recording the time code HH MM SS format at the recording start Rec IN point is recorded into the camcorder s internal memory Index Pictures are also recorded if you use the DSBK 301A When CONT appears regardless of the setting of the TC mode switch 1 the time code generator automatically enters REGEN mode Consequently you cannot freely specify a time code nor can you use the ext
24. below Index Picture 480 lines NTSC or 576 lines PAL Se 720 dots Seven frame spaces are reserved at the end of the last scene as a recording area for Index Pictures A cassette with 16 Kbits of cassette memory can record up to 198 Index Pictures and a cassette with 4 Kbits of cassette memory can record up to 45 Index Pictures ClipLink log data ClipLink log data can be recorded automatically or manually into the cassette memory for use as a convenient alternative to the conventional shot list ClipLink log data includes the following items ClipLink log data Description Reel number cassette number Data maximum length 8 digits consisting of alphanumeric characters and or symbols This is left blank at shipping xipueddy Scene number with each scene A three digit number from 001 to 198 starts at 001 and is automatically incremented Take number This cannot be changed set to 1 at shipping OK NG recorded Indicates the OK NG status of a particular scene In the OK case nothing is Mark IN OUT point time codes set to MARK mode 140 These are the time codes that indicate the Mark IN and Mark OUT points for each scene HH MM SS These time codes are recorded when the camcorder has been The frame digit is incremented at each Mark IN point and is decremented at each Mark OUT point For details see Time codes record
25. level on page 55 b For details see Setting the Time Code Value on page 64 AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switches AUTO TC mode switch 2 F RUN or R RUN 54 Chapter 3 Shooting 4 Display menu 212 and select the audio recording mode two channel recording mode or four channel recording mode For menu operation see Menu 212 Selecting Audio Recording Mode page 109 Dod Operation Step Peers CRD To view image e Look into the viewfinder One of the following warning indications appears being shot Gonmei avidec moniato Te in the display area when you change the audio mode setting during recording pause Recording begins when the TALLY indicator stays lit after blinking for a moment During recording the tape transport buttons EJECT REW F FWD PLAY and STOP cannot be used MONITOR OUT connector VIDEO OUT connector or S VIDEO OUT connector Warning indication Fs 48k flashes four times per second Status Attempting to switch from 32 kHz mode four channel mode to 48 kHz To listen to audio track being shot Connect an earphone to the EARPHONE connector or listen to the audio from the speaker mode two channel mode Fs 32k flashes four times per second Attempting to switch from 48 kHz mode two channel mode to 32 kHz mode four channel mode The recordings at switching points prevent editing Avoid changing the audio mode once
26. with 16 Kbits of cassette memory IN and Mark Rec OUT time codes can be recorded if using a cassette with 16 Kbits of cassette memory 1 40 Appendix Glossary Aliasing Distortion of the signal caused by overlap of the baseband signal and lower sideband signal when the signal is demodulated Aperture compensation Electronic compensation for frequency response degradations caused to sampled high frequency signals by the limited aperture of CCD image sensors Black balance adjustment To balance the black levels of the R G and B channels of a video camera so that black has no color CCD Charge coupled device A solid state imager used in most recent video cameras in place of a pickup tube It converts input light levels into electrical charges which are once stored and then output in the form of voltage variations Center marker A cross that indicates the center of the image on the viewfinder screen Color conversion filter An optical filter used with color video cameras to convert the color temperature of a light source Color temperature The temperature in Kelvins K to represent the color of a light source Composite video signal A composite video signal includes a video signal burst signal and sync signal Condensation Condensation refers to tiny droplets of water that can appear in a device such as in the tape transport system When condensation occurs on a video head drum the tap
27. 12hours 12 hour clock AGC s F stop value F2 8 Selectable Selects whether to display a 24hours normal value AE s F stop value F16 Selectable 12 hour clock showing A M 24 hour clock and P M hours or a 24 hour ATW ON ON clock DynaLatitude OFF OFF DCC ON ON oP Ae N ON Use the VCR menu to set the date and time see page E 105 Filter indication ON ON Clock indication OFF OFF Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 91 snu pue suoedpu UBEs0S I pPUIM IA p 19 dey9 I Viewfinder Advanced Menu E Advanced menu page 9 Advanced menu pages 10 to 13 snu pue SUO EDIPU UBBJOS J pUM A y Ja deyD PAGES NEXT9 PREV 3A 916 9 4 3 16 9 WIDE ID ON VF SCAN _ AUTO MENU MODE 1 EXIT MENU YES 9PUSH Item 16 9 4 3 Selects whether to put the camera in 16 9 mode or 4 3 mode Settings 16 9 normal value 4 332 WIDE ID Selects whether or not to add a wide aspect ID signal to video output signals in 16 9 mode ON normal value Adds OFF Does not add VF SCAN Selects 16 9 or 4 3 as the viewfinder scan size when using the supplied DXF 701WS 701WSCE Viewfinder AUTO normal value Automatically switch to 16 9 size when the camera is in 16 9 mode and automatically switch to 4 3 size when the camera is in 4 3 mode FULL Regardless of camera s mode 16 9 or 4 3 the viewfinder picture completely
28. 81 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 See pages 19 and 20 1 kHz reference signal output Along with a color bar a 1 kHz reference signal can also be output See page 88 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 See page 60 Edit Search Function Pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allows the tape to play back in search mode Set either of two playback speeds See pages 13 and 59 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 VCR operation See page 13 High performance DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder page 118 e Switching the aspect ratio automatically between 16 9 and 4 3 e High resolution 600 TV lines of horizontal resolution e Large diameter eye cup for easier viewing and focusing e PEAKING potentiometer for vertical and horizontal detail control e Three indicators can be used as TALLY indicators e Tough die cast aluminum body e DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display on and off e Light that can light the lens control elements 10 Chapter 1 Overview Features on VCR Section The DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL uses the DVCAM recording format The i
29. AE Selects auto iris adjustment which sets an F stop value that can be switched to AE displayed only when the EZ MODE is set to CUSTOM F5 6 F8 F11 F16 normal value AGC LIMIT Sets an upper limit value for AGC adjustment displayed only when the EZ MODE is set to CUSTOM 0 3 6 9 12 dB normal value EZ mode settings The following settings are set for the camcorder when EZ mode has been selected Advanced menu page 8 PAGES NEXT9 PREV3A Item Settings SET CLOCK W UTR St CUSTOM BATE ANE OY a oo Setup file STD Selectable TIME MODE 12hours Detail level 0 Selectable Master black 0 Selectable EXIT MENU YES9PUSH Black stretch 0 Selectable Skin detail OFF OFF Shutter OFF AE mode OFF AE mode Item Settings Freeze mix OFF OFF CLOCK IND OFF normal value Not Selects whether or not to display Gain Ree mag AS ENOUE display the date time on the CAM Displays Hyper gain OFF OFF normal indications BARS Displays only when Iris control method Automatic Automatic color bars are displayed Ta DATE MODE YY MM DD normal ae contro aus RID Selects the date display value Year month day format MM DD YY Month day Iris override 0 Selectable year Color bar output Not output Not output DD MM YY Day month ear AGC upper limit 120B Selectable TIME MODE
30. DSR SOOWSPL When an external equipment such as a VCR is connected to the DV OUT connector the fade in fade out function is turned off automatically regardless of the setting on the menu 214 1 Display Menu 214 The fade in fade out is factory set to OFF 214 T Blinking Fade in fade out setting indication If the setting does not need to be changed press the MENU button to close the menu 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the fade in fade out setting indication start blinking then press the ADVANCE button to change the setting to on 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and the display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu Menu 220 Using Setup Add for DSR 500WSL Only Use this menu to add setup to the playback video signals 1 Display menu 220 The setup add is factory set to oFF 220 a Blinking Setup add on oFF indication If the setting does not need to be changed press the MENU button to close the menu 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the setup add on oFF indication start blinking then press the ADVANCE button to change the setting to on 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu During recording the signal of the image being shot contains setup add when it is output from
31. F e Before long term storage discharge the battery fully This extends the battery s life e It is recommended that the BP L40 L40A be used at 30 W or less The specified capacity may not be obtained if it is connected to the camcorder with accessories which is operated at 30 W or higher especially when the ambient temperature is low e At low temperatures the usable time of battery packs decreases When the ambient temperature is 0 C 32 F usable time decreases by about 10 However the usable time is affected by the power consumption of the connected camcorder and the usage status of the battery packs The usable time of battery packs increases if they are warmed to the room temperature about 20 C 68 F before use at low temperatures e If you use the BP L40 L40A at temperatures of 0 C 32 F or below when power consumption of the camcorder and accessories is 40 W or higher due to using a video light for example power may break after a short time a few minutes To increase the usable time store the BP L40 L40A in a warm place and power on the connected camcorder before the BP L40 L40A cools down e Compared to the BP L40 L40A the BP L60 L60A L90 L90A offer better performance at low temperatures The BP L60 L60A L90 L90A are recommended for use at low temperatures e Carrying a spare battery pack is recommended The BP L40 L40A L60 L60A L90 L90A is free from memory effect There is no need to discharg
32. For the internal VCR Press the PLAY button For the external VCR Press the RET button on the lens when the internal VCR is in recording or no cassette is inserted in the internal VCR While holding it down you can see the return video from the external VCR Recording on an External VCR Using the DV OUT Connector You can record digital audio and video signals in the DV format on an external VCR using the DV OUT connector For information about connectable VCR see Connecting an External VCR on page 45 When an external equipment such as VCR is connected to the DV OUT connector the ClipLink and the audio fade in fade out function during recording will not work Chapter 3 Shooting 57 meow 6228 TIIN Bunooys g Je deyo HAAN Back Space Editing This section describes the steps for recording several scenes continuously 1 Follow steps 1 to 5 pages 53 to 55 in the procedure Recording on the Internal VCR to begin recording To continue the time code that has been recorded on the tape set the TC mode switch 2 to R RUN in step 3 page 54 For details of time codes see Setting the Time Code Value on page 64 2 When you have finished recording a scene press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens This pauses the recording operation Do not do any of the following before the next scene is shot as it will interrupt the recording the recording will not be continuous e Remove the cassette
33. MII HA Previous 1 New recording gt m recording Previous Index Pictures New Index Pictures are retained but invalid recorded when the DSBK 301A is fitted ClipLink log data overwritten by new data 74 Chapter 3 Shooting Viewfinder Screen Indications There are four types of indication screen which appear in the viewfinder as follows e Normal indications These show the operating state of the camcorder See page 76 e Status indications Pressing the MENU switch up while the normal indications are present calls a display of current settings See page 79 e Basic menu This provides settings for the lens iris shutter speed and so forth and also a titling screen See the section Viewfinder Basic Menu on pages 80 to 85 e Advanced menu This provides settings for the center marker zebra pattern viewfinder screen indications and so forth See the section Viewfinder Advanced Menu on pages 86 to 92 Changing the Viewfinder Display Use the dial and switches shown in the following figure to switch the viewfinder display among the normal indications basic menu pages and advanced menu pages Ss aN C EK OE 3 AC MENU dial POWER switch ON OFF MENU Pi STATUS MENU switch Displaying the normal indications and switching to the basic menu To display the normal indications move the POWER switch to the ON position To
34. REGEN SET 5 AUDIO SELECT 2 EXTO CH 1 CH 2 DATE TIME R RUN LITHIUM BATT al cia REC TIME switch SKIN DTL switch EXT VTR OUTPUT switch MENU ADVANCE SHIFT AIM AUS AUDIO LEVEL o AUDIO IN a MONITOR OUT m a a i WRR ov of Jee OFF O CJ ClipLink CONTINUE VTR TRIGGER switch FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch SETUP switch HYPER GAIN switch SKIN DTL SET button TTL RESET button REC recording TIME switch Selects the recording time indication in the viewfinder TTL TOTAL Displays the total recording time The total recording time is not reset even when you stop the VCR and power off the camcorder for example to replace the battery pack DUR DURATION Displays the recording time of the current cut OFF Switches off the recording time display If however in advanced menu page 6 you set the time code display item TC IND to ON see page 90 then the VCR time data time code counter or user bit value is displayed Continued Chapter 1 Overview 21 vomero ee NNN MAIMAQG Ja deyo HINA Location and Function of Parts Note The recording time displayed when this switch is set to TTL or DUR is obtained by counting the duration of the internal reference signal input to the camcorder The value may not agree exactly with the value derived from the time code values Furthermore the value displayed may not be correct when another manufa
35. Sets marker display ON OFF Markers are displayed or Cue mode when this setting is ON CHG REEL NO See To set the cassette name and is not displayed Sets the cassette number below when it is OFF name number When the setting is ON o to advanced menu ae 4 to select the type To set the cassette name number of marker see page 89 DUR TIME 00 00 to 59 59 minute Note Sets the recording time second When using a cassette without cassette memory you Setting the recording time before See Setting the cannot set the cassette name or number shooting helps you with making recording time in i scenes of equal duration seconds When shooting with displaying 1 Load a cassette the recording time of the current cut in the viewfinder with the REC TIME switch Be to DUR 2 Press the MENU switch to move the cursor to the recording time indication CHG REEL NO then press the MENU dial flashes to remind you that the recording time has passed MARK CUE MARK Setting the recording time in seconds 2CHG REEL NO Move the cursor to DUR TIME then press the MENU Sy ES ean dial A value of seconds appears The cursor changes to the text entry arrow J and the current cassette name number is displayed MARKER OFF NO TAPE is displayed if you neglected to load DUR TIME MM SS a cassette 00 25 MARK CUE MARK If you turn the MENU dial when 59 is displayed the pie REEE NO
36. Sony dealer At ng 05 Check whether a cassette is inserted If not insert a cassette and repeat the auto check If the result is the same contact your Sony dealer o HAUL If the video and audio recording qualities are normal the unit is ready for use However the unit requires service It is desirable to consult your Sony dealer At Abort The test recording or playback and internal check have aborted when a tape transport button was pressed during recording or playback or when the tape ended To resume the auto check press the MENU button to close the menu and perform the procedure described in the previous section To perform the auto check Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function This setting must be made when not using the ClipLink function For details of the ClipLink function see ClipLink Shooting page 68 1 Display menu 211 The ClipLink function is factory set to on 211 T Blinking ClipLink function on oFF indication If the setting does not need to be changed press the MENU button to close the menu 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the ClipLink function on oFF indication start blinking Press the ADVANCE button to change the indication to OFF 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu Menu 212 Selecting Audio Recording Mode The aud
37. VCR is connected pressing this button connects the E E video signal from the external VCR to the viewfinder while the internal VCR is recording or no tape is inserted in the internal VCR For details see Playback Checking Recorded Contents page 61 VTR button This button starts and stops recording on the VCR Press it once to start recording and once more to stop Instant automatic iris adjustment button While using manual iris control press this button to switch temporarily to the automatic iris control setting The automatic setting is maintained as long as you hold the button down IRIS selector This selects the mode of iris operation See page 14 A automatic automatic iris M manual manual iris Motorized zoom lever Use this to carry out a power zoom Pressing the lever harder increases the zoom speed W end zoom toward wide angle T end zoom toward telephoto DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder You can switch the scan size of the DXF 801 801CE in accordance with the aspect ratio selected on the camera or camcorder Eyepiece focusing knob Stopper Microphone holding screw Microphone holder Microphone TAKE TALLY indicator TAKE REC BATT z BATT indicator O REC TALLY indicators O GAIN UP indicator amp SHUTTER indicator Eye cup PEAKING control CONTRAST control Tally lamp BRIGHT cont
38. When the heads need replacement contact your Sony dealer Check the hours of head drum operation using the VCR menu For details see Checking the Total Operating Power On Hours Menu 201 on page 105 Replacing other parts For replacement of all parts other than the video heads contact your Sony dealer 1 26 Appendix Warning System When the camcorder is powered on or if a fault occurs during operation a warning is given in the following ways e By warning indications in the display window e By means of the WARNING indicator together with a warning tone from the speaker or earphone e By the warning indicators in the viewfinder You can adjust the volume of the warning tone with the ALARM knob When this knob is turned to the Operation warnings and action to be taken minimum position there is no sound output at all Display window _ WARNING indication Warning tones Viewfinder indicators Ee Continuous REC TALLY BATT x Continuous yyy S Machine Warning State 1 beep s Jt Continuous Problem action whatioree I nki gio 5 f indica Pine e 4 blink s eo 36 1 blink s tion ho Sox 4 beeps s Sai 4 blinks OD 4blinks s e eye 7 non Video head After detecting Clean the gaps head clogging heads If the clogged or recording problem vay a vahy 2 roblem in continues but persists power a
39. and a WRR 810A 855A 860A UHF synthesized tuner to record sound To connect a WRR 855A 1 Open the cover of the WRR connector WRR connector 2 Insert the WRP 855A into the CA WR855 Fasten the screws supplied with the WRR 855A 3 Fit the attachment plate on the rear side of the CA WR855 to the V groove on the battery attachment interface and then slide the CA WR855 down until it connects to the WRR connector CA WR855 A Set one of the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switches to WRR Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 39 soseouoo pae Some Z31840 INN suoljoeuuog pue uMi z se deyo HANIA Using Accessories To connect a WRR 810A 860A Attach the WRR tuner fitting not supplied Part No A 8278 057 A to the rear of the camcorder as shown in the following figure WRR 810A 860A 1 Pass a screwdriver through the holes and tighten 4 Attach the holder kit two fittings and four screws the screws 2 Loosen the adjustment screws supplied with the tuner to the WRR tuner fitting one for the upper position and the other for the lower position 3 Adjust the metal fitting position for a battery 5 Mount the tuner on the WRR tuner fitting pack to be attached and tighten the adjustment screws to fix its position For details about the WRR tuner fitting Part No A 8278 057 A contact your Sony dealer Using an external audio system Connect an audio mixer
40. as follows e When using the lens without the extender set it to 1 e When using the lens with the extender set it to 2 e When using the lens with the ratio converter set it to 2 You can also set it more precisely at Sony dealer according to your lens In this case set it to 4 Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity You usually need not adjust the iris sensitivity because lenses are equipped with iris sensitivity adjustment function In auto iris mode if hunting or response delay happens adjust the iris sensitivity using the iris sensitivity trimmer Iris sensitivity trimmer S or IRIS GAIN is indicated You can see the iris sensitivity trimmer when removing the gum cap on the front of the lens driving unit Use a mini screwdriver to turn the trimmer If you turn it clockwise the sensitivity increases and if you turn it counterclockwise the sensitivity decreases It is recommended that you confirm the iris sensitivity after replacing the lens For more information refer to the operating instructions for the lens or consult the lens maker Macrophotography Use the macro function when the subject is short from the front of the lens 2 3 4 yy e SERVO MANU 1 Bring the lens up to the subject so that the image is the required size Move the focus ring to the closest focus position 3 Press the M button and turn the MACRO ring fully in the direc
41. back the tape on which the image to be used for framework alignment has been recorded and press the MENU switch to ON position 60 Chapter 3 Shooting The following indication appears on the screen PLAY 9FREEZE MIX ON9PUSH EXIT MENU YES9PUSH For details of the playback operation see page 61 4 Press the MENU dial when you see the image you want to freeze The frozen playback image is displayed mixed with the shooting image in monochrome The indication FREEZE MIX ON appears on the screen FREEZE MIX ON MIX OFF YES PUSH To release the freeze mix mode press the MENU dial again To change the freeze frame image Press the PLAY button Use the tape transport buttons to find the desired image and then perform step 4 again 5 Once you have framed your subject press the MENU dial to cancel the freeze mix function 6 Find the recording start point or insert a new cassette for recording then begin recording e If you use the tape transport buttons during back space editing the back space editing mode will be stopped When you were using the ClipLink function at shooting if you simply restart the recording you will lose any ClipLink data that was recorded To avoid this press the ClipLink CONTINUE button before restarting recording e The signal is not output from the DV OUT connector while using the freeze mix function Playback Checking Recorded Contents
42. be shown in this display area oOnNDe On I Orns m m SS OFF BATT 14 4V a When both the DCC and DynaLatitude functions are set to OFF Display Description WHITE White balance adjustment method selection PRE A B and color temperature during auto white balance adjustment A IRIS Iris adjustment method selection STD SPOT L BACK L SETUP FILE Setting of the SETUP switch page 22 DCC or DL For DCC indication ON with the OUTPUT DL DCC switch set to CAM DCC DCC ON and OFF with the switch set to CAM DL and DL in advanced menu page 2 page 88 set to OFF both DCC and DynaLatitude OFF For DL indication When setting the OUTPUT DL DCC switch to DL and DL in advanced menu page 2 to OFF DynaLatitude OFF LOW STD or HIGH is displayed according to DL LEV setting in basic menu page 2 page 81 Status indicators will not be displayed during EZ mode Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 79 snuay pue SUOIeoIpU UBEs0S JapUMAIA p Ja deyD M snual pue SUO EDIPU UBBJOS JOPUIJMAIA y Ja deyD Viewfinder Basic Menu To display the basic menu pages press the MENU switch downward to ON position or press the MENU dial while the normal indications are being shown in the viewfinder The basic menu configuration can include up to nine pages The configuration depends on the switch settings Basic Menu Operation
43. blinking Example 20001008 The current time real time clock setting is displayed Example 10 15 05 PM 221505 Blinking Use the SHIFT and ADVANCE buttons to set the current time Press the RESET MENU SET button This starts the clock advance operation Press the MENU button This returns the display window to the display shown before the VCR menu The date set can be displayed in the time value indication see page 62 in the following way On the DSR 500WSL Displayed in mmddyyyy format Example 10081999 On the DSR 500WSPL Displayed in ddmmyyyy format Example 08101999 Menu 201 Checking the Total Operating Power On Hours 1 Display menu 201 and press the SHIFT button Pressing the SHIFT button cycles through the following display items Indication Example Head drum operating hours A 0492Hr Tape transport hours b 0480Hr Total operating hours C 0835Hr Menu number 201 0492 2 Check the indication then press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button This returns the display window to the display shown before the VCR menu Menu 204 Selecting Frame Mode DF NDF for Time Code for DSR 500WSL Only Select frame modes when setting the time code Drop frame mode factory setting When adjusting the discrepancy between time code value and real time Non drop frame mode When you need not adjust the discrepancy between time code value and real time
44. button GAIN switch ATW button and indicator EZ FOCUS button Press this button to turn the easy focus function on This opens the iris to make it easier to focus before beginning shooting The indication EZ FOCUS appears in the viewfinder while the function is on to turn it off press the EZ FOCUS button again If left on the function automatically turns off after about ten seconds If the easy focus function is still on when you press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens it turns off automatically and recording starts about one second later EDIT SEARCH buttons You can see the search playback while pressing either of these buttons at recording pause mode to quickly find the next recording start point Two playback speeds are available and press either of the buttons to the inner position to increase the speed LIGHT video light switch Controls the video light connected as follows AUTO turns on the video light at recording if the power switch on the light is set on MAN manual allows the power switch on the video light to turn the light on and off Chapter 1 Overview 13 romero oe NNN M M Ja deyo HINA Location and Function of Parts EZ easy MODE button and indicator Press this button EZ mode on when you want to be able to shoot immediately with automatic adjustment of the camcorder settings to standard values See page 91 for EZ mode settings
45. cassette 4 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens The camcorder starts recording e If the external video signals include noise such as jitter the camcorder may not record signals properly e When recording the external analog video signals signals are not output from the S VIDEO OUT connector e Setup log data is not displayed when external analog video signal are being recorded see page 101 56 Chapter 3 Shooting Recording on an External VCR Using the VTR Connector 26 pin Set the VTR TRIGGER switch in the following way You can change the setting during recording Simultaneous recording on the external and internal VCR PARALLEL Recording on the external VCR EXT ONLY When the VTR TRIGGER switch is set to INT ONLY the camcorder controls only the internal VCR even if an external VCR is connected For information about connectable VCRs see Connecting an External VCR page 45 Recording on the internal and external VCRs simultaneously 1 Set the switches as shown in the table below Switch VTR TRIGGER switch EXT VTR OUTPUT switch Setting PARALLEL Set depending on the connected VCR 20 dB Audio input level setting switch on the connected VCR 2 Put the external VCR in the recording pause mode 3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens The both VCRs start recording simultaneously To pause recording press the VTR button on the camcorder or l
46. fills the display area MENU MODE Selects whether or not switch the mode 16 9 4 3 on the basic menu 1 normal value Selects the 16 9 or 4 3 mode only with the advanced menu 2 Selects the 16 9 or 4 3 mode with both the basic and advanced menus a Compared to 16 9 mode the 4 3 mode video appears as if a zoom lens has been adjusted slightly toward the telephoto end see figure on next page b When the camera is in 16 9 mode the viewfinder picture appears stretched vertically see figure on next page 92 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus These pages are displayed only when the SETUP switch has been to FILE For details of this operation see Setup Files page 94 Advanced menu pages 14 and 15 These pages are displayed only when the SETUP switch has been to FILE For details of this operation see Using SetupNavi and SetupLog page 99 Video Output and Viewfinder Picture The video output and viewfinder picture of this camera vary as shown below according to the settings of the 16 9 4 3 item and the VF SCAN item of the advanced menu page 9 Subject Item Settings 2 3 inch optics i 16 9 4 3 16 9 VF SCAN AUTO The camera outputs 16 9 video The scan size of the viewfinder picture is 16 9 size Viewfinder picture Item Settings 16 9 4 3 16 9 4 3 effective area VF SCAN FULL The camera
47. holder window or with the cassette turned sideways so that a short side enters first e If CL appears in the display window when the cassette is loaded it means that data has already been recorded into the cassette memory If you record under this condition whether the ClipLink function is available or not the existing cassette memory data will be overwritten To avoid this insert a new cassette Do not insert cassette backside front 3 Make the switch settings shown in the figure below LIGHT on of OFF B DISPLAY COUNTER o Tce WARNING 2 3 PB DATE NDF EXT LK HOLD Ft Ot OF Che O Chee MIN SEC FRM CLIP Smee CL cont P TAPE EEHEEHE E C C BATTE mE mE mE F OLEE RF SERVO HUMID SLACK MENU SET MENU ADVANCE SHIFT MONITOR SELECT PRESET locus EA WHO oo een EXTO DATE TIME R ClipLink CONTINUE RECTIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR PUT Tro Bz coupons DURO 00FF VBSOJ TTLRESET SET VTR TRIGGER PARALLEL O INT ONLY O EXT ONLYO HYPER SETUP FRONT MIC GAIN LOW CUT on o FILEO ON of CF0 mof 0 L AUDIO SELECT m AUDIO IN n Jo FRONTO lg vu mico WRR JO REAR O TC mode switch 1 PRESET a When one of these switches is set to MAN the recording volume can be manually adjusted For details see Manually adjusting audio recording
48. in ClipLink Mode n 72 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Se RES Indications and Viewfinder Screen Indications ccsssesseeseeeeneeees 75 Changing the Viewfinder Display eeeeeeececeeeererereee 75 Menus 4 Table of Contents Viewfinder Normal Indications ccccsssssesseeseeee 76 Stats INGiCAtiONS s s lt cbercdeesegsacives caedousseaceesncagons eie aens 719 Viewfinder Basic Menu cssssssesssceessceesssseeesscenees 80 Basic Menu Operations 20 0 0 eccesceseceseeeeeeeeeeseceeeeseeeees 80 Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page eee 80 Viewfinder Advanced Menu ccsssssssssesssssnnesensees 86 Advanced Menu Operations 0 ceceeceeseesseceseceteeeeeeenes 86 Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page eee 87 Video Output and Viewfinder Picture oe eee eeeeeeee 93 Setup FIle sssini aniaui anaana Aaina Anena Kaarian Saanaa 94 Calling up a Setup File c oecicesiscnrrssrnisiciisiierrseiereres 94 Changing File Settings oc eee ceeeeceeereeereesseceeenseeeees 96 Saving File Settings cssscssscsssrcoercoeseseeetscensseoeteoeess 96 Using SetupNavi and SetupLog ccssseecceeseseeeeneeeee 99 Setting Up the Camera Using Data Recorded on Tape 99 Recording the Menu Settings Onto a Tape 100 Viewing SetupLog Data oe ceeececeseeeeeeeeeenseenaeens 101 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Setting on the VCR Section VCR Menu 025 103 Settings VCR Menu Operation
49. is set to 4 set it to 2 when set to 2 set it to 3 3 Check the switch settings on the camcorder See pages 12 to 26 If there is not sufficient time to check the camcorder settings you can use easy mode by setting the EZ MODE button ON The camcorder is automatically adjusted to standard settings and the iris and the white balance are adjusted automatically See page 91 4 Check the settings in the basic menu page 80 and advanced menu page 86 5 Check the lens settings pages 32 and 33 and flange focal length adjustment page 119 6 Adjust the eyepiece focus and the contrast and brightness of the viewfinder image page 1 8 2 Depth of field This is the range over which the subject is sharply in focus 49 Chapter 3 Shooting P iY amh D oo U e O mr gt Ce Bunooys g Je deyo HAN Basic Procedure for Shooting T Check the sound system settings e Microphone connections e Settings on the VCR section 8 If required switch on the center marker and or safety zone basic menu page 6 and advanced menu page 4 and zebra pattern ZEBRA button in the viewfinder image 9 Adjust the white balance page 112 and black balance page 115 1 O Turn the focusing ring so that the subject is sharply in focus It may be convenient to use the EZ FOCUS button for the easy focus function See page 13 1 1 Set up the VCR section according to your shooting objec
50. not possible to switch instantaneously from this mode to recording or playback mode This mode is not harmful to the tape or heads Standby on mode One of the stop modes In this mode the head drum continues rotating and the tape remains wound onto the drum This mode enables instantaneous switching to recording or playback mode To prevent damage to the tape or heads the device automatically switches from standby on mode to standby off mode after a certain period of time 1 42 Appendix S video connectors Input output connectors for separate Y luminance and C chroma signals This method eliminates interference between Y and C signals that can occur in conventional composite video signals to obtain a higher resolution picture Sync This refers to the sync synchronization signal The sync signal is used as a reference signal for duplicating the scanning patterns recorded via a camcorder when playing back the recording ona monitor The sync signal actually includes two signals a horizontal sync signal and a vertical sync signal Time code The time code is a tape position information signal that includes time and frame data that are recorded onto the tape when shooting so as to facilitate searching of editing points and recorded scenes when viewing or editing User bits These are also referred to as users bits The user bits are a 32 bit segment of the time code recording area The user can sel
51. operable with a 48 V supply VE viewfinder connector 20 pin This is the connector for the DXF 801 801CE viewfinder FILTER control Select the color temperature conversion filter appropriate to the lighting conditions See page 49 Lens mount Attach the optional zoom lens here SHUTTER switch Use this switch to set the shutter speed CLS clear scan or EVS setting see page 116 Usually set this switch to OFF 1 2 Chapter 1 Overview Press this button to specify an editing point Mark IN OUT or Cue point at the current tape position during shooting See pages 70 and 71 AUDIO LEVEL knob You can use this knob to manually adjust the channel 1 audio recording level WHT BLK white black switch This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the white balance and black balance See pages 112 to 115 VTR button Pressing this button starts and stops recording on the VCR Switch guard Avoids miss operation of the EZ MODE button on page 14 AIRIS MODE switch on page 14 and ATW button on page 14 When using these buttons and switch open the guard Right Side View Front section IN EZ FOCUS button EDIT SEARCH buttons LIGHT switch EZ MODE button and indicator ZEBRA button and indicator A IRIS MODE switch and indicator MENU switch W BAL switch MENU dial O POWER switch OUTPUT DL DCC switch NG
52. or other external audio system component to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connector as shown below AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 switches Set to REAR o AUDIO IN n 48V ON MIC AUDIO IN ao CH 1 CH 2 To audio mixer etc 40 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using the Optional RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit Equipped With Microphone And Monitor You can control the camcorder while watching the image on the LCD screen of the Remote Control Unit if you connect the RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit to the camcorder When using conventional lens When using conventional lens such as VCL 918BY you can control the zoom if you use the optional lens cable Sony product number 1 790 779 11 For details on the cable consult your Sony dealer RM VJ1 Remote control unit equipped with microphone and monitor DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL 9 C om REMOTE 2 i j CCA 7 7A cable Be sure to use the CCA 7 7A Cable only when connecting the RM VJ1 When using lens designed for the power zoom and focus Use the following lens when controlling the zoom and focus from the RM VJ1 Fujinon A19X8 7 BRD S28 A19X8 7 BERD S28 with the extender A19X8 7 BRRD S28 with the ratio converter Canon YJ18X9B KAS SS12 YJ18X9B IAS SS12 with the extender For details on these lens or other lens designated for the power zoom and focus consult Fujinon or Canon dealer The connection for con
53. outputs 16 9 video The viewfinder picture is 16 9 16 9 effective area video that has been stretched O vertically to completely fill the display area Viewfinder picture Item Settings 16 9 4 3 4 3 VF SCAN AUTO or FULL The camera outputs 4 3 video that has been electronically extracted from the effective area of the 16 9 aspect ratio Compared to 16 9 video this video appears as if a zoom lens has been adjusted slightly toward the telephoto end The picture in the viewfinder is 4 3 Viewfinder picture video which completely fills the display area Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 93 snu pue suolecipu ua219S JEPUMAIA p 194deY9 TI You can use setup files to reproduce a particular configuration of settings You can also revise the contents of setup files There are eight types of setup files of which five are factory preset setup files and the other three are user files When an RM M7G is connected to the camcorder the setup file function cannot be used To make it possible to use this function power OFF the camcorder after disconnecting the RM M7G then power ON the camcorder again Calling up a Setup File This describes how to call up a setup file and use it to replace the current menu settings T Set the SETUP switch to FILE snu PUB SUO EDIPU UB9JOS JOPUIJMAIA y Ja deyD SETUP switch
54. page Align the cursor to the page number and press the MENU dial so that the page number is blinking Turn the dial until the desired page To select items in a page Press the MENU dial to blink the cursor and press the MENU switch to move the cursor among the menu items While the cursor is blinking you can move the cursor by turning the MENU dial snual pue SUO EDIPU UBBJOS J pUM A y Ja deyD To change settings This operation is the same as for the basic menus For a description of basic menu operations see page 80 To reinitialize all settings in the advanced menu to their factory defaults 1 Align the cursor to ALL RESET and press the MENU dial The indication changes to ALL RESET SURE 2 Press the MENU dial again The indication changes to ALL RESET OK and reinitialization completes To cancel the reinitialization turn the MENU dial without pressing 86 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Move the POWER switch to the ON position with the MENU dial held down EXIT MENU YES PUSH ALL RESET and press the MENU dial Confirmation Align the cursor to screen PAGE NEXT9 PREVJA Turn the MENU dial Advanced Advanced menu menu page 1 page 2 PAGE NEXT9 PREVJA 9PAGE2 NEXT9 PREVJA ALL RESET GAIN Press the YES9PUSH Cou gdp MENU dial HIGH 18dB HYPER 36dB DL ON
55. performs vertical detail compensation for both red and green signals e Horizontal detail frequency control Recording and managing setup data In addition to the setup menu that is displayed in the viewfinder screen the DSR 500OWSL SOOWSPL is equipped with the following functions to facilitate camcorder setup Setup file system You can use setup files when making adjustments or settings The DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL comes with factory preset files that contain shipped settings and you can freely create user files as well See page 94 2 Video signals refer to the following e Video signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector and MONITOR OUT connector e The Y component of Y C separate signals and the Y component of component signals output from the VTR connector Automatic recording of setup data page 99 SetupLog Shooting related environment settings are recorded onto the tape at intervals of a few seconds This recorded data can be used to reproduce the same shooting conditions in subsequent shots It also makes it easier to identify the causes of problems in previous shots SetupNavi The setup conditions selected with the setup menu and setup files are recorded onto the tape The recorded setup data can be copied to other camcorders so that the same setup can be shared among several camcorders Functions boost operability Controlling with the RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit You can control this unit while watchin
56. requirement For details consult your Sony sales representative or supplier Lenses VCL 916BYA 918BY Zoom Lens Remote control unit RCP TX7 Remote Control Unit RM M7G LG1 VJ1 Remote Control Unit VCR products BVV 5 5P Videocassette Recorder DNV 5 5P Videocassette Recorder BVW 50 50P Portable Videocassette Recorder DSR 20 20P 70 70P 2000 2000P Digital Videocassette Recorder VA 5 5P 90 90P VTR Adaptor Battery products BP L40 L40A L60 L60A L90 L90A Battery Pack NP 1B BP 90A Battery Pack BC 1WD 1WDCE 410 410CE Battery Charger BC L50 L100 L100CE Battery Charger AC power supply CMA 8A 8ACE AC Adaptor AC 550 S550CE DN1 DN2A AC Adaptor Synthesized tuner products CA WR855 Camera Adaptor WRR 810A 855A 860A UHF Synthesized Tuner Microphone products ECM 670 672 Electret Condenser Microphone C 74 Condenser Microphone CAC 12 Microphone Holder EC 0 5C2 0 3C2 Microphone Cable Studio equipment SEG 2550A 2550AP Special Effects Unit DFS 300 300P 500 500P DME Switcher DCK 500 S00P Chroma Keyer WEX 2000 Wipe Pattern Extender DXF 51 5 inch Viewfinder monochrome Cables and miscellaneous The suffix number on a cable part number indicates the length in meters e g a CCZ A2 is 2 meters long Approximate equivalents in feet 2 m 6 ft 5 m 16 ft 10 m 33 ft 25 m 82 ft 50 m 164 ft 100 m 328 ft Camera cables with Z type 26 pin connectors CCZ A2 A5 A10 A25 Camera cables with Q type 14 pin and Z type 26 pin connectors C
57. the following indications nI LI Antn Auto Indication Meaning Auto Automatic detection of battery factory setting type nl Indication for NP 1B BP 90A battery is selected LI Indication for BP L40 L40A L60 L60A L90 L90A battery is selected Antn Indication for Anton Bauer Magnum battery is selected a To use the Anton Bauer Magnum Battery System a special battery mount developed by Anton Bauer Corporation is required For details contact an Anton Bauer dealer or your Sony dealer 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and the display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu Menu 207 Setting Standby On Period At recording pause state or playback pause state the camcorder waits for a certain standby on period and then automatically switches to standby off mode This standby on period can be set in advance 1 Display menu 207 The selected menu number is displayed along with the current standby on period setting in minutes Example 8 minutes 207 08 T Blinking Standby on period If the setting does not need to be changed press the MENU button to close the menu 2 Press the SHIFT button until the standby on period starts blinking then press the ADVANCE button Each press of the ADVANCE button changes the setting as follows 08 factory setting 01 03 05 3 Pres
58. the Mark IN points are recorded in a compressed format onto the tape as Index Pictures In addition editing point related data scene number time code for Mark IN OUT points etc is recorded in the cassette memory ClipLink mode To use the ClipLink function select the menu setting to set the DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL into ClipLink mode There is also a ClipLink continue function that enables clips to be continued even after a break in recording PCM digital audio Recording playback can be set to audio lock mode Selectable between two channel recording with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz mode or four channel recording with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz mode CH 1 and CH 2 only See pages 16 17 55 and 109 Equipped with audio output connectors During recording or playback audio output can be monitored via a built in speaker a connected earphone or via two channel audio output connectors See pages 24 and 25 1 is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394 1995 specifications and their revisions Color playback Connect an external video monitor for color playback playback adaptor not required The DSR S5OOWSL SOOWSPL is equipped with two video monitor connectors one for composite video output and the other for S video output See page 24 VCR data display The DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL is able to display the following data on the viewfinder
59. the image is shown in the viewfinder Continued Chapter 3 Shooting 59 meow 6228 TIIN Bunooys g Je deyo HANA Back Space Editing To change the playback speed Press the REV or FWD button down firmly into the inner position to make the tape move at the faster speed Press the button down lightly to make the tape move at the slower speed Do not shut off the power while using the edit search function The VCR may not be able to find the continue point 4 Release the REV or FWD button when you find the tape location where you wish to continue shooting The VCR enters recording pause mode 5 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens The VCR starts recording Using the Freeze Mix Function The freeze mix function superimposes a freeze frame image of a previously recorded shot on the shooting image displayed on the viewfinder screen You can use this function to easily frame a subject within the same framework from a previous shot Note When the camcorder is in EZ mode the freeze mix function is disabled Press the EZ MODE button to release the EZ mode beforehand See page 14 1 Connect a color monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector and set the MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch to ON It is not necessary to set the MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch to ON when using only the viewfinder for freeze mix operation 2 Perform steps 2 to 10 from Basic Procedure for Shooting pages 49 and 50 3 Play
60. the value in memory A or the value in memory B See page 113 You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K or 5600 K using the FILTER control on page 12 You can change the preset color temperature on basic menu page 2 See page 81 MENU dial Use this dial to change menu pages or settings 1 4 Chapter 1 Overview O POWER switch Powers the camcorder on or off OUTPUT DL DCC Color bar output DynaLatitude dynamic contrast control plus switch Use this switch to select the DCC function the DynaLatitude function or color bar output Select the CAM DCC position in most cases CAM DCC This activates the DCC function This prevents color faults when shooting high intensity subjects CAM DL This setting uses the DynaLatitude function which finely adjusts the contrast of each pixel according to a histogram of luminance signal levels Access advanced menu page 2 to set the DynaLatitude function ON or OFF The DynaLatitude effect can be set to any of three levels Low STD standard and High with basic menu page 2 BARS This setting displays color bars For details of menu operation see Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus NG button When using the ClipLink function during shooting you can designate a particular scene as NG No Good by pressing this button before shooting the next scene Press the button again to cancel the NG setting GAIN switch This selects one o
61. viewfinder during playback Note on using an RCP TX7 RM M7G Remote Control Unit When an RCP TX7 RM M7G is connected to the camcorder you can use neither the SetupNavi function nor the SetupLog function To make it possible to use these functions power OFF the camcorder after disconnecting the RCP TX7 RM M 7G then power ON the camcorder again Setting Up the Camera Using Data Recorded on Tape The procedure to replace camera s menu settings with settings recorded onto video tape is described here 1 Insert the cassette onto which the data was recorded Set the SETUP switch to FILE then set the POWER switch to ON while holding down the MENU dial Advanced menu page 1 appears 9PAGE1 NEXT9 PREVJA ALL RESET YES9PUSH EXIT MENU YES PUSH 2 Turn the MENU dial until advanced menu page 14 appears For details of menu operation see Advanced Menu Operations page 86 9PAGE14 NEXT9 V PREVJA SETUP NAVI TAPE gt CAMERA RECALL DATA YES 9PUSH EXIT MENU YES 9PUSH NO TAPE is displayed if you neglected to load a cassette 3 Move the cursor to RECALL DATA with the MENU switch to call up the data recorded on the tape Press the MENU switch to cancel The tape is rewound and playback starts The display changes as follows and the call up operation begins PLAY PAGE14 NEXT9 PREVJA SETUP NAVI TAPE_ CAMERA CANCEL TO RECALL YES PUSH
62. 1 Set MARK CUE to CUE The ClipLink mode indication CLIP C appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Set the cassette name or number if necessary For details of menu operations see Basic Menu Operations page 80 3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens The camcorder starts recording and the REC TALLY indicator lights in the viewfinder 4 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Cue point The CUE indication appears for about 1 second on the viewfinder screen At this point the time code HH MM SS frame at the Cue point is recorded into the cassette memory 5 Repeat step 4 to specify more Cue points Chapter 3 Shooting 71 meow e3240 YA fl fl Bunooys g Je deyo IYN ClipLink Shooting 6 To finish shooting press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens This stops recording operation Time codes HH MM SS of recording start stop points Rec IN OUT points and scene number scene 001 are recorded to the cassette memory and the Index Picture of the Rec IN point is recorded onto the tape when the DSBK 301A is fitted Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode During recording pause in ClipLink mode pressing the STOP PLAY F FWD REW buttons performing edit search or ejecting the cassette will interrupt the ClipLink shooting With this state it is impossible to start back space editing using ClipLink function The ClipLink continue mode is canceled
63. 1 0 Vp p 75 Q S VIDEO OUT DIN 4 pin 1 0 Vp p 75 Q TC OUT BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 Q DC OUT 4 pin female EARPHONE mini jack o to 15 5 dBu variable 8 Q LENS 12 pin VF 20 pin VTR 26 pin LIGHT 2 pin Control connectors REMOTE 1 stereo mini jack REMOTE 2 10 pin Registration Input connectors Power supply 11 to 17 V DC Power consumption 24 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Appendix 1 31 Specifications Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Mass 3 6 kg approx 7 lb 15 oz camcorder only External dimensions in millimeters inches Audio system at playback with the DSR 85 85P 2 channel mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 1 0 dB 4 channel mode 20 Hz to 14 5 kHz 0 5 1 0 dB Frequency response Dynamic range Min 80 dB 242 95 Distortion THD 1 kHz Max 0 08 reference level 48 kHz N D E 280 111 i 536 2114 Tape transport system Tape speed Approx 28 2 mm s Recording playback time using PDV 184ME Max 184 minutes Fast forward rewind time using PDV 184ME Max 12 minutes Usable cassettes Model name Size PDV 64ME 64MEM 94ME 124ME Standard size 124MEM 184ME 184MEM PDVM 12ME 22ME 32ME 32MEM _ Mini size 40ME 40MEM Video system at playback with the DSR 85 85P xipueddy Bandwidth Luminance Y DSR 500WSL 30 Hz to
64. 100 IRE or above or 100 or above 1 2 Dual display both 1 and 2 ZEBRA1 Sets base level for zebra pattern 1 70 IRE normal value to 90 IRE or 70 normal value to 90 Can be set for each IRE step or 1 step REC TIME Selects whether to show the recording time TTL of the internal VCR or of the external VCR INT normal value Recording time of the internal VCR EXT Recording time of the external VCR connected to the VTR connector 26 pin VF TALLY Selects whether or not to use more than one REC TALLY indicators in the viewfinder displayed only when the DXF 701WS 701WSCE viewfinder is attached x1 Uses only the upper REC TALLY indicator x2 normal value Uses two REC TALLY indicators Item LENS SEL Select the types of the lens Settings 1 normal value 2 3 4 For details see Designating the lens on page 121 Advanced menu page 5 I I I I I I I PAGE6 NEXT9 PREV 3A ND ALWAYS 222222 goopagpag O zZ MENU YES PUSH Item SS IND Selects the mode for showing the shutter setting when displaying the normal indications Settings 3SEC Displays shutter setting for three seconds only when the setting has been changed ALWAYS normal value Displays the shutter setting at all times LL IND Selects whether or not to show the LOW LIGHT indication on the normal indications when inadequate
65. 2 Pass the cable through the grip as shown in the figure and replace the cover When using equipment other than the camcorder for power supply Break off projections A and B on the camcorder See step 1 of the previous section When using a video light with a long cable Insert the cable into the grip from the front hole and take out from the rear hole as shown in the figure Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 37 EAR E PAER A suoljoeuuog pue uMi z sa deyo HANIA Using Accessories Fitting the Shoulder Strap This section describes the procedure for fitting the supplied shoulder strap to the camcorder 1 Fit one of the clips to a shoulder strap fitting Pull up the strap to lock the fitting 2 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the same way Removing the shoulder strap Open the cover of the clip and move the clip downwards to release it from the fitting 38 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Connecting to Audio System The DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL is able to record sound not only from the microphone attached but also from a wireless microphone or an external audio system Using a wireless microphone system You can use the wireless microphone system For details on using the wireless microphone system see the including a WRT 810A 830A UHF Wireless operating instructions for the microphone and tuner Microphone
66. 5 0 MHz 1 0 dB DSR 500WSPL 25 Hz to 5 5 MHz 1 0 2 0 dB Chrominance DSR 500WSL 30 Hz to R Y B Y 1 5 MHz 1 0 5 0 dB DSR 500WSPL 25 Hz to 2 0 MHz 1 0 2 0 dB S N ratio Luminance Min 55 dB K factor K2T KPB Max 2 Y C time delay Max 30 nsec 1 32 Appendix DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder Picture tube 1 5 inch monochrome Indicators REC TALLY x2 BATT TAKE SHUTTER GAIN UP Resolution 600 TV lines Power supply 12 V DC Power consumption 2 1 W Mass 620 g approx 1 lb 5 0z Maximum external dimensions 241 W x 91 H x 203 D mm 91 2 x 3 s x 8 inches RM LG1 Remote Control Unit Dimensions 85 x 25 x 12 mm 37 s x 1 x 1 2 inches excluding projections Mass Approx 50 g 1 oz including cable Cable 5 m 16 feet with mini plug Operating temperature range 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Storable temperature range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Stickers 1 set Panning rod mounting bracket 1 Accessories Supplied accessories DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder 1 Microphone 1 Wind screen 1 VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor 1 Shoulder strap 1 RM LGI1 Remote Control Unit 1 Lens mount cap 1 Flange focal length adjustment test chart 1 Binding tie 4 Operating Instructions 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Related Products There is a range of Sony products available to meet every conceivable video shooting
67. 56ND 4 5600K e4ND Clock indication The clock indication is shown in one of the following ways according to the CLOCK IND setting of OFF CAM or BARS in advanced menu page 8 See page 91 OFF Not displayed CAM Always displayed BARS Displayed whenever color bars are displayed If the clock indication is displayed during recording it is recorded onto the image Voltage error indication The current voltage is displayed whenever the power supply voltage dips below 11 3 V DC However you can also display the current voltage at any time by pressing and holding the MENU switch in the upward position the display is shown for as long as you hold the switch upward An error message is displayed when an abnormality has been detected by the auto diagnostic function page 85 If there is a voltage drop below 11 3 V DC and an error has been detected the low voltage indication alternates at one second intervals with the error indication If an error message appears contact your Sony dealer If using an Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System The remaining battery capacity is shown as a percentage Shutter setting indication When the SHUTTER switch has been set to ON the basic menu page 1 setting for the item SHUTTER shutter speed CLS frequency EVS is displayed here Status Indications If you set the MENU switch to STATUS while a menu is being displayed the camcorder s current setting status will
68. 6 show the audio level indication on the normal indications PAGE6 NEXT9 PREVA gt AUDIO IND ON APE IND ON TC IND ON ID IND OFF ID SET CABC EXIT MENU YES PUSH Item Settings AUDIO IND ON normal value Selects whether or not to Displays OFF Not display TAPE IND Selects whether or not to show the remaining tape indication on the normal indications ON normal value Displays OFF Not display TC IND Selects whether or not to show the time data indication on the normal indications ON normal value Displays OFF Not display snu y pue SUO EDIPU uaS J pUM A y Ja deyD ID IND Selects whether or not to display the camera ID when displaying color bars ON normal value Displays OFF Not display ID SET Sets the camera ID up to eight characters including alphanumeric symbols and spaces See To set the camera ID on below a When the viewfinder s DISPLAY switch is set to OFF indications related to these items are not displayed even when menu settings are set to ON To set the camera ID 1 Press the MENU switch or turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to ID SET The cursor changes to the text entry arrow J PAGE6 NEXT9 PREV 3A EXIT MENU YES PUSH Current camera ID 2 Press and turn the MENU dial to move the text entry arrow
69. 6 Page 106 Standby on period setting 207 Page 106 Use auto check function 210 Page 107 Selection of ClipLink function 211 Page 109 Audio recording mode selection 212 Page 109 Audio reference level selection 213 Page 110 Fade in fade out setting for the audio recording start and stop points 214 Page 110 Use setup add DSR 500WSL only 220 Page 111 Use setup remove DSR 500WSL only 221 Page 111 If you want to change the following setting consult your Sony dealer e Outputs the playback time code signals from the TC OUT connector during playback Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 103 P Q D Lom Ol gt 2 c D gt Q gt Q ey D gt Co sbum s pue sjuewjsnipy Jeydeyo WIA VCR Menu Operation Basic Operation Display window LIGHT aB DISPLAY WARNING Ql 2 a 5 f Ql 2 al 5 iiini PB DATE NDF EXT LK HOLD e Oe Oem e 6 O H MIN SEC FRM CLIP See CLICONTIP TAPE MEE EEE ECDC 5 BATTE EE E E E m F EE RF SERVO HUMID SLACK REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR OUTPUT TILo ga iE DUROI OFFO B TTL RESET SET TR MONITOR SELECT PRESET locn i Bs a B 1 AUDIO SELECT E o AUDIO IN n V TRIGGER PARALLEL o ClipLink MONITOR OUT Pit FRONTO VJ MICE wae g HYPER SETUP FRONT TMe aes INT ONLY CONTINUE CHARACTER 4LI
70. ANOS TdSMO00S 1SMO00S YSad SONY 3 866 520 13 1 Digital Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Power HAD Dvcam DSR 500WSL S500WSPL 2000 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the top Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No LITHIUM BATTERY Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Note Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til laverandgren ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosjonsfare Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandgren VARNING Explosionsfa
71. AY switch on page 15 is set to U BIT and time when the DISPLAY switch is set to TC instead of time value For time code and user bit settings see pages 62 to 65 On how to use the SHIFT button for menu settings see Setting on the VCR Section VCR Menu page 103 AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 audio recording level adjustments manual auto selection for channels 1 and 2 switches These select the audio recording level adjustment method AUTO Use the AGC automatic gain control circuit to automatically adjust the audio level MAN MANUAL Enables users to manually adjust the AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 knobs on page 16 for each channel Select AUTO if excess input levels are likely to occur AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 audio input selection for channels 1 and 2 switches These select the input signals to channels 1 and 2 FRONT Signals from the microphone connected to the MIC IN 48 V connector on page 12 VJ MIC Signals from the remote control unit with microphone connected to the REMOTE connector 2 on page 24 WRR Signals from the WRR 855A synthesized tuner connected to the WRR connector on page 26 via the CA WR855 Camera Adaptor REAR Signals from a microphone or external equipment connected to the AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 connectors on page 26 Lithium battery compartment Insert the supplied CR2032 Lithium Battery On how to fit the lithium battery see page 31 MONITOR OUT monitor outp
72. CD Sensors The following effects may appear in the image They are characteristic of camcorders using CCDs charge coupled devices and do not indicate a malfunction Vertical smear When shooting a very bright object such as a light the highlight tends to produce vertical tails This effect is much reduced in this camcorder Use of the electronic shutter increases this effect Vertical tail on the image Bright object electric light sun etc White flecks If the camcorder is operated at a high temperature white flecks may appear in the image White flecks may also appear under normal temperature conditions if the sensitivity is increased especially to 18 dB or higher 125 Appendix gt D 5 2 x xlpueddy Cleaning the Video Heads Always use the special purpose Sony PDVM 12CL Cleaning Cassette for cleaning the audio and video heads Follow the instructions with the cleaning cassette carefully as inappropriate use of the cleaning cassette can damage the heads wa The PDVM 12CL Cleaning Cassette can be used only once When the PDVM 12CL is loaded in the camcorder only STOP PLAY and EJECT buttons function Replacing the video heads If cleaning the video heads fails to restore picture quality the heads may be due for replacement Keep a check of the hours of head drum operation with normal use the heads should need replacing after about 1 500 hours of use
73. CH 1 CH 2 connectors and input selection switches WRR connector Cable clamp DV OUT connector DC OUT connector VTR connector BREAKER button TALLY back tally indicator red This indicator lights during recording It will not light if the TALLY switch is set to OFF This indicator also blinks to indicate warnings in the same manner as the REC TALLY indicator in the viewfinder TALLY switch Set this switch to ON to activate the TALLY indicator function For details see Warning System on page 127 Chapter 1 Overview 25 ea WAN A MAIMAQG Ja deyo HINA Location and Function of Parts Battery attachment interface Attach a battery pack or an AC DN1 DN2A AC Adaptor When using the WRR 855A synthesized tuner for wireless microphones attach the CA WR855 Camera Adaptor here For information about fitting a battery pack or an AC adaptor see Power Supply page 46 For information about attaching a synthesized tuner see Connecting to Audio System page 39 DC IN DC power input connector XLR 4 pin male To use the camcorder with an AC power supply connect an optional AC 550 550CE or CMA 8A 8ACE AC Adaptor AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 audio input channel 1 and 2 connectors XLR 3 pin female and input selection switches Connect a microphone or other external audio equipment Set the input selection switches as shown below according to the mic
74. CZQ A2 A5 A10 A2AM i LINK cable DV connecting cable CCFD 3L 6 pin 4 pin 3 5 m CCF 3L 6 pin 6 pin 3 5 m DSBK 301A Index Picture Board DSBK 501 501P Analog Composite Input Board LCR 1 Rain Cover LC DS500 Carrying Case LC DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case Appendix 1 33 xipueddy Specifications Measuring Horizontal Resolution Horizontal resolution in 16 9 mode When the horizontal image frame of this camera is aligned with the width of the 4 3 resolution chart the resolution is about 935 TV lines see Figure A However to measure the resolution of a video camera precisely the vertical image frame must be aligned with the height of the chart When this is done the resolution is approximately 800 TV lines see Figure B Horizontal resolution in 4 3 mode In 4 3 mode frame memory is used to extract the 4 3 area from the 16 9 video signals produced by the WS CCD and the 4 3 signals are electronically enlarged As a result the horizontal resolution is approximately 850 TV lines see Figure C 134 Appendix 4 3 resolution chart 16 9 video BD amp Horizontal resolution Approx 935 TV lines 4 3 resolution chart 16 9 video Horizontal resolution Approx 800 TV lines 16 9 video 4 3 video Horizontal resolution Approx 800
75. GGER PARALLEL o INT ONLY EXT ONLYO HYPER SETUP FRONT MIC GAIN LOW CUT ClipLink CONTINUE FILEQ JO ON O ON OJ ag CFPO AUDIO LEVEL LIGHT on of a DISPLAY COUNTER o TC v er 3 1 lo auro ol JO MAN O AUDIO SELECT a LITHIUM BATT g AUDIO IN m lo FRONTO g v mcg WRR 10 REAR O 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to U BIT The user bits indication appears 2 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET 3 Set the TC mode switch 2 to SET This causes the leftmost digit in the user bits indication to start blinking 4 Set the user bits Operation Select a digit Step Press the SHIFT button Each time you press the SHIFT button the next digit to the right starts blinking Change a_ _ Press the ADVANCE button value Each time you press the ADVANCE button the displayed value is incremented to F and returns to 0 Reset Press the RESET MENU SET button The display returns to 00 00 00 00 Hexadecimal digits A to F are displayed as follows Hexadecimal digit A B C D E F Display A fb WE Jd E IF on page 65 Chapter 3 Shooting Perform step 6 in Setting the Time Code Value 63 meow e3230 TIIN Bunooys g Je deyo IYN Setting Time Values Setting the Time Code Value This section describes the steps for setting time code recording m
76. H 0 0 8 SS 1 100 3200 Status display page 3 AY TCR 12 34 56 00 SETUP LOG 3 3 V A GAMMA_ DTL LEVU DTL FREQ SKIN SAT SKIN HUE SAT e SetupLog data is not recorded while SetupNavi data or a setup file is being recorded onto the portion of a tape If you play back that portion of a tape containing SetupNavi data or a setup file the data displayed in the setup display is not the SetupLog data of the playback picture In the following cases changed settings that were not recorded may appear as blank settings SetupLog data is overwritten at intervals of a few seconds during recording If the settings are changed frequently for certain items it may not always be recorded in time If the recording time is very short recording may be ended before all of the data has been overwritten Cen F5 6 3200 HRE oom H O0z00 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 1 01 snuay pue suoedpu UBEs0S JapUMAaIA p Ja deyD WT Setting on the VCR Section VCR Menu You can use the VCR menu for settings on the VCR section Operation Menu No Reference Real time clock and calendar settings 101 Page 105 Cumulative hour counts 201 Page 105 Head drum operating hours Tape transport hours e Operating power on hours Frame mode selection for time code DSR 500WSL only 204 Page 105 Battery capacity indication selection 20
77. Latitude Function oes eeseeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 50 Recording iaaii aannaaien iaka anana aanse saias 51 Cassettes for the DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL eee 51 Recording on the Internal VCR nsss 52 Recording an External Video Signals 0 00 0 eeeeeeeeeeneees 56 Recording on an External VCR Using the VTR Connector 2G SPIN arte Sac ot egtce eee eee d Gaeta ade dhe Basen becths caste os 56 Recording on an External VCR Using the DV OUT CONTE CUON 3 25 50 talentless ieee lees dele 57 Back Space Editing 2 c fcesecci ese ee hee 58 Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position 58 Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editino s cc coche EERE E acini antes 59 Using the Freeze Mix Function cee eeeesseceeeeeeeeeeeeees 60 Playback Checking Recorded Contents 00 61 Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After Shooting Recording Review eese 61 Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder 61 Viewing Color Playback 2 0 0 ce eeeesesecsseceeceeeeeeeeeneensees 61 Setting Time Values cccecceeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeenseneesseeeeeeeess 62 Setting the User Bit Value 20 0 0 ce eeeeesceeseeceeeeceeeeeeteeees 63 Setting the Time Code Value 00 0 0 cee eecceseeseeneeeneeeeeees 64 Synchronization With External Time Code Signals Gen Lock ei 2iclenis oo wat eae an ees 66 GlipLink Shooting ssis aada aeaiaioii dinaikan 68 Setting Editing Points While Shooting eeeeeeeeeeeee 70 Resuming Recording
78. Link function The ClipLink continue mode is canceled and indication CONT in the display window disappears To perform back space editing at the recording stop position press the ClipLink CONTINUE button before resuming recording If you do resume recording without pressing this button first the previous recorded data and Index Pictures will be overwritten or otherwise invalidated e Each time you press the STOP button the number of remaining clips is decremented by one If you resume recording with the same VCR the number of remaining clips is automatically incremented by one For details see Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode page 72 e Do not unplug the power supply connector connected to a battery pack or AC outlet while the POWER switch is still set to ON as this may cause the ClipLink function to operate abnormally Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before disconnecting the power supply 70 Chapter 3 Shooting Setting Editing Points While Shooting You can use the TAKE button to record a time code for a Cue point or a Mark IN OUT point Setting Mark IN OUT points as you shoot The following data is recorded onto the cassette when you specify Mark IN OUT points while shooting continuously at length instead of during linked recording of each scene e Time codes HH MM SS for specified Mark IN OUT points e Scene number The scene number counter is automatically incremented with each Mark IN p
79. MENU YES9PUSH 87 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus snuay pue suoedpu UBEs0S JapUMAIA p Ja deyD WANT Viewfinder Advanced Menu E Advanced menu page 2 PAGE2 NEXT9 PREVJA EXIT MENU YES9PUSH GAIN lt MID lt HIGH Item Settings This sets gain values for the positions of the GAIN switch The HIGH MID and LOW values must be set so that LOW LOW Sets the L position 3 dB 0 dB normal value 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB 18 dB 18 dB DPR 24 dB MID Sets the M position 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB normal value 12 dB 18 dB 18 dB DPR 24 dB 24 dB DPR snuayy pue suoneopu U99819 JEpUMAI p 194deyY9 i WN HIGH Sets the H position 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB 18 dB normal value 18 dB DPR 24 dB 24 dB DPR HYPER GAIN Sets DynaLatitude function ON OFF This setting is valid only when the OUTPUT DL DCC switch has been set to CAM DL HYPER 36 dB normal value Sets the HYPER position 42 dB DL ON normal value OFF When set to ON the amount of DynaLatitude effects is set in the basic menu page 2 see page 81 For details on the DynaLatitude function see page 50 88 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Advanced menu page 3 PAGES NEXT9 PREV 3A 2AWB_ MEM 2 TONE N ON a BARS SMPTE REMOTE REC REMOTE2__ MARK BAUD RATE 38400 EXIT MENU YES 9PUSH a For D
80. O Play O Flrwo 3 a gt Operation Step Fast forward the tape Press the F FWD button Rewind the tape Press the REW button Stop the tape Press the STOP button If two or more series of Index Pictures are recorded separately on the tape they may be played back at back space editing points For details about Index Pictures see ClipLink Shooting page 68 Viewing Color Playback Using a color television or color video monitor you can view a color playback with no playback adaptors Connect a color television or color video monitor to the MONITOR OUT connector or the S VIDEO OUT connector See the previous section Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder for playback operation Chapter 3 Shooting 61 Setting Time Values The camcorder uses three types of time values counter values time code values and user bits The time value is displayed in the viewfinder screen and in the display window LIGHT WARNING e EJ ON ol i OFF Time value H MIN___SEC___ FRM indication CLIP MENNE TAPE MEENE E E C o BATTE E m m m mm F OLE RF SERVO HUMID SLACK DISPLAY PR MENU SET DISPLAY switch Use the DISPLAY switch to switch time value indications Bunooys g Je deyo II WAN Type of time value DISPLAY switch setting Counter of tape transport time COUNTER Time code TC Use
81. RIGHT controls to adjust the contrast and brightness 3 Return the OUTPUT DL DCC switch to its original position Outline emphasis adjustment Turning the PEAKING control changes the degree of outline emphasis in the viewfinder image to make focusing easier Adjusting the Lens Flange Focal Length Adjustment It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length the e When a lens is fitted for the first time distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image e After changing lenses along the optical axis in the following cases e When during zoom operations the focus does not match properly from telephoto to wide angle 3 About 3 m 10 feet Test chart for flange focal length adjustment e e SERVO MANU 1 Set the IRIS selector to the M position T Turn the focus ring so that the test chart is in focus 2 Turn the iris ring to F 1 8 fully open 8 Turn the zoom ring to the wide angle position 3 Place the supplied test chart for flange focal length 9 Turn the F B adjustment ring so that the test chart adjustment at a range of about 3 meters 10 feet is in focus Do not move the focus ring and adjust the lighting so that an appropriate video output level is obtained with the iris at F 1 8 1 O Repeat steps 6 to 9 until the image stays in focus from telephoto to wide angle 4 Loosen the F B fixing knob 1 1 After adjustment tighten the screw of the F B Set the ZOOM selector to the MANU p
82. SH S NA ABCDEFGHIJ EXIT MENU YES PUSH Name of data being recorded To abort the data recording while in progress Press the MENU dial After the data has been recorded the following display appears PAGEIS NEXT9 V PREVJA SETUP NAVI CAMERA gt TAPE gt DONE EXIT MENU YES PUSH e It takes about three and a half minutes to record the data e The former setupnavi data or the recorded contents of the tape are overwritten Viewing SetupLog Data The SetupLog function records camcorder settings every few seconds at shooting and displays the recorded data in the viewfinder during playback Setup log data is not displayed when external analog video signals are being recorded To view the SetupLog Data perform the following procedure 1 Turn the power on and load the tape that contains the recording to be viewed 2 Play back the tape For details of playback operation see page 61 3 Press the MENU switch upward to STATUS position The display changes to page 1 of the status display AY TCR 12 34 56 00 Settings during recording Each time you press upward the MENU switch the status display cycles through the status pages and playback display in the order page 2 page 3 the playback display containing the current settings and page 1 Status display page 2 AY TCR 12 34 56 00 SETUP LOG 2 3 WA A IRIS 0 DTL LEY 0 BLACK 0 F5 6 STRETC
83. SPL only This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards e EN55103 1 Electromagnetic Interference Emission e EN55103 2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility Immunity This product is inteded for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment s E1 residential E2 commercial and light industrial E3 urban outdoors and E4 controlled EMC environment ex TV studio Ble meym Ore al C Chapter 1 Overview Product Configurations cseceseseseseeeeeensenseeeeeseeneees 7 Features 0 0 cece ee aes 8 Features on Camera Section 00 0 ce eseessecsseeseceseeeeeeeneeeneees 8 Features on VCR Section ce eeceecceeeereeereeeneeeeeeseeeees 10 Location and Function Of Parts cscsssesssseesseeeeesnees 12 Front View oreesa rE E ee 12 Right Side ViGW wesivescfustesctasescactececartvagtaacesatesdatsessdueyiacagentas 13 Left and Upper View 0 ccecccceesceceseeceeeceenaeeeaeceeaeecneeeesas 23 Rear and Bottoms sniene 25 VCL 918BY Zoom Lens not supplied eee 27 DXF 801 801CE Viewfinder ceeeecceceseesceneeereeseeneenee 29 Chapter 2 Fitting and Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery 31 Connections Fitting the LenS cis os cetsacsssuascirasedscusaitsdscanistenasttwtcsnanesancdses 32 Using Accessories c
84. SR 500WSPL EBU75 Item AWB MEM Selects whether or not to make the FILTER control settings 1 to 4 correspond to separate white balance adjustment values stored in Seitings 2 normal value No correspondence with FILTER control settings Only two adjustment values A and B are stored in memory 2 x 4FL Correspondence with FILTER control settings Each of the four control settings can be Selects whether or not to output a 1 kHz audio signal with the color bars when the OUTPUT DL DCC has been set to BARS memory used to set A and B adjustment values for a total of eight settings TONE ON normal value Outputs audio signal OFF Does not output audio signal BARS Selects normal width or narrower width for color bars SMPTE normal value for DSR 500WSL Normal width EBU75 normal value for DSR 500WSPL EBU 75 EBU100 for DSR 500WSPL EBU 100 SPLIT for DSR 500WSPL Not for normal operation SNG Narrower than normal used for satellite communications etc REMOTE1 Sets a function for switch 1 of the RM LG1 connected to the REMOTE connector 1 REC normal value Specifies recording start stop MARK Specifies a Mark IN OUT point CUE Specifies a Cue point NG Specifies NG OK REMOTE2 Sets a function for switch 2 of the RM LG1 connected to the REMOTE connector 1 REC Specifies recording start stop MARK normal value Specifies a Mark IN OUT po
85. TV lines Horizontal resolution Approx 850 TV lines Chart of Optional Components and Accessories p EC 0 502 0 3C2 Microphone Video monitor CCZ A cable BVW 50 50P Betacam SP Cable mon ECM 670 672 and C 74 Microphone CCZQ A cable CAC 12 Microphone Holder GOZA Cable VA 5 5P BVV 5 5P DSBK 301A Index Picture Board Le CCZ A cable VA 5 5P DNV 5 5P DXF 51 5 inch Viewfinder DSR 70 70P ft DSBK 501 501P Digital DSR 20 20P Digital Analog Composite Videocassette Recorder Input Board D pe _ DSR 500WSL 500WSPL pq CCA 7 cable CCA 7 7A cable RCP TX7 Remote Control Unit RM M7G Remote Control Unit RM LG1 Remote Control Unit RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit CCA 7 7A cable is required qa VCT U14 Tripod ES adaptor Tripod LC DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case LC DS500 Carrying Case a b LCR 1 Raincover DVCAM mini size cassette tape DVCAM standard size cassette tape BC 1WD e E 1WDCE DC L1 HF T Battery Battery Adaptor Charger NEB 1 Battery Pack l DC L90 USS A Battery Adaptor BC 410 410CE Battery Charger p BP L40 L60 L60A L90 L90A Battery Pack BC L100 L100CE Battery Charger AC DN1 AC SZ Adaptor CMA 8A 8ACE or AC 550 550CE AC Adaptor AC DN2A AC Adaptor WRR 855A UHF Synthesized
86. 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 See pages 14 and 90 Recording time REC TIME display Recording time can be displayed in either of the following modes See pages 21 and 82 e Total recording time for all cuts TTL e Total recording time for current cut DUR 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 can be set to the levels ranging from 70 to 90 IRE on the DSR 500WSL or from 70 to 90 on the DSR 500WSPL and the zebra 2 indicates the levels of 100 IRE or more for the DSR 500WSL or the levels of 100 or more for the DSR 500WSPL See pages 13 14 and 89 Color temperature display When reading the white balance the color temperature is displayed on the viewfinder screen See page 112 3 DUR Duration Chapter 1 Overview 9 ees WAN A M NA Ja deyo HINA Features Switching the color temperatures for the preset white balance You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K default or 5600 K default by setting the FILTER control The preset white balance can be changed to other value through menu setting See page
87. Tuner Optional accessory shoe kit is required for fitting For details consult your Sony dealer Use when power consumption of the DSR 500WSL 500WSPL and accessories is 38 W or lower When power consumption is 38 W or higher due to fiting a video light with power consumption of 30 W or lower to the DSR 500WSL 500WSPL use the AC DN2A 150 W or lower 135 Appendix What Is ClipLink The ClipLink function greatly improves the efficiency of the video production process as a whole by recording various editing related data on tape when shooting As such ClipLink is a revolutionary function that transcends the conventional separation of shooting and editing When an external equipment such as VCR is connected to the DV OUT connector the ClipLink function will not work How ClipLink Changes Video Production Techniques The following describes various ways in which ClipLink video production differs from conventional video production Recording of ClipLink log data lightens the shooting workload When you start shooting a scene ClipLink log data such as the scene number and time code data are automatically recorded into the cassette memory This eliminates the need for a conventional shot list compiled by someone using a stopwatch clipboard and pencil You can also designate unwanted scenes as NG no good and automatically skip all NG scenes when editing xlpueddy Recorded Ind
88. WER switch on the camcorder automatically finds the point at which recording ended and sets itself up so that you can carry in with continuous recording Note that this operation takes several seconds do not turn the POWER switch off or replace the battery during this interval as the automatic recording continuity will be lost Note also that the recording continuity is lost in the following cases e If the POWER switch is turned on and off repeatedly e If the camcorder is left powered off for several hours e If the camcorder is subject to severe vibration while powered off e If for any other reason the automatic recording continuity function is unable to operate correctly e If the lithium battery CR2032 is exhausted or if no lithium battery has been fitted Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing You can use the edit search function to find the desired tape location when continuing to record from any other location on the tape Press and hold one of the EDIT SEARCH buttons to activate the search playback function for as long as you hold down it 1 Turn on the power then insert a cassette into the VCR 2 Perform steps 2 to 12 in Basic Procedure for Shooting pages 49 and 50 3 Press and hold either of the EDIT SEARCH buttons REV or FWD REV button FWD button The tape is moved in reverse or forward search mode for as long as you hold down the REV or FWD button and
89. a 1 Turn the POWER switch on with holding down the MENU dial so that you can access the advanced menu 2 Display the advanced menu page 12 9PAGE12 NEXT9 V PREVA FILE ADJ 2 FILE XHISAT T gt d E I I L A U K K oOo000 N SAT N HUE EXIT MENU YES 9PUSH 3 Perform the procedure for the skin detail correction to designate the area to which you apply color adjustment While this procedure is being performed the menu is not displayed 4 When advanced menu page 12 appears change the value of the SKIN SAT and SKIN HUE to adjust color in the area designated in step 3 Note Set SKIN DTL to 1 0 in basic menu page 2 if the skin detail correction is unnecessary Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 23 ames pve suewmnpes ceuo IN Important Notes on Operation Fitting the zoom lens It is important to fit the lens correctly as otherwise damage may result Be sure to refer to the section Fitting the Lens See page 32 Do not cover the unit while operating Putting a cloth for example over the unit can cause excessive internal heat build up Operation and storage Avoid storing or operating the unit in the following conditions e In excessive heat or cold operating temperature range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Remember that in summer in warm climates the temperature inside a car with the windows closed can easily exceed 50 C 122 F In damp or dusty location
90. al equipment for which for example transferring a 40 minute segment of video takes 40 minutes Note When using a tape recorded by the DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL to transfer digital video audio time code signals at four times normal speed from the DSR 85 85P Digital Videocassette Recorder to the ES 7 EditStation for editing purposes there must be about at least 40 seconds of recording on the tape before the IN point To perform editing without problems it is recommended that you pre record at least 40 seconds of color bar signals at the beginning of the tape ClipLink Operation Flow The following is a detailed description of how to use the ClipLink function during the video production process Example System Configuration The following illustration shows the optimum system configuration for using the ClipLink function ClipLink operation is possible even with a system containing existing analog equipment However note that a part of functions are disabled Shooting DSR 500WSL 500WSPL Digital Camcorder ClipLink log data transfer DSR 60 80 85 or DSR 60P2 80P 85P Digital Videocassette Recorder Editing DSR 60 80 85 or DSR 60P 80P 85P Digital Videocassette Recorder 90900000000 off a The DSR 60 60P is a videocassette player DVCAM standard cassette or DVCAM mini cassette Index Pictures recorded on tape ClipLink log data rec
91. al for synchronizing the built in time code generator Use an SMPTE DSR 500WSL or EBU DSR 500WSPL time code signal Use a jitterless LTC signal Using an LTC signal reproduced by other equipment may cause the camcorder to malfunction TC OUT time code output connector BNC This outputs time code signals from the built in time code generator When a time code signal is input to the TC IN connector on page 24 this output signal is synchronized to it For details about time code see Setting Time Values on page 62 S VIDEO OUT S video output connector DIN 4 pin This outputs the image being shot or played back as S video signals Connect to the S video input connector Rear and Bottom on an external VCR or video monitor MONITOR OUT output connector Outputs the image being shot or played back as composite video signals Connect to the video input connector on an external VCR or video monitor The output signal from this connector may discontinue when switching the operation between recording and playback Do not use as a reference video signal for external equipment AUDIO OUT CH 1 CH 2 audio output channel 1 and 2 connectors phono jacks These output the sound being recorded or played back Connect to a stereo amplifier or video monitor s audio input connectors TALLY indicator TALLY switch Battery attachment interface DC IN connector AUDIO IN
92. and corrections to be made AUTO BLACK The lens iris did not close fully NG Check whether the lens cable is IRIS connected properly and whether there is AUTO BLACK The iris opened during adjustment or NG there is a hardware error 22 Close the iris and try again If this fails TRY AGAIN _ consult your Sony dealer BARS The camcorder is outputting a color bar signal Move the OUTPUT DL DCC switch to one of the CAM positions 1 Turn on the power and check that the OUTPUT DL DCC switch is in one of the CAM positions 2 Push the WHT BLK switch in the BLK direction and release The lens iris closes and black balance adjustment is carried out During the adjustment the legend AUTO BLACK OP appears in the viewfinder AUTO BLACK OP After a few seconds the adjustment is complete and the legend in the viewfinder changes to AUTO BLACK OK Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 1 5 sBumjeg pue sjuawisnipy G Je deyo HINT Shutter Settings This section covers the settings for electronic shutter speed CLS clear scan and EVS function The new value for the shutter speed or clear scan frequency and EVS setting remains set until changed even when the camcorder is powered off Shutter speeds There are five shutter speeds from 10 s DSR 500WSL or 60 s DSR 500WSPL to 2000 s Increasing the shutter speed reduces blurring when shooting a fast moving
93. and indication CONT in the display window disappears If you resume recording on the same cassette the previously recorded data will be overwritten You can avoid this and continue recording in ClipLink mode from the previous recording stop point by performing the following steps If you stop recording during the first ten seconds of recording you may not be able to use these steps to continue recording in ClipLink mode Perform steps 2 to 10 in Basic Procedure for Shooting pages 49 and 50 and step 1 page 53 in Recording on the Internal VCR 2 Insert a cassette if one is not already loaded The CL and indications should appear in the display window If the CL is flashing it means abnormality of the cassette memory In this case it is impossible to continue recording from that data on ClipLink mode 72 Chapter 3 Shooting 3 Check the following points Check point Result and response CLIP and IP If these indications do not appear in when the DSBK the display window access the 301A is fitted VCR menu and set ClipLink appear in the function to on see page 109 display window Make sure there are enough capacity for recording clips see page 18 Remaining clips 4 Press the ClipLink CONTINUE button The tape remaining indication in the display window flashes as the camcorder automatically searche
94. apacity indication Service indication ee 1 When the optional DSBK 301A is fitted Playback indication DATE indication Non drop frame indication DSR 500WSL only External synchronization lock indication Hold indication Audio level indicators ClipLink log data indication ClipLink continue indication OVER dB OVER CONT IP CONT IP IP indication ovcam Dvaan Li E2 Lithium backup RF SERVO HUMID SLACK Audio mode indications battery warning DVCAM indication Warning indications Cassette memory indication Indications in the display window Indication Description Playback indication Appears during playback fast forward or rewind with the time data display showing a time code or user bit value DATE indication Appears when the date or time is displayed in the time value indication area Non drop frame indication DSR 500WSL only Appears when non drop frame mode is selected External synchronization indication Appears when the internal time code generator is locked to an external signal input to the TC IN connector on page 24 Hold indication Appears when the internal time code generator is stopped Audio level indicators These show the audio recording or playback levels of channel 1 and channel 2 ClipL
95. apparent color of an illuminated subject changes It is therefore necessary to adjust the white balance each time the principal lighting source changes Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in Memory You can save two white balance values in separate memories A and B Unless changed the saved values are retained for approximately ten years even when the camcorder is powered off Once a value is saved you can automatically restore the adjustment by moving the W BAL switch to the A or B position This makes shooting under alternating lighting conditions easy Separate white balance values for each FILTER control setting In the default case as described above the same two A and B white balance values apply to all settings of the FILTER control It is possible however to change the AWB MEM setting in advanced menu page 3 see page 88 so that there are eight possibly different values for each of the A and B positions and for the four FILTER control settings 4 112 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 Make the following settings e POWER switch ON e OUTPUT DL DCC switch one of the CAM positions e Lens IRIS selector A automatic e ATW button off 2 Set the FILTER control according to the lighting conditions See page 49 3 Set the W BAL switch to A or B 4 Arrange a white subject paper cloth etc under the same lighting conditions as for shooting and zoom in on it so that
96. arning indication This shows warning indications about operation or status of the VCR Indication Meaning NO TAPE There is no tape loaded REC INHIBIT The tape is in the recording inhibited state LOW BATT The battery is almost exhausted BATT END The battery is exhausted TAPE NEAR END The tape is near the end TAPE END The tape is at the end SERVO The servo lock has been lost HUMID There is condensation RF The video heads are clogged or there is some other fault in the recording system SLACK The tape is not wound properly MP TAPE An incorrect type of cassette has been loaded The cassette is automatically ejected and the indication disappears in about two seconds Sree TT LILO 5 Da e 2d 0 E L 0 dB CLIP DATA ERR Abnormality of ClipLink log data in the cassette memory data AUDIO 48kHz 4 flashes s At back space editing you are switching from 32 kHz audio recording mode 4 channel mode to 48 kHz audio recording mode 2 channel mode AUDIO 32kHz 4 flashes s At back space editing you are switching from 48 kHz audio recording mode 2 channel mode to 32 kHz audio recording mode 4 channel mode ERROR 91 13F Failure in loading or saving the cassette memory data Continued Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 77 snuay pue suoedpu UBEs0S JapUMaIA p Ja deyD WN AN snu pu
97. as far as possible the whole screen is white The minimum white area requirements for the adjustment are shown in the following figure Area of white within this rectangle should be equivalent to at least 10 of the image area Center of the screen approximately approximately 70 of the 70 of the height of the width of the image image 5 Push the WHT BLK switch in the WHT direction and release The white balance adjustment is carried out During the adjustment the legend AUTO WHITE OP appears in the viewfinder After a few seconds the adjustment is complete and the legend in the viewfinder changes to AUTO WHITE OK plus a color temperature as shown in the following figure AUTO WHITE 3200K The adjustment value is automatically saved in memory A or B as selected above To save the white balance adjustment for different lighting conditions repeat steps 2 to 4 on the previous page You can save two different values for the white balance in memories A and B To recall a white balance value from memory Before beginning shooting set the W BAL switch to the A or B position This automatically sets the camcorder to the white balance adjustment saved in the corresponding memory If white balance adjustment cannot be completed automatically The warning message AUTO WHITE NG appears in the viewfinder Make the necessary corrections then carry out the proce
98. button and move the lever in the direction of the arrow to return the pin to its original position It is not possible to mount a camcorder with the pin left out Removal Hold down the red button and pull the lever in the direction of the arrow Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 35 See ren E nee es A suoljoeuuog pue uMi z sa deyo MNN Using Accessories TTT Using an Optional Microphone To use a long microphone such as the optional ECM 670 672 fit an optional CAC 12 Microphone Holder to the camcorder then mount the microphone in this holder Fitting the optional CAC 12 Microphone Holder Remove the two retaining screws M3 x 8 for the attach the CAC 12 Microphone Holder optional microphone holder then use these screws to Screws removed from the g L camcorder l CAC 12 ESD 7 Yf gt ES LZ SSS xa 4 pa AA a INNA Te A in Ry UM Fitting an optional microphone Use the following procedure to attach an optional ECM 670 Microphone Loosen the screw of the CAC 12 eo Microphone adaptor a i Microphone Holder then open the holder and replace the microphone adaptor with the one supplied with the ECM 670 Microphone Fitting optional microphones operable with a ECM 672 no microphone adaptor required 48 V supply other than the ECM 670 Slender microphones 19 mm 7 4 inch diameter Use the same fitting procedure as for the ECM 670 use the micr
99. cate which functions are assigned to the switches 1 and 2 42 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Velcro When using the unit on the panning rod of the tripod this is used to attach the unit to the panning rod mounting bracket supplied with RM LG1 Cable clamp groove When the cable is passed underneath the unit the cable can be placed in this groove Attaching the RM LG1 Use the binding ties and panning rod mounting bracket to attach the unit to a panning rod Panning rod mounting bracket Velcro Binding ties Panning rod Removing the RM LG1 Lift up the tab to loosen the binding ties Using the Optional LC DS500 Carrying Case For details on using the carrying case refer to the instruction manual supplied with the carrying case For detail on the time that the carrying case will appear on the market consult your Sony dealer Using the Optional LC DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case For details on using the soft carrying case refer to the instruction manual supplied with the soft carrying case Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 43 sosoo pae Swm Z31840 INN suoljoeuuog pue uMi z sa deyo MNN Connections Connecting a Number of Camcorders When using two or more synchronized camcorders Note connect an external sync signal to the GEN LOCK IN 3 When you fit the optional DSBK 501 501P set the connector supplying a VBS or BS signal The camcorder will then operate synchronize
100. ccceeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeseneeeeeeeseeeeeenseenes 34 Using the Viewfinder cecccceeeceeeeceeseeceeeeceeaeeceeeeenaees 34 Fitting the 4 inch 5 inch Electronic Viewfinder 35 Fitting toa Tripods eneen cas a acest dees es eee 35 Using an Optional Microphone ceecceesseeeneeceeeeeeeees 36 Using a Video Light i ssi vtatie ainne a nii 37 Fitting the Shoulder Strap cee cecceeeecceseeceeneceneeeeeneeees 38 Connecting to Audio System ou eececessscesteceeneeeeeeeeeeees 39 Using the Optional RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit Equipped With Microphone And Monitor 41 Using the RM LG1 Remote Control Unit 42 Using the Optional LC DS500 Carrying Case 43 Using the Optional LC DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case 43 Connections aia esi ee en el te 44 Connecting a Number of Camcorders cccssceeeeeeeees 44 Connecting the DSR 70 70P Digital Videocassette Recorder Optional DSBK 140 Is Required 45 Connecting an External VCR occ eeccceeeseceeseceeeeeeeeeeneees 45 Power SUpDIVi 20 4 niet ie ee 46 Using a BP L40 L40A L60 L60A L90 L90A Battery Pack icine testified ae eek hia ees 46 Table of Contents 3 Table of Contents a a a l Using an AC Adaptor cccecccceeeceeeneeceeeeeeeceeaaeceeeeeeeeeens 48 Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System 48 Chapter 3 Shooting Basic Procedure for Shooting ssssssssssessessesseeeees 49 Using Dyna
101. corder is shipped it is adjusted for use with video lights studio lamps with a color temperature of 3200 K For use with other light sources therefore adjustment is required First use the FILTER control to set the approximate color temperature then carry out white balance adjustment The following table shows typical color temperature values for different light sources Color temperatures of different light sources Light source Color temperature K Natural Artificial Clear sky 10 000 Light cloud 8 000 Cloudy or rainy Blue light 7 000 skies 6 000 Fluorescent light 5 000 daylight white Direct sunlight Mercury lighting White light noon Fluorescent light white One hour after 4 000 sunrise or before sunset Fluorescent light 3 500 warm white Studio lightin 3 200 S Yellow light Halogen lamps 3 000 and video lights Thirty minutes Incandescent Apoy after sunrise or lighting before sunset Sodium street lighting Sunrise or Candlelight Red light 2 000 sunset 1 1 4 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Using the ATW Auto Tracing White Balance Function The ATW function continuously adjusts the white balance automatically to adapt to changes in lighting conditions Depending on the shooting conditions automatic adjustment may not necessarily give optimum results For the best possible results use the W BAL switch To use the ATW function Press the ATW button turning the indicator on
102. ction Techniques 136 ClipLink Operation FIOW s anssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 137 Example System Configuration 0 0 0 0 ceeeeeeseeseeeseees 137 Data Generated When Shooting 0 00 eee eeeeseceseeeteeeees 138 GLOSS OEY isicecaes casera esse ctecacene vie vetneetasscteuctcascucwecavsdentres 141 6 Table of Contents Product Configurations The DSR 500WSL 500WSPL consists of the following items Switch guard DSR 500WS 500WSP Camcorder Lens mount cap e Binding tie e Operating instructions Microphone with the VCT U14 Tripod wind screen attached Adaptor WZ ZINN Test chart for flange Shoulder strap RM LG1 Remote focal length Control Unit adjustment The switch guard can be removed See page 12 Chapter 1 Overview 7 P iY xe p D ol e lt D Lo S D Features on Camera Section M M Jeideyo Iin n 3 inch IT type Power HAD WS CCD The DSR S5OOWSL SOOWSPL Digital Camcorder uses a newly developed 520 000 pixel Power HAD WS wide screen CCD for outstanding sensitivity and picture quality e Sensitivity F11 0 at 3200 K 2000 lux e S N 63 dB e Smear 120 dB Switchable between 16 9 and 4 3 aspect ratios A simple menu operation provides instant switching between the 16 9 and 4 3 aspect ratios In 4 3 mode a screen equivalent to a 4 3 screen is obtained through digital processing of the 16 9 video signals pr
103. cture s VCR is connected to the camcorder SKIN DTL skin detail switch Set this switch ON to use the skin detail correction function For details see Skin Detail Correction page 123 EXT VTR OUTPUT switch Depending on the external VCR connected to the VTR connector on page 26 this switches the video signal output to the VCR COMPONENT VBS Component composite video signal Y C S video signal VTR TRIGGER switch Sets the function of the VTR button on the camcorder or lens when a VCR is connected to the VTR connector on page 26 PARALLEL Operates both internal and external VCRs INT ONLY Operates the internal VCR only External VCR operation is performed locally EXT ONLY Operates the external VCR only FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch Set this switch to ON to insert a high pass filter in the microphone circuit reducing wind noise Normally leave the switch in the OFF position SETUP switch Use this switch to select the camcorder setup method FILE Set up using setup files and the setup menu STD Set up using the setup menu Setup file data is not displayed 22 Chapter 1 Overview HYPER GAIN switch Setting this switch to the ON position increases the gain by a factor of about 60 or 120 with respect to 0 dB a 30 or 36 GB increase by electronic amplification and a 6 dB increase for DPR bringing about a total gain increase of 36 or 42 dB When this switch is in ON position the indicati
104. d Recharge the battery pack page 46 It is not possible to eject the cassette The battery pack is exhausted Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one page 46 The POWER switch is turned off Turn the POWER switch on page 14 The cassette holder is not solidly closed after the cassette is inserted Press on the PUSH indication to close the holder solidly and then press the EJECT button page 53 The playback picture quality is poor The playback picture does not appear The playback sound does not hear The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads using a PDVM 12CL Cleaning Cassette page 126 All controls except the EJECT button are disabled There is condensation on the head drum Remove the cassette power off and wait until the condensation has evaporated page 128 Audio recording is not possible The AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 knobs are set to the minimum level Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 knobs page 16 The AUDIO LEVEL knob on the front is set to the minimum level Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL knob page 12 The recorded sound is distorted The audio level is too high Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 knobs and record again page 16 The recorded sound has a high noise level The audio level is too low Adjust the setting of the AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 knobs a
105. d instead of flat on its side The storage case of a DVCAM cassette is specially designed to eusure a long period storage of the tape Storing a cassette in any other condition not rewound out of its case etc may cause the video and audio contents to become damaged over time e If the cassette memory connector contact point becomes dirty connection problems may occur and cause a loss of functions Remove away any dust or dirt from this area before using the cassette e If the cassette is dropped on the floor or otherwise receives a hard impact the tape may become slackened and may not record and or play back correctly For instructions on removing tape slack see next page e Follow the instructions on page 53 to insert a cassette or the camcorder may be damaged Preventing accidental erasure Set the REC SAVE switch to SAVE to prevent accidental erasure of recorded contents REC SAVE switch Set to SAVE REC SAVE 445 Mir ir 11 If you insert a cassette into the camcorder when this switch is set to SAVE the camcorder will not record when you press the VTR button To enable recording Set the REC SAVE switch back to REC Chapter 3 Shooting 51 Bunooys g Je deyo HANA Recording Checking the tape for slack Turn the reel gently in the direction shown by the arrow If the reel does not move there is no slack Insert the cassette into the cassette holder close t
106. d to this VIDEO IN to CAM using the basic menu page 4 See signal pager You can adjust the synchronization using the basic menu See page 81 BNC cable Example 1 Camcorder 2 synchronized to the signal from camcorder 1 DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL DSR 500WSL S00WSPL Camcorder 2 Portable VCR Camcorder 1 a ce CJ VTR U tis OOOO GEN LOCK IN VIDEO OUT gt Sc VIDEO OUT To camera t t To video input connector connector CCZ A Camera Cable BNC cable E le 2 1 2 hroni he signal f ial effects unit or simil xample 2 Camcorders 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special effects unit or similar DSR 500WSL S00WSPL Camcorder 1 z Video input connector BNC cable VIDEO OUT U oma Sync signal output BNC cable GEN LOCK IN amp o5 connector Bo Special effects unit or similar DSR 500WSL 500WSPL Camcorder 2 O Video input connector BNC cable VIDEO OUT iC Sync signal output BNC cable GEN LOCK IN connector Bo D 44 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Connecting the DSR 70 70P Digital Videocassette Recorder Optional DSBK 140 Is Required You can do cut editing and digital dubbing when connecting the DSR 70 70P with fitting the optional DSBK 140 using an i LINK cable DV connecting cable DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL DV OUT i LINK cable DV connecting cable DSR 70 70P Digital Videocassette Recorder
107. der 9TITLE SET YES gt PUSH If a title is already present it appears on this screen 2 Press and turn the MENU dial until the desired character appears The character cycles through the following sequence L ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0 1234567897 x lt gt O Space Press the MENU dial when the desired character appears Continued Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 83 snu pue SUOIeoIpU UBEs0S I PUIM IA p 19 dey9 NIT snual pue SUO EDIPU UBBJOS JEPUIJMAIA y Ja deyD Viewfinder Basic Menu E 3 Press the MENU dial To record a title basic menu page 9 This brings up the cursor on the screen and Access basic menu page 9 title display switches to cursor transport mode Initial cursor position 9TITLE IND YES PUSH EXIT YES PUSH 2 Press the MENU dial once The title is superimposed to the picture displayed 4 Turn the MENU dial to move the cursor to the on the viewfinder screen position where you wish to insert a character 3 Start shooting To reverse the direction turn the dial in the opposite direction 4 To stop the title recording press the MENU switch or MENU dial to clear the title display 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 until the title is complete DEXIT C YES PUSH DSR 50807 6 Align the cursor to EXIT and press the MENU dial This displa
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109. e SUO EDIPU UBBJOS JOPUIJMAIA y Ja deyD Viewfinder Normal Indications Indication CLIP CONT Meaning Asking whether you will continue shooting in ClipLink mode or not when the cassette contains ClipLink data The indication disappears when you press the ClipLink CONTINUE button or start the next shooting without pressing it CLIP NEAR END At ClipLink shooting capacity for only 1 to 3 clips remains CLIP END Impossible to record any more clip shots If the message appears other than above contact your Sony dealer External VCR connected to the VTR connector 26 pin status indication when an external VCR is connected Shows the external VCR operation status D VCR connected to the VTR connector 26 pin recording mode indication when an external VCR is connected Shows recording mode of the internal and external VCRs set by the VTR TRIGGER switch Indication Meaning PARA Simultaneous recording of the internal and external VCRs INT Recording on the internal VCR EXT Recording on the external VCR White balance indication The following indications appear Indication Meaning EZ Operating in EZ mode The ATW function is selected ATW The ATW function is selected The ATW button was pressed and the indication is lit W A White balance memory A is selected W B White balance memo
110. e camcorder with a left eye adaptor attached in the carrying case For details consult your Sony dealer 34 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Adjusting the viewfinder position To adjust the viewfinder left to right position loosen the viewfinder left to right fixing ring and to adjust the front to back position loosen the viewfinder front to back position locking knob Viewfinder left to right position fixing ring Viewfinder front to back position locking knob Fitting the 4 inch 5 inch Electronic Viewfinder You can fit the optional DXF 51 5 inch DXF 41 4 inch Electronic Viewfinder To fit the following parts are required Required parts to fit Name Part No Accessory Shoe Kit A 8274 968 B Adaptor cable 8 pin gt 20 pin 1 783 665 11 DXF 41 only For details consult your Sony dealer How to fit Remove the cover of the grip and attach the shoe and stopper screw accessory shoe kit Fitting to a Tripod VF Cable Shoe Stopper 20 pin Adaptor cable 8 pin gt 20 pin e Supplied with the Accessory Shoe Kit First fit the VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor to the tripod then mount the camcorder on the tripod adaptor VCT U14 Tripod Adaptor Side the camcorder forward along the slot until it clicks firmly into place After removing the camcorder if the tripod adaptor pin has not returned to its original position hold down the red
111. e it fully before recharging Attaching the battery pack 1 Press the battery pack against the rear of the camcorder aligning the side line of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder BP L40 L40A L60 L60A L90 L90A Align these lines 46 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 2 Slide the battery pack down until its LOCK arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder Matching line on the camcorder LOCK arrow Detaching the battery pack Holding the button in pull the battery pack up Avoiding breaks in operation due to dead batteries If you use both an internal battery pack and an external battery connected to the DC IN connector at the same time you can avoid breaks in operation due to the dead batteries When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is also used Remove the DC output cable of the external battery from the DC IN connector The power source will switch to the internal battery pack When the external battery begins to fail and an internal battery pack is not used First load the camcorder with a fully charged internal battery pack then remove the DC output cable of the external battery from the DC IN connector The power source will switch to the internal battery pack To use an external battery again connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector before unloading the internal batt
112. e may stick to the drum which can damage not only the tape but also the VCR unit DCC Dynamic Contrast Control A video camera containing a CCD circuit can handle a wide dynamic range of luminance Drum See Head drum Flare Dark or colored flashes caused by signal overload through extreme light reflections of polished objects or very bright lights Flicker Repeated change of brightness on the screen which is caused by frequency difference between the camera s scanning and the variations in the lightning Gen lock Abbreviation of generator lock It refers to the synchronization of a VCR to a reference sync signal HAD Hole Accumulated Diode A CCD sensor structure designed to suppress certain types of noise inherent CCDs See also CCD Head drum A metal cylinder to which a video head is attached This drum is rotated at high speeds in synchronization with the sync signal during recording and playback Horizontal resolution The capability of a CCD camera to preserve detail in the horizontal resolution Usually expressed as the number of vertical lines which can be distinguished in the reproduced image of a test chart i LINK i LINK stands for IEEE1394 1995 stan dards and their revisions It is applied to the DV connector through which DV signals can be transmitted with AV protocol IRE scale The scale to determine video signal amplitudes devised by the Institute of Radio Engine
113. e recorded files T Set the SETUP switch to FILE 2 Access advanced menu page 10 9PAGEIO NEXT9 PREVA FILE RECALL FILE xXHISAT EXIT MENU YES9PUSH 3 Move the cursor to SELECT FILE with the MENU switch and move the MENU dial to select TAPE PAGE10 NEXT9 PREV 3A FILE RECALL FILE xHISAT SELECT FILE TAPE CHG FILE YES 9PUSH EXIT MENU YES PUSH 4 Move the cursor to CHG FILE and press the MENU dial The screen appears as shown below PAGE10 NEXT9 PREVJA FILE RECALL FILE xHISAT SELECT FILE TAPE READY TAPE YES9PUSH EXIT MENU YES9PUSH 5 Press the MENU dial to call up the file To abort the call up operation press the MENU switch the display returns to the one shown in step 3 During the call up operation the following display appears PAGE10 NEXT9 PREVJA FILE RECALL FILE xHISAT SELECT FILE TAPE SETUP FILE USER2 EXIT MENU YES9PUSH When the call up operation ends the display changes as shown below PAGE10 NEXT9 PREV FILE RECA FILE USER2 Name of file Be ietee recorded onto 2CHG FILE tape DONE EXIT MENU YES PUSH The settings of the camcorder are now replaced by the settings in the called file Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 95 snu pue suoedpu UBEs0S JapUMAIA p Ja deyD NIT snu pue SUO EDIPU UBBJOS JOPUIJMAIA y 4a deyD Setup Files
114. ect what to record in this segment and how to use the recorded data For example it can be used to record date information in addition to the time code data or ID numbers for tape reels or programs Video gain Amount of amplification for video signals expressed in decibels dB White balance adjustment In the light of a particular color temperature to adjust the white levels of the R G and B channels of a color video camera so that any white object shot in that light is reproduced as a truly white image Zebra pattern Striped patterns which appear in the viewfinder to indicate areas of the image where the video level is about 70 IRE NTSC or 70 PAL The DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL can show areas where the video level is 100 IRE NTSC or 100 PAL Sony ine http www world sony com Printed on recycled paper Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
115. ected the indicator will not light PEAKING control This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder image See page 118 CONTRAST control This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image See page 118 Tally lamp When the TALLY switch is in the HIGH or LOW position this operates in the same way as the REC TALLY indicators BRIGHT brightness control This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image See page 118 Eyepiece release catch To view the viewfinder screen directly press this catch and hinge up the eyepiece TALLY switch When using the Tally lamp this switch controls it as follows HIGH LOW Turn the light on and control the brightness OFF Turns the light off 30 Chapter 1 Overview DISPLAY switch Set this switch to OFF when you want to remove the character data from the viewfinder and the monitor connected to the MONITOR OUT connector However items which are set to OFF in advanced menu page 5 and page 6 are not displayed even when this switch is set to ON O Viewfinder connector 20 pin Connect this to the VF connector on page 12 Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery The camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored Inserting or replacing the lithium battery data When using the camcorder for the first time be sure to insert the supplied lithium battery CR2032 The camcorder will not operate correctly Notes without this l
116. ed Remedy Load a battery pack page 46 The battery pack has reached the end of its usable life Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one page 46 The AC power adaptor is not connected or it is not turned on Connect the AC power adaptor or turn it on page 48 The tape transport does not operate when you press either VTR button The POWER switch of the unit is turned off Turn the POWER switch on page 14 The unit has reached the end of tape Rewind the tape or load a new cassette page 53 The cassette is set record inhibited Either load a new cassette or release the record inhibit page 51 An incorrect type of DVCAM or DV cassette is loaded The C indication blinks Load a correct type of DV or DVCAM cassette page 51 53 The tape transport does not operate when you press any tape transport button The unit has reached the end of tape Rewind the tape or load a new cassette page 53 The cassette holder is not solidly closed after the cassette is inserted Press on the PUSH indication to close the holder solidly page 53 The power supply cuts while operating The battery pack is exhausted Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one page 46 The battery goes dead very quickly The operating temperature is very low Use a BP L60 L60A or BP L90 L90A page 46 The battery pack is inadequately charge
117. ed for Mark IN OUT points on page Cue point time code This is the time code that indicates the cue points valid up to the frame digit This time code is recorded when the camcorder has been set to CUE mode When in this mode the time codes at the start and end of a recording the Rec IN and Rec OUT time codes are automatically recorded as Mark IN OUT points 1 38 Appendix How to record ClipLink log data The following describes how to record the various ClipLink log data items OK NG status To designate a scene as NG press the NG button on the camcorder while shooting the scene or at any time before you begin shooting the next scene All scenes that do not receive an NG designation are recorded as OK scenes When you exit the VCR recording mode changing the OK NG status is no longer possible Mark IN OUT points time codes This data is especially useful when shooting a video program for which a scenario has been created Set the camcorder to MARK mode before you start shooting While shooting each time you press the camcorder s TAKE button Mark IN and Mark OUT time codes are recorded alternately Index Picture 1 Index Picture 2 Start End recording recording Mark OUT manual recording Mark IN manual recording Mark OUT manual Mark IN recording manual recording Cue point time codes This type of data is especially useful when shooting scenes that
118. ee page 94 This increases the saturation of primary colors Shooting under fluorescent lighting Set the FILE setting to FL See page 94 This eliminates the blue green cast and restores natural hues When shooting bright areas mixed with dark areas Example A person indoors looking through a window at a bright landscape outdoors Set DL to ON in the advanced menu page 2 then set the OUTPUT DL DCC switch to CAM DL See page 88 Prevents white breakup and color faults in bright areas When adjusting for skin detail or tone Example When shooting to hide skin details See Skin Detail Correction page 123 or Adjusting Color in the Specified Area page 123 Adjusts the skin detail or tone to a designated active area To make focusing before shooting easier Press the EZ FOCUS button turning the easy focus function on See page 13 This opens the iris to make it easier to focus before beginning shooting To begin shooting immediately when there is no time to make adjustments Press the EZ MODE button turning the EZ mode function on See page 14 This provides automatic adjustment to a set of standard values to allow immediate shooting sBumes pue sjusuisnipy G Jeldeyo WA WA The 3200 K preset white balance makes the picture reddish Change the setting of the preset white balance on basic menu page 2 See page 81 This pr
119. el is 0 dB 1 Display menu 213 The menu number and current audio reference level is displayed Example 20 dB for DSR 500WSL or 18 dB for DSR 500WSPL 213 20 vil Blinking Audio reference level indication a For DSR 500WSPL 18 If the setting does not need to be changed press the MENU button to close the menu 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the audio reference level display start blinking then press the ADVANCE button This switches the setting to the other audio reference level Example 12 dB 213 12 T Blinking 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu 110 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings When using the camcorder in a editing system containing both consumer DV and professional equipment setting the audio reference level to 12 dB is recommended Changing the audio reference level setting from 20 dB or 18 dB to 12 dB increases the audio recording level by 8 dB or 6 dB whether the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switch is set to AUTO or MANUAL Menu 214 Setting Fade In Fade Out for the Audio Recording Start and Stop Points You can reduce noise at back space editing points if necessary by setting the fade in fade out to on The fade in fade out transition time is within one frame 30 second for DSR 500WSL or 25 second for
120. ency is in fact 29 97 frames per second and the real time or 18 frames per 10 minutes Drop frame mode corrects for this by skipping two frame counts at the beginning of every minute which is not a multiple of ten Example When the minute value is changing from 11 to 12 00 05 12 00 and 00 05 12 01 These two are dropped In non drop frame mode however no frame counts are omitted and there is a gradual deviation of the time code from real time Making the time code continuous at back space editing Set the TC mode switch 2 to R RUN and start back space editing For operation of back space editing see Back Space Editing on page 58 Restarting an interrupted recording Perform the following steps to make the time code continuous when the recording has been interrupted or when the cassette tape has been removed from the camcorder between shootings 1 Set the TC mode switch 1 to REGEN Time code advance is automatically set to R RUN even if the TC mode switch 2 has been set to F RUN 2 Perform steps 1 to 6 of Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position on pages 58 and 59 When the camcorder is at the recording pause state the recorded time code is read from the tape and synchronized to the internal time code generator 3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens to restart back space editing Setting the time code to the real time clock bU calendar Set the TC mode
121. enerator to stabilize before recording e Only the time code can be externally synchronized User bits cannot be externally synchronized e If you turn the POWER switch on or off while the camcorder is operating under external synchronization synchronization precision will be reduced Chapter 3 Shooting 67 ClipLink Shooting The ClipLink function is intended to be used at various stages from recording to editing When you record using this function Index Pictures are automatically recorded along with the time code scene number and other data all of which make for more efficient editing For an overview of the ClipLink function see What Is ClipLink on page 136 To record Index Picture the optional DSBK 301A Index Picture Board is required For detail of fitting the optional DSBK 301A refer to the instruction manual supplied with it e When an external equipment such as VCR is connected to the DV OUT connector you cannot shoot with ClipLink e On the DSR 500WSL 500WSPL you can also use the ClipLink function without recording Index Pictures However if you perform ClipLink shooting on the DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL without fitting the optional DSBK 301A the recorded tape may cause malfunction at ClipLink continue on the DSR 1 1P When you perform ClipLink shooting in a system containing the DSR 1 1P and DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL fit the optional DSBK 301A Index Picture Board to the DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL Buno
122. ens again The both VCRs go into the recording paused state If either VCR comes to the end of tape during recording one VCR stops at the end of the tape and the other will continue recording To restart simultaneous recording perform the following When the internal VCR has run out of the tape Change the cassette and press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens When the external VCR has run out of the tape Change the cassette and start recording with the controls on the external VCR After replacing the cassette on the external VCR do not press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens as this will pause the internal VCR To operate either VCR during recording change the VTR TRIGGER switch setting Both VCRs continue recording at the time of switching Setting to INT ONLY The camcorder can operate only the internal VCR Setting to EXT ONLY The camcorder can operate only the external VCR If you set REC TIME to EXT in the advanced menu page 4 you can change the total recording time TTL from of the internal VCR to the one of the external VCR Recording on the external VCR only 1 Set the VTR TRIGGER switch to EXT ONLY 2 Use the controls on the external VCR to put it in the recording paused state 3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens The external VCR starts recording To pause recording Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens again Using the viewfinder to see playback pictures
123. ernal synchronization genlock function To stop recording press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens This sets recording pause mode The time codes HH MM SS for the current clip contents between the Rec IN and Rec OUT points are recorded along with the scene number as scene 001 in the cassette memory The last Index Picture in the recorded scene is also recorded when the DSBK 301A is fitted While data is being recorded in the cassette memory cutting the power supply or opening the cassette holder is disallowed If you turn the POWER switch off or press the EJECT button black squares W blink in the place of the clip remaining indication in the display window When the data has been recorded the power supply is cut or the cassette is ejected Continued Chapter 3 Shooting 69 meow e3040 YA fl fl Bunooys g Je deyo HANA ClipLink Shooting To continuously record the next scene Repeat steps 4 and 5 The scene number will be automatically incremented from the previous number You can set or clear an NG designation for the previously recorded scene before shooting the next scene If you have stopped the recording see Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode page 72 e During recording pause pressing the STOP PLA Y F FWD REW buttons performing edit search or ejecting the cassette will interrupt the ClipLink shooting With this state it is impossible to start back space editing using Clip
124. ers IRE an American organization now called the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE The IRE scale includes a total of 140 units with 100 up and 40 down from zero PCM audio PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation PCM audio means audio signals that have been processed by pulse code modulation Each analog audio signal is converted into pulses that are generated in rapid succession and each pulse is recorded as a digital signal having a value of 0 or 1 Pedestal level A black level which is the absolute black level of a video signal Return video This refers to a video signal returned from the VCR to the camcorder or from the CCU to one camcorder in a multi camera system allowing the camcorder operator to monitor the image output from the camcorder or shot on other camcorders Appendix 1 41 xipueddy Glossary S N Signal to Noise ratio The relation of the strength of the desired signal to the accompanying electronic interference the noise If S N is high sounds are reproduced with less noise and pictures are reproduced clearly without snow Search The search function enables recorded images or time codes to be viewed while the tape is played back at various forward or reverse speeds as a means of locating a particular scene in the taped program Standby off mode One of the stop modes In this mode head drum rotation is stopped and the tape tension is slackened It is
125. ery pack The power source will switch to the external battery Continuous operation when operating with only an internal battery pack First connect a fully charged external battery to the DC IN connector then change the internal battery e Whenever an internal battery pack is loaded and an external battery is connected to the DC IN connector the external battery is always used as the power source e There may be some noise on the video or audio signal at the instant the power sources are switched Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 47 Se eng nes A suoljoeuuog pue uMi z sa deyo HANIA Power Supply Using an AC Adaptor Using a CMA 8A 8ACE AC Adaptor Connect the camcorder to the AC power supply as shown in the following figure and turn the POWER switch of the CMA 8A 8ACE to ON To AC power source CMA 8A 8ACE AC Adaptor Omo POWER switch ON Q CCQX 3 cable CAMERA CCU Using an AC DN1 DN2A AC Adaptor Mount the AC DN1 DN2A on the camcorder in the same way as a battery then connect to the AC power source To AC power source gt When power consumption of the camcorder and accessories is 38 W or higher use the AC DN2A AC adaptor lower than 150 W 48 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System You can equip the camcorder with a special battery mount which the Anton Bauer Corporation has d
126. es displayed in the viewfinder see page 77 d Do not operate the camcorder with SLACK indication displayed or the tape may be damaged Appendix 127 xipueddy Warning System Condensation If you move a camcorder suddenly from a very cold place to a warm place or use it in a very humid location condensation may form on the head drum If it is operated in this state the tape may adhere to the drum and cause a failure or even permanent damage Take the following steps to prevent this from happening e Remove the cassette before moving the camcorder from a very cold place to a warm place e Before inserting a cassette turn the power on and check that the HUMID indication is not showing in the display window If it is showing wait do not insert a cassette until the HUMID indication disappears You can save waiting time if you keep the camcorder powered For details of cassette insertion and removal see the section Recording on the Internal VCR on page 52 and for details of the HUMID indication see the section Warning System on page 127 1 28 Appendix Troubleshooting You can use this chart to establish possible causes of an apparent problem always double check before Troubleshooting chart sending the unit for repair If a problem persists contact your Sony dealer Symptoms The unit does not power on when you turn the POWER switch on Cause There is no battery pack load
127. ethods for particular shooting conditions and setting initial values When using both the time code and user bits set up the user bits first If you set the time code first the internal time code generator will remain stopped while you set the user bits which will set the time value off from the original setting For details of setting user bits see Setting the User Bit Value on previous page Setting the time code value may be disallowed in some cases at ClipLink shooting For details see step 4 on page 69 in ClipLink Shooting LIGHT PB DATE NDF EXT LK HoD SE G on B e Oe Oe oFF e oe H OL MIN SEC FRM CLIP MEENE TAPE EHHE EE E C D7cam O BATTE m mm mm m F cE DIE RF SERVO HUMID SLACK D F i cL cont DISPLAY EXTVTR REC TIME SKIN DTL VTR PARALLEL of INT ONLY O EXT ONLYO HYPER SETUP FRONT MIC GAIN LOW CUT on of Fiteo ON of CFF Emo o ClipLink CONTINUE MONITOR SELECT PRESET bo aei HA REGEN HE ExTo DATETIME TI AUDIO LEVEL lo auro of JO man OJ L AUDIO SELECT 0 m AUDIO IN a lo FRONTO g Ya mico WRR 0 REAR O 1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC 2 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET 3 Set the TC mode switch 2 to SET This causes the leftmost digit in the time code display to start blinking 4 Set the time code initial value Operat
128. eveloped for its Intelligent Battery System and Ultralight System When the camcorder is used with an Anton Bauer Digital Magnum series battery the remaining battery capacity is shown numerically in the viewfinder display Contact your Sony dealer for more information Basic Procedure for Shooting RET button Focusing ring VTR button ZEBRA button POWER switch FILTER control 1 Power the camcorder 2 Set the FILTER control appropriately for the lighting conditions Filter setting 1 3200K Lighting conditions Studio halogen lighting incandescent sunrise and sunset 2 5600K s Sunlight ND This setting includes a s neutral density filter reducing the exposure by the equivalent of three stops Use it to prevent hunting or to reduce the depth of field 3 5600K Cloudy or rainy outdoor shooting and fluorescent lighting 4 5600K Sunlight eaND This setting includes a t s4 neutral density filter reducing the exposure by the equivalent of six stops Use it to prevent hunting or to reduce the depth of field 1 Hunting This occurs if the automatic iris function is not able to reach a stable state and as a result the image brightness keeps changing alternately lighter and darker Note Noise may appear in the EZ mode if the FILTER control is set to 2 or 4 and iris is set to fully open In such case when the FILTER control
129. events the picture from reddening 122 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Skin Detail Correction The DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL provides an easy push button function that designates an active skin tone area Note The SKIN DTL SET button is disabled while a title is displayed in basic menu page 8 or color bars are displayed Before skin detail correction clear the title or color bars display T Set the SKIN DTL switch to ON The indication SKIN AREA 0 appears in the viewfinder 2 Press the SKIN DTL SET button This causes the area detect cursor to be shown in the viewfinder for 10 seconds 3 Place the area detect cursor on the target then press the SKIN DTL SET button This designates the correction area which is indicated by a zebra pattern and the indication SKIN AREA 0 appears again If the area detect cursor disappears before designating the area press the SKIN DTL SET button again to display the cursor Returns to step 2 4 Turn the MENU dial to change the SKIN AREA value 99 to 99 so that the zebra pattern may be displayed in the target area Use basic menu page 1 to set the correction level see page 80 You can also change color in the designated area see the following section Adjusting Color in the Specified Area You can adjust the color of the specified area Perform the same procedure as for the skin detail correction to designate the target are
130. ex Pictures drastically cut editing time The ClipLink function also features Index Pictures a time saving tool for rough editing Each Index Picture is a compressed image taken from the start of each scene which is recorded onto the tape as a still picture When editing begin by transferring only the Index Pictures and the ClipLink log data to the EditStation s hard disk You can also transfer OK scenes only NG scenes are skipped 1 The ClipLink system is a video production system which uses the cassette memory function 1 36 Appendix Next begin rough editing by viewing the Index Pictures on the EditStation s GUI display and rearranging them as you wish This eliminates the difficult work of matching up a handwritten shot list with recorded scenes After you have completed this rough editing you can then transfer only the recordings needed for your video program High speed transfer of recordings It is also possible to transfer the editing material itself between the DSR 85 85P and ES 7 at four times normal speed In other words the transfer can be carried out in one fourth of the real time duration It is of course possible to carry out a transfer at four times normal speed when backing up video and audio data recorded on the disk drive to the DSR 85 85P or in the opposite direction when loading data backed up on the DSR 85 85P to the disk drive Thus the time required is much shorter than with convention
131. f the three gain settings high medium or low You can choose the gain values assigned to the H M and L settings from values from 3 dB to 24 dB DPR and hyper gain See page 88 The factory default selections are 18 dB H 9 dB M and 0 dB L Note When the HYPER GAIN switch on page 22 is in the ON position the GAIN switch has no effect ATW auto tracing white balance button and indicator Press this button turning the indicator on when you want the white balance to be adjusted automatically to follow changes in lighting conditions See page 114 Rear section EJECT button Tape transport buttons and indicators EARPHONE connector WARNING indicator LIGHT switch DISPLAY switch AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 knobs Display window RESET MENU SET button ALARM knob MONITOR knob O EJECT 4 button Press to open the cassette holder on page 24 when the camcorder is powered Tape transport buttons and indicators These buttons transport the tape as shown below Buttons Operation REW lt lt Rewinds the tape The indicator lights while the tape is being rewound Press while the tape is being rewound or during playback to view reverse search playback F FWD B Fast forwards the tape The indicator lights while the tape is being fast forwarded Press while the tape is being fast forwarded or during playback to view forward search playback
132. g restart Recording start ClipLink continue stop ico UZ Cip A B C D E F G When two or more series of Index Pictures are separately recorded Two or more series of Index Pictures may be recorded if ClipLink shooting is once interrupted due to ejecting the cassette and resumed in case of changing the camcorder on resuming for example Index Pictures A Index Pictures B A B C ae E F G Recording t Recording stop restart Recording Remove ClipLink Recording start cassette continue stop N N i Clip A I B kul D E F G 3 Camcorder A Camcorder B Insert cassette in camcorder B If there is no need for ClipLink continue It is not necessary to press the ClipLink CONTINUE button when restarting recording See step 4 in the previous section Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode The contents recorded on the cassette may differ in this case depending on the settings when the recording is restarted Chapter 3 Shooting 73 meow e3240 TIIN ClipLink Shooting When recording in ClipLink mode is started and previous recording is overwritten Previous New recording i recording gt ee Previous Index Pictures New Index Pictures are erased recorded when the DSBK 301A is fitted ClipLink log data overwritten by new data When recording in ClipLink mode is started after a previous recording Bunooys g Jejdeyo
133. g the image with the optional RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit equipped with the microphone and monitor See page 41 EZ easy mode function When there is no time to check the camcorder settings simply press the EZ MODE button to start the auto adjustment function using standard settings There is no need to lose a shot for lack of setup time See pages 13 14 90 and 91 EZ easy focus Press the EZ FOCUS button before shooting to ensure a quick and accurate focus See page 13 Dual pixel readout DPR When the gain is set to either 18 dB or 24 dB the gain setting can be doubled 6 dB up without increasing the noise level Programmable gain The amount of gain relative to the GAIN switch setting H M or L can be programmed as 3 dB 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB 18 dB 18 dB DPR 24 dB 24 dB DPR and hyper gain See page 88 1 DPR Dual Pixel Readout 2 TTL Total Hyper gain Hyper gain 36 dB or 42 dB i e about 60 times or 120 times greater than 0 dB can be easily set via one switch setting This can also be done from remote equipment See pages 21 22 and 88 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 See pages 13 14 and 114
134. he cassette holder and after about 10 seconds take it out Recording on the Internal VCR This section describes basic recording operations using the internal VCR a e When you will not perform ClipLink shooting set the ClipLink function to oFF in the VCR menu See page 109 for menu setting and see page 68 for details of ClipLink shooting e Before shooting mount or connect any required equipment or accessories and check the power supply See Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Also it is desireable to make sure for problems in camcorder s internal operations using the auto check function See Menu 210 Using Auto Check Function on page 107 See page 53 on how to insert a cassette Paper clip etc e When using a tape recorded by the DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL to transfer digital video audio time code signals at four times normal speed from the DSR 85 85P Digital Videocassette Recorder to the ES 7 EditStation for editing purposes there must be about at least 40 seconds of recording on the tape before the IN point To perform editing without problems it is recommended that you pre record at least 40 seconds of color bar signals at the beginning of the tape e When dubbing tapes using the DSR 70 70P a continuous recorded section of approximately five seconds is required before the recording start point It is recommended to record beforehand color bars or a similar signal at the start point of t
135. he A IRIS MODE switch to BACK L turning the indicator on To make the image clearer when shooting a subject lit by a spotlight In the automatic iris adjustment mode set the A IRIS MODE switch to SPOT L turning the indicator on Using the zebra pattern in manual adjustment mode To use the zebra pattern as a guideline for iris adjustment in manual adjustment mode press the ZEBRA button to set it on Select the zebra pattern to be displayed in advanced menu page 4 see page 89 e When the subject is a person Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern appears on the highlights of the subject s face For other subjects Adjust the iris manually so that the zebra pattern appears on the most important parts of the subject Designating the lens You have to designate the lens number according to the types of your lens If the number is not designated properly strange color may appear on the upper and lower of the screen when shooting a white subject Set the number in advanced menu page 4 page 89 Lens Product number 1 Fujinon VCL 916BYA A16X9 BRM A12X6 8 BRM Canon VCL 918BY YJ18X9B KRS 2 Fujinon A10X4 8 BEVM BERD A15X8 BERM BERD A16X9 BERM A20X8 BEVM BERD A19X8 7 BERM A19X8 7 BRM Canon J9aX5 2B IRS IAS J15aX8B IRS IAS 3 Canon J21aX7 8B IRS IAS YJ18X9B IRS 4 Set up the data with Sony dealer If you use the lens that is not mentioned above set the lens number
136. he cassette with the cassette window on the front facing outward Push the cassette between the both guides along the stage until it goes under the lock Indication PUSH Cassette holder window Guides Mini size cassette match marks Lock close the holder Press on PUSH on the cassette holder solidly to Continued Chapter 3 Shooting 53 oeoous S220 TINNI Bunooys g Jejdeyo HAAN Recording Notes e Turn the power on and then insert or eject the cassette e When inserting a mini size cassette confirm the cassette is under the lock see the figure on the previous page and then close the cassette holder If the cassette is not inserted fully under the lock a stopper will prevent the cassette holder from closing After inserting the cassette close the cassette holder solidly by pressing on the PUSH indication on the holder Unless the cassette holder is closed solidly the tape will not be loaded and the tape operation buttons will not function If you find the tape operation buttons inoperable press on the PUSH indication again to make sure that the cassette holder is solidly closed when you press down on it e Internal parts of the camcorder may become bent or otherwise damaged if you attempt to close the cassette holder after inserting a mini size cassette in the wrong direction such as with the cassette turned backside front so the reel holes face the cassette
137. he lens mount from coming loose then raise the lens fixing lever and remove the lens mount cap 2 With the lens fixing lever turned fully counterclockwise push in the lens aligning the projection on the lens with the cutout on the camcorder suoljoeuuog pue u4 z se deyo HANIA il ln l Align and push in 3 Supporting the lens turn the lens fixing lever fully clockwise Replace the retaining rubber on the lens mount 32 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Fitting optional filters Loosen the lens hood fixing knob to remove the lens hood then attach the filter Lens hood fixing knob Filter optional Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 33 sosoo pae Same Z31840 INN Suoosuug pue uy z 1 deyo WIA Using Accessories Using the Viewfinder Removing the viewfinder 1 Pull the viewfinder plug out of the VF connector on the front VF connector gt A A als OBES a im gt TY VIZ S AGES 2 Loosen the viewfinder left to right position fixing ring then pulling up the retaining catch slide the viewfinder out Retaining catch Viewfinder left to right position fixing ring To fit the viewfinder Reverse the removal procedure You need not hold the retaining catch up Left eye adaptor By fitting a left eye adaptor you can use the camcorder with your left eye to the viewfinder You cannot stow th
138. he source tape to be dubbed on this unit 52 Chapter 3 Shooting 1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check the following items in the display window Item to check How is the battery Indication and steps BATT E S888 F The battery is fully charged If two or fewer marks W appear and the indication is blinking replace the battery See also Display window page 16 Has the lithium battery been inserted and is it charged Make sure that the is not shown in the display window If it is shown replace the lithium battery Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery page 31 Is there a condensation problem Make sure that the HUMID indication is not shown in the display window If it is shown do not use the equipment until the HUMID indication disappears Condensation page 128 2 Press the EJECT button to open the cassette holder and insert the cassette Make sure that the cassette s REC SAVE switch is set to REC then check for tape slack before loading the cassette For details on handling cassettes see Cassettes for the DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL on page 51 Inserting a standard size cassette Inserting a mini size cassette facing outward Cassette holder window Insert the cassette with the cassette window on the front Indication PUSH Insert t
139. hite then retry the adjustment 3 The color temperature may be beyond the range of the camcorder Fit an appropriate color temperature conversion filter then retry the adjustment WHITE PRESET The W BAL switch is in the PRESET position Move the W BAL switch to the A or B position BARS The camcorder is outputting a color bar signal Move the OUTPUT DL DCC switch to one of the CAM positions Using the Preset White Balance Settings The camcorder provides two preset white balance settings for instant shooting with approximately the correct adjustment There are also particular shooting conditions under which the preset values may give better results than the human eye adjustment 1 Set the W BAL switch to PRESET 2 Set the FILTER control The white balance is automatically adjusted for 3200 K when the FILTER control is in position 1 and for 5600 K in position 2 3 or 4 You can change those values 3200K and 5600K to other values in basic menu page 2 see page 81 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 1 3 oms pve suewnee e ceuo IIN sBumes pue sjusuisnipy G Jeldeyo HINT White Balance Adjustment Light Sources and Color Temperature Adjustment of the white balance to match the light source is essential to ensure correct color rendering The color of a light source is indicated as a color temperature in kelvins K It is higher for bluish light and lower for reddish light When the cam
140. hly reliable DVCAM cassettes The following table lists the cassettes that can be used in the DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL Model name Size PDV 64ME 64MEM 94ME 124ME Standard size 124MEM 184ME 184MEM PDVM 12ME 22ME 32ME 32MEM Mini size 40ME 40MEM The numbers in the model names show maximum recording playback time minutes for each model For example the maximum recording playback time of the PDV 184ME is 184 minutes e If you insert an incorrect type of cassette it will be automatically ejected e When using a DV cassette the maximum recording time is reduced to two thirds of the time indicated on the cassette For example up to 40 minutes of recording can be done on a 60 minute DV cassette DVCAM cassettes The following figure illustrates the DVCAM cassette s appearance Standard size Cassette memory REC SAVE switch For ClipLink shooting a DVCAM cassette including cassette memory is necessary In the cassette memory data required for editing the recorded video ClipLink log data is stored The DSR S5OOWSL SOOWSPL can record or play back the cassettes with cassette memory of 16 Kbits or less For details of ClipLink log data see ClipLink Shooting page 68 Notes on using cassettes e Before storing the cassette rewind the tape to the beginning and be sure to put the cassette in its storage case preferably on en
141. ideo of the internal VCR e A camera control unit CCU cannot be connected to this connector e The image size on the viewfinder or on the screen of the RM VJ1 will not switched automatically even if the aspect ratio 16 9 4 3 of the return signal input from an external VCR is switched BREAKER breaker reset button If an excessive current flows in the internal circuits the internal circuit breaker shuts off the power supply Push this button after eliminating the cause of the excessive current VCL 918BY Zoom Lens not supplied When using a lens other than VCL 9I8BY see page 121 Designating the lens Iris ring M button F B adjustment ring Zoom ring and F B fixing screw MACRO ring Focus ring ZOOM selector Zoom remote control connector Lens connector Lens hood Instant automatic iris adjustment button IRIS selector Motorized zoom lever RET button VTR button Chapter 1 Overview 27 romero 282 NNN M NA Ja deyo MNI Location and Function of Parts Iris ring For manual iris control set the IRIS selector to the M position and turn this ring Zoom ring For direct manual zoom control set the ZOOM selector to the MANU position and turn this ring Focus ring Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subject Lens hood M close up button For close up work turn the MACRO ring wh
142. ile STORE FILE YES 9PUSH EXIT MENU YES PUSH a An asterisk appears in front of any factory preset file whose contents have been revised at least once 4 Move the cursor to DESTINATION FILE with the MENU switch and turn the MENU dial to select USER1 USER2 or USER3 PAGE13 NEXT9 PREVJA FILE STORE FILE xHISAT gt D NATION FILE eh USER1 ELE SUBE File in which UR f current YES PUSH settings are to be stored EXIT MENU YES PUSH 5 Move the cursor to STORE FILE with the MENU switch and press the MENU dial The display changes as shown below PAGE13 NEXT9 V PREVA FILE STORE FILE xHISAT DESTINATION FILE USER1 9STORE FILE SURE YES9PUSH EXIT MENU YES PUSH 6 Press the MENU dial to store the file To abort the save operation press the MENU switch the display returns to the one shown at step 4 When the save operation is finished the display changes as shown below PAGE13 NEXT9 PREVJA FILE STORE FILE XHISAT DESTINATION FILE USER1 9STORE FILE DONE EXIT MENU YES PUSH To save setup files to a tape Load the tape onto which the file will be recorded 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 of Saving File Settings and select TAPE as the file saving destination PAGE13 NEXT9 PREVJA FILE STORE FILE xHISAT DESTINATION FILE TAPE STORE FILE YES 9PUSH EXIT MENU YES PUSH The display changes as shown be
143. ile holding this button down See page 121 F B flange focal length adjustment ring and F B flange focal length fixing knob F B flange focal length adjustment ring To adjust the flange focal length loosen the F B fixing knob then turn the ring See page 119 F B flange focal length fixing knob Fixes the F B adjustment ring MACRO close up ring For close up turn this ring while holding the M button down See page 121 ZOOM selector This selects the mode of zoom operation SERVO power zoom MANU manual manual zoom Zoom remote control connector 8 pin Connect the optional LO 26 lens remote control unit for remote control of zooming When connecting the optional lens cable Sony product number 1 790 779 11 to this connector you can control the zoom from the RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit equipped with microphone and monitor See page 41 1 E E video signal electric to electric video signal This is the input video signal which has passed through internal electrical circuits but has not been converted to a magnetic signal 28 Chapter 1 Overview O Lens connector 12 pin Connect to the LENS connector on page 24 of the camcorder RET return button This allows you to check the video signal as follows When the internal VCR is in recording pause mode press this button to review the last few seconds of the recording in the viewfinder recording review When an external
144. in the display window Display Meaning CLIP The camcorder is in ClipLink mode IP The camcorder is in ClipLink mode and can record Index Pictures when the DSBK 301A is fitted The following display appears on the viewfinder screen TCG 12 34 56 00 ClipLink mode ca indication CLIP M or C CLIPM i198 F5 6 Clip remainin 56ND P g 00 04 01 10 00 00 M a For details see Basic menu page 7 page 82 To record the cassette name number Access basic menu page 7 to specify a name or number for the inserted cassette see page 82 e If you use a cassette that contains data recorded via a different VCR when you enter a cassette name number in the cassette memory you may lose any data that was previously written to the cassette memory Also if you use a cassette that contains data recorded in ClipLink mode on the camcorder for recording on a different VCR you may lose any data that was previously written to the cassette memory e When you power the camcorder or insert a cassette black squares W blink in the place of the clip remaining indication in the display window during this the cassette memory data is being checked Start recording after the blinking ends or the ClipLink function will be disabled e When CL appears in the display window it means that data has already been recorded into the cassette memory If you record under this condition whether the ClipLink function is
145. ink log data indication Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory containing ClipLink log data ClipLink continue indication Appears when back space editing using ClipLink function is possible IP Index Picture indication Appears when the ClipLink function is set to on in the VCR menu and Index Picture recording is allowed The optional DSBK 301A is required 16 Chapter 1 Overview Indication Description Lithium backup battery warning Appears when the voltage of the internal lithium backup battery CR2032 is low If this indication appears replace the lithium backup battery immediately For further information about replacing lithium battery see Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery page 31 DVCAM indication Disappears when the cassette being played back is not for DVCAM format Cassette memory indication Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory Audio mode indications These show audio recording playback mode Fs32k 4 channel mode 82kHz sampling frequency Fs48k 2 channel mode 48kHz sampling frequency For further information about selecting audio recording mode see Menu 212 Selecting Audio Recording Mode page 109 Warning indications Include the following RF Appears when the video heads are clogged or when there is a fault in the recording system SERVO Appears when the servo lock is not f
146. int CUE Specifies a Cue point NG Specifies NG OK BAUD RATE Sets a baud rate fora computer connected to the REMOTE connector 2 to be supported in the future version 9600 38400 normal value Advanced menu page 4 PAGE4 MARKER LIMITS BEF ZEBRA VE TALLY LENS SEL EXIT MENU YES PUSH ZEBRA 70 REC_TIME INT z NEXT Y PREV A CENT 90 IRE a For DSR 500WSPL 70 Item MARKER Selects ON OFF setting for center marker size setting percentage of viewfinder screen area and display ON OFF setting Settings CENT 90 normal value Displays center marker and safety zone marker at 90 size CENT 80 Displays center marker and safety zone marker at 80 size 90 Displays only safety zone marker at 90 size 80 Displays only safety zone marker at 80 size CENT Displays only center marker LIMITS OFF normal value Displays the image inside the safety zone according to the scan size 4 3 Displays the image inside the 4 3 safety zone during 16 9 scan size 14 9 Displays the image inside the 14 9 safety zone during 16 9 scan size ZEBRA Selects type of zebra pattern display 1 normal value Displays the zebra pattern over parts having a video level between 70 and 90 IRE or 70 and 90 Use the next item ZEBRA 1 to select the base level 2 Displays the zebra pattern over parts having video levels of
147. io recording mode can be set to either of the following modes 48 kHz mode factory setting Enables two channel recording mode with 48 kHz sampling frequency 32 kHz mode Enables four channel recording mode with 32 kHz sampling frequency for CH 1 and CH 2 Display menu 212 The menu number and current audio recording mode is displayed Example 48 2 channel mode with 48 kHz sampling frequency 212 48 aks Blinking Audio recording mode indication If the setting does not need to be changed press the MENU button to close the menu Press the SHIFT button to make the audio recording mode indication start blinking then press the ADVANCE button This switches the mode setting to the other audio recording mode Example 32 4 channel mode with 32 kHz sampling frequency 212 32 Blinking Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 09 ams pve sueusnee se IN sBumes pue sjusuisnipy G Jeldeyo HINA VCR Menu Operation Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Level The audio reference level can be set to either of the following 20 dB factory setting for DSR 500WSL or 18 dB factory setting for DSR 500WSPL Audio reference level for professional use 12 dB Audio reference level commonly used for consumer DV The maximum lev
148. ion Step Select a Press the SHIFT button digit Each time you press the SHIFT button the next digit to the right starts blinking Change a_ _ Press the ADVANCE button value Each time you press the ADVANCE button the displayed value increases Reset Press the RESET MENU SET button The display returns to 00 00 00 00 64 Chapter 3 Shooting The time code value can be set anywhere in the range of 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 DSR SOOWSL or 23 59 59 24 DSR S500WSPL 5 For the DSR 500WSL use menu 204 to select the frame mode Operation Step Adjust the discrepancy bestrewn Select the drop time code value and real time frame mode Need not adjust the discrepancy Select the non between time code value and real drop frame mode time For more information about the drop frame non drop frame mode see Drop frame mode for DSR 500WSL Only on next page For details of menu operations see page 105 6 Use the TC mode switch 2 to set the desired running mode Operation Setting Time code advances freely regardless of F RUN the VCR s current operation mode Time code value advances only while R RUN recording If you select F RUN the time code starts advancing immediately Drop frame mode for DSR 500WSL only In the NTSC standard the time code value is based on 30 frames per second but the exact video frame frequ
149. is loaded Tape time remaining TAPERS ae TAPERS TAPERS TAPERS TAPERS TAPER TAPE TAPE blinking TAPE blinking 30 minutes or more 25 to 30 minutes 20 to 25 minutes 15 to 20 minutes 10 to 15 minutes 5 to 10 minutes 2 to 5 minutes 0 to 2 minutes Clip remaining indication Indication CLIPH REE CLIPH REE CLIPH RH CLIPH CLIP EE CLIPE CLIPE blinking CLIP CLIP blinking 2 displayed This shows how many clip shots or Cue points can be recorded End of tape Clip shots Cue point 51 or more 101 points or more 41 to 50 81 to 100 points 31 to 40 61 to 80 points 21 to 30 41 to 60 points 11 to 20 21 to 40 points 1to10 1 to 20 points 1to3 1 to 6 points Cannot record Cannot record 1 The optional DSBK 301A is required for Index Picture recording 2 When back space editing using ClipLink function is possible when CONT is Time value indication the VCR menu Depending onthe DISPLAY switch on page 15 setting this shows a counter value time code value or user bit value Press the MENU button on page 19 to display RESET MENU SET counter reset VCR menu button Resets the time value shown in the display window This button operates differently depending on settings of the DISPLAY switch on page 15 and the TC mode switches 1 on page 20 and 2 on page 20 Switch setting DISPLAY COUNTER RESET button operation Rese
150. ithium battery e Carefully read the instructions for inserting and replacing the lithium battery Lithium batteries may explode if misused e Use only CR2032 Lithium Batteries Other types of lithium batteries may come loose when the camcorder is moved If you have difficulty finding CR2032 Lithium Batteries contact your Sony dealer Lifetime of the lithium battery When the lithium battery s voltage falls the lithium backup battery warning IJ appears in the display window If this warning appears replace the lithium battery CR2032 within three or four days The lithium battery has an average service life of about two years however operation with the optional DSBK 301A in ClipLink mode will shorten the lifetime until about one year P iY D N TI mi gt co Q gt Q Q O gt D O O gt 1 Turn the POWER switch on 2 Press down the catch at the top of the battery cover and open oer the cover lt gt a1 press and pull forward Battery cover 3 Take out the lithium battery Lithium battery 4 Reverse step 3 to insert a replacement lithium battery Make sure that the symbol on the battery is facing you 5 Close the battery cover Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 31 Fitting the Lens Be sure to turn off the power before fitting the lens 1 Remove the retaining rubber which prevents t
151. itting and Connections 45 See ene nee A suono uuo9 pue upy z 1 deyo WIN Power Supply The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder e BP L40 L40A L60 L60A L90 L90A lithium ion battery pack e NP 1B Ni Cd Battery Pack The DC L1Battery Adaptor is required e BP 90A Ni Cd Battery Pack The DC L90 Battery Adaptor is required e AC power The AC 550 550CE AC DN1 DN2A or CMA 8A 8ACE AC Adaptor is required Alternatively you can make combined use of internal and external batteries by mounting one of the above batteries as an internal battery and connecting an external battery that can be a BP 90A contained in a DC 210 Battery Adaptor and connected to the DC IN connector of the camcorder Using a BP L40 L40A L60 L60A L90 L90A Battery Pack With a battery pack the camcorder will operate continuously for the time shown below BP L40 L40A Approx 70 minutes BP L60A Approx 140 minutes BP L90A Approx 230 minutes Before use charge the battery pack with a BC LS0 L100 L100CE Battery Charger Notes on using the battery pack e A warm battery pack may not be able to be fully recharged e Even when fully charged battery packs gradually lose their charge naturally Use the battery packs as soon as possible after recharging e To prolong the life of battery packs store them in a cool place about 20 C 68 F and charge in a place with an ambient temperature between 10 C and 30 C 50 F to 86
152. itude level STD PRE WHT 3200 Item Settings SKIN DTL 0 0 to 0 5 normal value to 1 0 Sets the amount of Smaller values set a softer skin detail skin detail correction DL LEV LOW STD normal value HIGH Sets the Set the amount of DynaLatitude effects as high level standard level STD or low level PRE WHT Sets the color temperature of the preset white balance When the filter is 3200 or CROSS 2200 to 3200 normal value to 4300 filter 5600K 5600K 1 8ND When the filter is 5600K 1 64ND 4600 to 5600 normal value to 12000 Basic menu page 3 This is displayed when the SETUP switch has been set to FILE For details of this operation see Setup Files page 94 Basic menu page 4 This is displayed when the optional DSBK 501 501P Analog Composite Input Board is fitted to the camcorder VIDEO IN CAM Item Settings VIDEO CAM normal value IN Records the signal shot by this camcorder soe EXT sianal Records the signal input from the GEN LOCK IN ne VIDEO IN connector The image on the facurded viewfinder and the signal output from the onto the MONITOR OUT connector are switched to the internal external video signal When inputting the external VCR video signal EXT INPUT blinks on the screen EXT INPUT If you set VIDEO IN to EXT and input the external VBS signal from the GEN LOCK IN connector the image in
153. justs the saturation in the specified area of the image 99 to 0 normal value to 99 Negative adjustment values decrease the saturation and positive adjustment values increase the saturation SKIN HUE Adjusts the hue in the specified area of the image 99 to 0 normal value to 99 Saving File Settings Files whose settings have been changed for certain shooting conditions can be saved as a user file or onto a tape For details see To save setup files to a tape page 97 T Set the SETUP switch to FILE OQ SETUP switch Page 11 Item Seitings M BLACK STRETCH and See Basic menu page 1 DTL LEV page 80 M GAMMA 99 to 0 normal value to Adjusts the gamma curve 99 V DTL LEV 99 to 0 normal value to Adjusts the vertical detail 99 DTL FREQ LL L M normal value H Adjusts the central frequency HH of the detail 96 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 2 Call up a setup file whose settings approximate the desired shooting conditions and then change some of the settings For details of this operation see Calling up a Setup File page 94 Changing File Settings above Basic Menu Operations pages 80 to 84 and Advanced Menu Operations pages 86 to 92 3 Access advanced menu page 13 9PAGE13 NEXT9 PREVJA FILE OR FILE MIST Currently mise PEPIN ngs selected f
154. lighting is detected ON normal value Displays OFF Not display IRIS IND Selects whether or not to show the lens s F stop value iris indication on the normal indications The F stop value is always displayed when in EZ mode ON normal value Displays OFF Not display GAIN IND Selects whether or not to always show the gain setting indication on the normal indications ON normal value Always displays OFF Displays for two seconds only when the setting has been changed FILTER IND Selects whether or not to always show the FILTER control setting indication on the normal indications The FILTER control setting indication is always displayed when in EZ mode ON normal value Always displays OFF Displays for two seconds only when the setting has been changed WHITE IND Selects whether or not to show the setting of the white balance switch ON normal value Displays OFF Not display SKIN IND Selects whether or not to show the setting for skin detail correction ON normal value Displays OFF Not display a When the viewfinder s DISPLAY switch is set to OFF indications related to these items are not displayed even when menu settings are set to ON Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 89 snueyy PUE SUONEIIPUL U38IIS JePUMlA p JeIdEUD WN IK Viewfinder Advanced Menu SSS T a sl Advanced menu page
155. low PAGE13 NEXT9 PREVJA FILE STORE FILE xXHISAT DESTINATION FILE TAPE 2READY TAPE YES 9PUSH EXIT MENU YES PUSH Move the cursor to STORE FILE with the MENU switch and press the MENU dial Continued Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 97 snuay pue suoedpu UBEs0S JapUMAaIA p Ja deyD WTA snua pue SUO EDIPU UBBJOS JOPUIJMAIA y Ja deyD Setup Files OOOO 3 Press the MENU dial to store the file To abort the save operation press the MENU switch the screen returns to the screen shown in step 2 The tape automatically rewinds and recording starts The display changes as shown below CAN NOT WRITE appears on the screen if no tape is loaded or if the loaded tape is write protected PAGE13 NEXT9 PREVJA FILE STORE SETUP FILE xHISAT EXIT MENU YES9PUSH After the settings are stored the following display appears PAGE13 NEXT9 PREV 3A FILE STORE FILE xHISAT DESTINATION FILE TAPE 9STORE FILE DONE EXIT MENU YES9PUSH 98 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Using SetupNavi and SetupLog The SetupNavi function records a setting of the setup menu and setup files onto a tape so that the same settings can be called up and used again or copied to another camera The SetupLog function records a camera setting every few seconds at shooting and displays the recorded data in the
156. may contain unexpected events such as when shooting for sports coverage or documentaries Set the camcorder to CUE mode before you start to record While recording each time you press the camera s TAKE button the current time code is recorded as a cue point time code Start End recording Index Picture 1 recording g f Rec OUT automatic Cue point recording time code Cue point manual time code recording Cue point manual time code recording Rec IN manual automatic recording recording Appendix 1 39 xipueddy ClipLink Operation Flow a aaa Time codes recorded for Mark IN OUT points There is a gap between actual time codes and Mark IN OUT time codes recorded in the cassette memory as shown in the figure below The frame digit is incremented at each Mark IN point and is decremented at each Mark OUT point Mark IN Mark OUT or Rec IN Cue or Rec OUT Actual time code 12 23 15 10 12 34 20 20 12 39 24 23 Frame digit Frame digit incremented decremented Cue Time code recorded in the 12 23 16 12 34 20 20 12 39 24 cassette memory The Index Picture is the image around 12 23 15 10 Recording capacity for Mark IN OUT time codes and Cue point time codes When in MARK mode up to 198 pairs of Mark IN and When in CUE mode up to 396 time codes points Mark OUT points can be recorded if using a cassette including all cue point time codes and all Mark Rec
157. me code value is advanced in R RUN mode regardless of the setting on TC mode switch 2 DATE TIME This synchronizes the time code to the real time clock set in the VCR menu see page 105 In this case the time code of the DSR SOOWSL is recorded in DF drop frame mode If the ClipLink function is set to on meaning ClipLink shooting is allowed in menu 211 and CONT is displayed in the display window regardless of the setting of this switch the time code generator automatically enters the REGEN mode at recording The ClipLink function is set to OFF at factory When you will not perform ClipLink shooting set the ClipLink function to oFF see page 109 ClipLink CONTINUE button When restart ClipLink shooting press this button to add the new clip at the end of the recorded clips Left side When restart recording without pressing this button the pre recorded ClipLink log data and Index Pictures are deleted For details see ClipLink Shooting page 68 MONITOR SELECT audio monitor selection switch Selects audio output via the speaker on page 18 or earphone CH 1 Channel 1 audio MIX Mixed audio channels 1 and 2 CH 2 Channel 2 audio EXT The sound selected by an external VCR connected to the VTR connector on page 26 HYPER SETUP FRONT MIC GAIN LOW Loon component e oo veso yic PARALLEL ofe INT ONLY of MONITOR SELECT PRESET F RUN Bs AUTO B oai O MAN O mof az
158. n The SHUTTER indicator in the viewfinder comes on and it is now possible to change the shutter speed or clear scan frequency setting and to set the EVS function If the EVS is already selected the SHUTTER indicator will not light 2 Operate the MENU switch and MENU dial to align the cursor with the item SHUTTER in basic menu page 1 then press the MENU dial FHE H N NOOOO 3 Turn the MENU dial to select the required shutter speed scan frequency or EVS The shutter speed or clear scan frequency setting changes in the following order DSR 500WSL 1 100 __ __ Value when gt 1 250 lt gt 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 gt EVS shipped 1 60 DSR 500WSPL 200 3Hz 60 4Hz _DSR S00WSL 201 4Hz 50 3Hz ______1 DSR 500WSPL When using the clear scan function Watching the monitor screen adjust the frequency to give minimum interference If there is a black band in the monitor image reduce the frequency and if there is a white band increase the frequency To return from the basic menu to the normal indications Press the MENU switch repeatedly until the normal indications appear The new setting of the shutter speed clear scan frequency or EVS appears in the normal screen display When shooting is finished Set the SHUTTER switch to the OFF position The SHUTTER indicator in the viewfinder goes off Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 117
159. n when using the ClipLink function for recording TAKE When recording in Mark mode this indication appears when a Mark IN point is set and disappears when the next Mark OUT point is set CUE When recording in Cue mode this indication appears for about 1 second when a Cue point is set Recording time or time data indication This shows the following values e When the REC TIME switch is in the TTL position The total recording time When an external VCR is connected you can select whether to show the recording time of the internal VCR or of the external VCR using advanced menu page 4 See page 89 for more information 76 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus e When the REC TIME switch is in the DUR position The duration of the current recording cut e When the REC TIME switch is in the OFF position and the item TC IND in advanced menu page 6 is set to ON A time data value depending on the DISPLAY switch settings as shown in the following table DISPLAY switch Time data displayed setting COUNTER CNT Tape transport time TC TCG atime code from the time code generator TCR atime code from the time code reader U BIT UBG a user bit value from the time code generator UBR a user bit value from the time code reader Time data values appear during playback fast forward rewind or recording review ONG indication An NG No Good indication appears if you designate a reco
160. nd record again page 16 The indication Er91 13F appears in the display window The unit has failed in loading or saving the cassette memory data Load a new cassette page 53 The cassette is automatically ejected An incorrect type of cassette is loaded Load a correct type of cassette page 53 Continued 129 Appendix xipueddy Troubleshooting Troubleshooting chart continued Symptoms The time code setting is not possible The time code value does not advance though the TC mode switch 1 or 2 is set to the F RUN or DATE TIME Cause At the recording the ClipLink function is set to on meaning ClipLink shooting is allowed in menu 211 CONT is displayed in the display window and the time code generator is in the REGEN mode Remedy Only the REGEN mode can be used for ClipLink shooting If you will not perform ClipLink shooting set the ClipLink function to oFF see page 109 130 Appendix Specifications DSR 500WSL 500WSPL Imaging element Pixel resolution Three chip interline transfer CCD 980 horizontal x 494 vertical DSR 500WSL 980 horizontal x 582 vertical DSR 500WSPL 9 6 x 5 4 mm corresponds to 7 3 inch picture tube Built in filter settings 1 3200K 2 5600K sND 3 5600K 4 5600K 6a4ND Sony 7 3 inch bayonet mount EIA standard signal NTSC color system DSR 500WSL CCIR standard signal PAL c
161. nternal signal processing is digitalized to provide more stable output signals and higher reliability Compatible with consumer DV A DV cassette recorded on a DV format VCR can be played back on the DSR S500WSL SOOW SPL Cassettes recorded in LP mode cannot be played back See page 51 DVCAM cassettes page 51 e The DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL can use both standard size and mini size DVCAM cassettes According to cassette size the DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL automatically corrects reel position e The maximum recording playback times are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for mini cassettes e DVCAM cassettes include a cassette memory Information about the editing points ClipLink log data that is specified while shooting is recorded into this cassette memory Recordable the external video signals Fitting the optional DSBK 501 501P Analog Composite Input Board enables the camcorder to record the external analog video signals See pages 24 56 and 81 ClipLink function The ClipLink function links all stages from shooting to editing Once editing points have been set with this function during shooting they can be used to boost the efficiency of editing work However this function does not work when using the DV OUT connector See pages 68 109 and 136 Creation of clips Using the ClipLink function the camcorder operator can create clips to be used during editing The images captured at
162. number under MM increased by one ABC Current cassette name number 82 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 3 Turn the MENU dial until the desired character appears and press it The character cycles through the following sequence L ABCDEFGHI JKLMNOPARSTUVWXYZ0 1234567897 x lt gt O i Space 4 Turn the MENU dial to move the text entry arrow 5 Return to step 3 and repeat the text entry procedure 6 After completing text entry move the text entry cursor to the parenthesis position The display changes as follows MARK CUE MARK CHG_REEL NO 2WRITE CYES PUSH DEF T Check your cassette name number setting and press the MENU dial if no more changes are required To make changes or to abort the procedure for this setting return to step 2 This writes the new cassette name number to the cassette memory after which the display changes as follows MARK CUE MARK 9CHG REEL NO DONE Basic menu pages 8 and 9 You can create a title of up to four lines each of twelve alphanumeric or punctuation characters and then save it It is then possible to record the title over the picture while shooting You cannot set the skin detail correction while a title is displayed Entering the title basic menu page 8 1 Press the MENU switch or turn the MENU dial as necessary to display basic menu page 8 title setting display in the viewfin
163. oduced by the WS CCD See page 92 Wide aspect ID signals A menu setting is available to add wide aspect ID signals to 16 9 mode video signals See page 92 Automatic aspect ratio switching in viewfinder When the supplied DXF 801 801CE viewfinder is used the viewfinder scan size automatically switches in accordance with the aspect ratio 16 9 or 4 3 selected for the camera See page 92 1 ID signals complying with EIAJ CPR 1204 DSR 500WSL or complying with ETS WSS DSR SOOWSPL 8 Chapter 1 Overview Sophisticated image processing TruEye processing makes possible the following performance features This digital signal processing has brought reproduction of natural colors to the level achieved by the human eye DynaLatitude Enables detailed adjustment of contrast control in each pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance signal levels See pages 50 81 and 88 DCC dynamic contrast control plus Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity subject and also prevents color faults in high intensity subject Black stretch and compress Enables control of luminance signal levels in black areas without changing the hue Variety of detail corrections e Skin detail function this function gives a slightly softer appearance to the subject s face The target skin color can be automatically set e Black halo correction e Red green vertical detail correction this function
164. oint specification e NG specification cassette name number e Index Pictures for all Mark IN points when the DSBK 301A is fitted these are recorded each time recording is stopped Note The time codes for Rec IN OUT points are not recorded Perform the following procedure 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in ClipLink Shooting pages 68 and 69 2 Access basic menu page 7 and perform the following operations 1 Set MARK CUE to MARK The ClipLink mode indication CLIP M appears on the viewfinder screen 2 Set the cassette name or number if necessary For details of menu operations see Basic Menu Operations page 80 3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens The camcorder starts recording and the REC TALLY indicator s light s in the viewfinder 4 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Mark IN point lt A Ry We SY N gt WSK N d TAKE button The TAKE TALLY indicator orange lights in the viewfinder and TAKE appears on the screen 5 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Mark OUT point The TAKE TALLY indicator orange goes out in the viewfinder and the TAKE disappears from the screen At this time the time code HH MM SS at the Mark IN OUT point for scene 001 is recorded to the camcorder s internal memory and then recorded to the cassette memory To set clear NG
165. olour system DSR 500WSPL Scanning system 525 lines 2 1 interlace DSR S500WSL 625 lines 2 1 interlace DSR 500WSPL Scanning frequencies Horizontal 15 734 kHz DSR 500WSL 15 625 kHz DSR 500WSPL Vertical 59 94 Hz DSR 500WSL 50 00 Hz DSR 500WSPL Internal sync External sync using signal input VBS or BS to the GEN LOCK IN VIDEO IN connector or input to the VTR connector Horizontal resolution 16 9 Mode 800 TV lines center 4 3 Mode 850 TV lines center Minimum illumination 0 5 lux at F 1 4 36 dB 0 8 lux at F 1 8 36 dB 2000 lux F 11 0 standard 3200 K Selectable 3 dB 0 dB 3 dB 6 dB 9 dB 12 dB 18 dB 18 dB DPR 24 dB 24 dB DPR hyper gain Imaging area Lens mount Signal standards Synchronization Sensitivity Gain levels 1 For details on measuring horizontal resolution see page 134 Video S N ratio output from the VIDEO OUT connector 63 dB typical DSR 500WSL 61 dB typical DSR 500WSPL 0 05 for all zones without lens AUDIO IN CH 1 CH 2 XLR 3 pin x 2 female 60 dBu 3 KQ 4 dBu 10 KQ 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms GEN LOCK IN BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 Q VIDEO IN BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 Q When fitting DSBK 501 501P The connector shares with GEN LOCK IN TC IN BNC 0 5 to 18 Vp p 10 KQ DC IN XLR 4 pin male Output connectors DV OUT 6 pin IEEE1394 x 1 AUDIO OUT CH 1 CH 2 phono jack 10 dBu 47 KQ 0 dBu 0 775 Vrms VIDEO OUT BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 Q MONITOR OUT BNC
166. on HYPER appears in the viewfinder and the GAIN UP indicator in the viewfinder also lights When finished shooting return this switch to OFF position The HYPER indication disappears and the GAIN UP indicator goes out Increasing the gain with this switch reduces the horizontal resolution by approx 50 SKIN DTL skin detail SET button Press this button with the SKIN DTL switch has been set to ON to display the area detect cursor on viewfinder screen Place the cursor on the target and press this button to perform skin detail correction For details see Skin Detail Correction page 123 TTL total RESET button Pressing this button resets the total recording time TTL selection to 0 Left and Upper View Front section Shoulder strap fitting Attachment shoe for large viewfinder Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole Viewfinder left to right positioning ring Viewfinder fitting shoe REMOTE connector 1 Viewfinder front to back position locking knob Fitting for optional microphone holder Video light connector D LENS connector VIDEO OUT connector REMOTE connector 2 Shoulder strap fitting To use the supplied shoulder strap fix one end here and the other end to the right side See page 38 Attachment shoe for large viewfinder This allows you to attach the optional electronic viewfinder See page 35 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole
167. ophone adaptor supplied with the but note the following differences with respect to the CAC 12 microphone adaptor 36 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using a Video Light For the DSR S5O0WSL SOOWSPL you can use the Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent Use a video light powered by 12 V with maximum power consumption of 30 W e If you connect the video light to the video light connector on the DSR 5O0WSL SOOWSPL page 23 and set the LIGHT switch to AUTO page 13 you can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop VCR operation e The output of the video light connector on the DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL is controlled to 12 V even when the camcorder is supplied with 12 V or more power through the DC IN connector or battery pack The brightness or color temperature of the light will not change according to voltage increase Notes e Do not use the video light with power consumption of over 30 W e The brightness or color temperature of the light will change when the supplied voltage is under 12 V through the DC IN connector or the battery pack To fit the video light Fit the video light to the camcorder grip and connect the video light cable to the video light connector When using a video light with a long cable You can pass a part of the cable through the camcorder grip 1 Remove the cover of the camcorder grip and break off projection A see the figure Projection B Projection A
168. orded in Index Pictures A gt Video output QSDI ClipLink log data RS 422A interface Actual AV data eMM QSDI input output cassette memory ClipLink log data recorded onto DVCAM cassettes links shooting and editing operations ES 3 7 EditStation non linear editing system ES 3 7 EditStation non linear editing b Between the DSR 85 85P and ES 7 quadruple transfer is possible through the QSDI Appendix 1 37 ClipLink Operation Flow Data Generated When Shooting The following describes the kinds of data that is generated when using the ClipLink function Index Pictures When shooting a single frame image from the Mark IN point at the start of each scene is recorded as a still picture into the DSBK 301A s internal memory These images are called Index Pictures When you finish shooting the Index Pictures from all scenes are recorded onto the tape after the last scene Tape y 7 7 5 H Scene 1 A Scene 2 Scene3 f uf H H 4 DSBK 301A s internal memory After shooting the Index Pictures in the internal memory are recorded onto the video tape Up to 32 Index Pictures can be recorded onto the tape space normally occupied by one frame as shown
169. osition fixing knob Sz 6 Turn the zoom ring to the telephoto position Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 1 9 Adjusting the Lens Iris Adjustments Instant automatic iris button IRIS selector ZEBRA button A IRIS MODE switch There are three ways of adjusting the iris automatically manually and with the instant automatic iris adjustment function Iris adjustment sOumes pue sjusuisnipy G Jeldeyo i HINT Adjustment method Automatic adjustment mode The iris is adjusted automatically to adapt to changes in the brightness of the subject This is the mode for normal shooting Operation Set the IRIS selector to the A position Manual adjustment mode Use this mode in the following cases e For special effects e When filming a person with a very bright sky background e When shooting a subject with extreme contrast The zebra pattern can be used as a guideline for iris adjustment Set the IRIS selector to the M position and turn the iris ring as required Instant automatic adjustment function While in manual adjustment mode this function makes a temporary automatic adjustment With the IRIS selector in the M position hold down the instant automatic iris button for as long as necessary 120 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings To make the image lighter when shooting against the light In the automatic iris adjustment mode set t
170. oys g Je deyo WA Wa WARNING RESET BATTE S E mE mn F GINS RF SERVO HUMID SLACK MENU SET REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT yR ON MONITOR SELECT PRESET F RUN B AUTO 8 O MAN Of B wie L a B 3 eee AUDIO SELECT exro GD GD ir Ap acme Laron LITHIUM BATT ClipLink HYPER SETUP FRONT mic CONTINUE ig AUDIO LEVEL MONITOR OUT CHARACTER ON OFF O m AUDIO IN a lo FRONTO lg Yy mico WRR O REAR O 1 Tum the power on and perform steps 2 to 10 in Basic Procedure for Shooting pages 49 and 50 2 Perform the first two steps page 53 in Recording on the Internal VCR Check the following points Check point Check the ClipLink function is on or set it to on Method See Menu 211 Selecting the ClipLink Function under VCR Menu Operation page 109 Check whether or not the cassette includes cassette memory The camcorder supports cassettes with up to 16 Kbits of cassette memory C I appears in the display window when the loaded cassette includes cassette memory The ClipLink function cannot be used unless C appears in the display window Make sure that the lithium battery has been correctly inserted and is not used up appears in the display window if the lithium battery has not been inserted or is used up 68 Chapter 3 Shooting CLIP and IP appear
171. pause mode After confirming the result see the next section Confirming the result press the MENU button The display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu 1 08 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings The result of the internal check is displayed in code as shown in the table below When a problem is indicated follow the instructions to check the camcorder and cassette If no errors can be found contact your Sony dealer Also be sure to check the quality of the playback video and audio see step 7 Display Diagnostic result At good VCR s internal operations are normal If the video and audio recording qualities are normal the unit is ready for use At ng 01 There may be a problem in the VCR or the cassette Contact your Sony dealer At ng 02 There may be a problem in VCR s internal operations or data loading from the tape Clean the video heads using the DVM 12CL Cleaning Cassette see page 126 and repeat the auto check If the result is the same contact your Sony dealer At ng 03 There may be a problem in the link between the camera and VCR sections If not correct the error and repeat the auto check If the result is the same contact your Sony dealer At ng 04 Check whether the REC SAVE switch is set to SAVE If so repeat the auto check with setting the switch to REC or using another cassette whose REC SAVE switch is set to REC If the result is the same contact your
172. ppears if you neglected to load a cassette 6 Press the MENU dial The following display appears PAGE1S NEXT9 PREVA SETUP NAVI CAMERA gt TAPE 9SURE TO STORE YES9PUSH NAME SET YES PUSH CABCDEFGHI J EXIT MENU YES PUSH T Set the cursor to NAME SET and press the 1 MENU dial Press the MENU switch to cancel 00 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus The cursor gt changes to the text entry cursor 4 PAGEIS NEXT9 PREV 3A SETUP NAVI CAMERA gt TAPE SURE TO STORE YES9PUSH NANE SET ABCDEFGHIJ EXIT MENU YES PUSH 8 Enter a name for the data Moving the text entry cursor Press the MENU switch down to move the cursor to the right and press the MENU switch up to move the cursor to the left Selecting the character Turn the MENU dial until the desired character appears 9 After completing text entry move the cursor to the parenthesis position The display changes as follows PAGEIS NEXT9 PREVJA SETUP NAVI CAMERA TAPE 9SURE TO STORE YES9PUSH NAME SET YES9PUSH ABCDEFGHIJ EXIT MENU YES9PUSH 1 O Move the cursor to SURE TO STORE and press the MENU dial press the MENU switch to cancel The tape is rewound and the recording starts The display changes as follows and the data recording begins REC PAGE1S NEXT9 PREV3A SETUP NAVI CAMERA gt TAPE 9CANCEL TO STORE YES9PU
173. pt during recording At EJECT At C In I Blinking 4 Insert the cassette and close the cassette holder The display changes to the following and the tape is loaded At rEC 7 Blinking 5 Use the tape transport buttons to change the tape position for test recording if necessary or advance to step 6 Continued Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 07 mamas pve suewmnees ceuo IN VCR Menu Operation US TTT 6 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens Confirming the result sBumes pue sjusuisnipy G Jeldeyo WIA Test recording starts The display changes as shown below during recording The hyphen following At moves to right At At gt At After about 1 minute the tape is rewound to the recording start position and playback starts The following is displayed during playback At PLAY Check the recording quality of the playback video in the viewfinder or on the monitor screen Check the recording quality of the playback audio from the speaker earphone or headphones If the recording quality is poor There may be some kind of problem whether or not it is detected by the internal check Refer to the section Troubleshooting page 129 and repeat the test If the recording quality remains poor contact your Sony dealer When playback ends the internal check result is displayed and the camcorder enters recording
174. r bits U BIT The time code and user bits cannot be displayed properly if the tape does not have time code and or user bits recordings or if the time code was recorded using a non compatible method For details of the time value indication in the viewfinder see page 76 2 Press the RESET MENU SET button This resets the counter shown in the viewfinder and display window as 0 00 00 The counter value starts advancing as the tape is transported It shows negative values if the tape is rewound past the point where the counter was reset Discontinuous recording in the tape may cause the counter to malfunction during playback Displaying the date time The camcorder automatically records the real time of the built in clock on the tape in addition to time codes and video audio signals Perform the following steps to display the date or time instead of the time value Confirm the following Parts to confirm State Display window The VCR menu is not displayed TC mode switch 1 2 Set to the position other than PRESET SET Resetting the counter The counter value shows the tape s running time in hours minutes and seconds format Before starting a tape perform the following steps to reset the counter Counter LIGHT ON o OFF DISPLAY COUNTER o TC U BIT WARNING O Me Oe e CLL MIN BATTE mm mE m E F RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
175. ra vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en likv rdig typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt g llande f reskrifter VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti For customers in the USA DSR 500WSL only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For customers in Europe DSR 500W
176. rded scene as NG when using the ClipLink function for recording Clip mode indication A CLIP M or CLIP C indication appears when you use the ClipLink function for recording CLIP M Indicates shooting in Mark mode CLIP C Indicates shooting in Cue mode Clip remaining indication The number of available clips is displayed when you use the ClipLink function for recording Status display area One of the following values or messages is displayed to indicate the camcorder s current status or its operation status e New values when changing camcorder s settings e Messages indicating progress or results of adjustments e The camcorder s current settings e SetupLog data recorded to a tape during shooting see page 101 EZ FOCUS indication This appears when the EZ FOCUS button is pressed enabling the easy focus function The status indication is not shown while this indication appears LOW LIGHT indication This warning appears if the lighting level is inadequate Audio recording level indicators These show the recording levels of audio channels 1 and 2 Tape remaining indication This shows the tape remaining as follows Indication Tape remaining F 30 At least 30 minutes 30 25 25 30 minutes 25 20 20 25 minutes 20 15 15 20 minutes 15 10 10 15 minutes 10 5 5 10 minutes 5 0 2 5 minutes 5 0 flashing 0 2 minutes VCR w
177. red 1 Perform step 1 page 53 in Recording on the Internal VCR 2 Insert the cassette containing the previous recording 3 Perform steps 3 and 4 pages 54 and 55 in Recording on the Internal VCR To continue from the last time code of the previous recording set TC mode switch 1 to REGEN For details about time codes see Setting the Time Code Value on page 64 4 Press the PLAY button The recorded contents are displayed on the viewfinder screen Operation at playback Step Press the F FWD button Press the REW button Fast forward the tape Rewind the tape STOP button REW button PLAY button F FWD button 4 EJECT spe fO Rew fO play O Flrwo a A gt 5 Press the STOP button when the tape reaches the position where the new recording will start see the figure above This stops the tape 6 Press the RET button on the lens This rewinds the tape slightly and runs it until the continue point specified by step 5 then sets the camcorder to recording pause state 7 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens This starts recording The edit search function enables you to search for the continue position For details see next section If you turn the POWER switch off during recording or when recording is paused the camcorder automatically goes through its shut down sequence then powers off When you next turn the PO
178. rol 4 Eyepiece release catch TALLY switch DISPLAY switch Viewfinder connector Eyepiece focusing knob Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your eyesight See page 118 Stopper Lift up when detaching the viewfinder See page 34 LIGHT switch and light The light lights the lens and the switch controls the light as follows HIGH LOW Turn the light on and control the brightness OFF Turns the light off TAKE TALLY indicator orange When using the ClipLink function while shooting this indicator lights when the TAKE button on page 12 has been pressed to set a Mark IN point and goes out when a Mark OUT point is set BATT battery indicator red This indicates when the battery capacity is low Chapter 1 Overview 29 romero oe NNN MAIMAQG Ja deyo HINA Location and Function of Parts REC TALLY recording tally indicators red e From the time when you press the VTR button on page 12 and on page 28 on the lens not supplied or camcorder this flashes until recording starts then stays on continuously during recording e This is also used to indicate a fault See page 127 e The lower indicator can be disabled by menu setting See page 89 GAIN UP indicator orange This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more SHUTTER indicator red This lights when the SHUTTER switch on page 12 is in the ON position If the EVS is sel
179. rol Unit to this connector Set the CAMERA SELECT switch on the bottom of RM M7G to 1 You can also connect the RM VJ1 Remote Control Unit equipped with microphone and monitor Notes e EZ mode cannot be used if the RM M7G is connected to the camcorder e Be sure to turn off the power of the camcorder before connecting the RM M7G VJ1 e Be sure to turn off the power of the camcorder before disconnecting the equipment connected to this connector Otherwise the camcorder will not work properly Rear section Cassette holder GEN LOCK IN VIDEO IN connector When the optional DSBK 501 501P is fitted TC IN connector TC OUT connector S VIDEO OUT connector MONITOR OUT connector AUDIO OUT CH 1 CH 2 connectors Cassette holder Power the camcorder and press the EJECT button to open the lid Insert the cassette and close the lid by pressing the indication PUSH GEN LOCK IN gen lock video input VIDEO IN video input connector When the optional DSBK 501 501P is fitted BNC GEN LOCK IN When synchronizing the camcorder to an external signal input a reference video signal VBS or BS See page amp 1 24 Chapter 1 Overview VIDEO IN When the optional DSBK 501 501P Analog Composite Input Board is fitted to the camcorder you can input the analog video signals VBS to this connector TC IN time code input connector BNC Input an external sign
180. rophone or equipment MIC 48V ON right position For connecting to a 48 V microphone If this position is selected for a microphone other than 48 V microphone the microphone may be damaged MIC center position For connecting any microphone other than 48 V microphone LINE left position For connecting an external audio signal source such as a stereo amplifier WRR synthesized tuner connector 7 pin Insert the WRR 855A synthesized tuner into the CA WR855 Camera Adaptor and connect the CA WR855 here For information about attaching a synthesized tuner see Connecting to Audio System page 39 Cable clamp Fasten an i LINK cable DV connecting cable to the clamp using the supplied binding tie so that the plug is not pulled out 26 Chapter 1 Overview i LINK cable DV connecting cable Binding tie DV OUT connector 6 pin Connect to the DV input connector of an external VCR e This connector will not work as an input connector e When an external equipment such as VCR is connected to this connector the ClipLink and the audio fade in fade out function during recording will not work DC OUT DC power output connector 4 pin female This connector supplies power for a WRR 810A 860A UHF Portable Tuner O VTR connector 26 pin male Connect an external VCR e This connector always outputs the signals from the camera It is impossible to output the playback v
181. ry B is selected W P Preset white balance is selected W M Manual adjustment is performed remotely SKIN DTL indication This appears when the skin detail function is activated The SKIN DTL switch is set ON 78 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus EVS indication This appears when the EVS Enhanced Vertical definition System function is enabled See page 116 Lens f stop indication This shows the f stop of the lens Depending on the lens being used this indication may differ slightly from the actual f stop on the lens Gain indication This shows the gain value and the settings of the HYPER GAIN switch see page 88 and the DPR Dual Pixel Readout function as shown in the following table Example indication 18 dB DPR 18 dB Meaning Gain setting is 18 dB The DPR function is enabled In this case the DPR function approximately doubles the gain an increase of 6 dB over the current gain setting in this case 18 dB The HYPER GAIN switch is in the ON position In this case the hyper gain function increases the gain about 60 times 36 dB for 0 dB regardless of the current gain setting You can also increase the gain about 120 times 42 dB by switching the menu HYPER Filter setting indication This shows the setting of the FILTER control Indication Filter setting 3200 1 3200K 56ND 2 5600K sND 5600 3 5600K
182. s The common operations on all basic menu pages are described below To change the page or item The cursor is moved downward each time you press the MENU switch down Once the cursor has reached the last item on a page press down the MENU switch to go to the next page When the last page is being displayed pressing down the MENU switch returns the display to the normal indications The cursor is moved upward each time you press up the MENU switch Once the cursor has reached the first item on a page pressing up the MENU switch returns the display to the normal indications The cursor starts blinking when you press the MENU dial In this state you can change the page or item by turning the MENU dial To change settings Align the cursor to the desired item using the MENU switch and turn the MENU dial You can change settings only with the MENU dial Press and turn the MENU dial to align the cursor to the desired item and press the MENU dial To reset any item to its shipped settings press the MENU dial for 2 seconds 80 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page Each page s contents and settings are described below Basic menu page 1 9A IRIS DTL LEV M BLACK STRETCH SHUTTER OI I 4 a NOOOO Item A IRIS Sets a base value for auto adjustment Settings 1 0 0 5 0 normal value 0 5 1 0 Negative adjus
183. s e Locations where the unit may be exposed to rain e Locations subject to violent vibration e Do not use the unit close to strong magnetic fields e Close to radio or TV transmitters producing strong electromagnetic fields Viewfinder e Do not leave the unit with the eyepiece pointing directly at the sun The eyepiece lens can concentrate the sun s rays and melt the interior of the viewfinder e Do not use the viewfinder close to strong magnetic fields This can cause picture distortion Avoid violent impacts Dropping the unit or otherwise imparting a violent shock to it is likely to cause it to malfunction After use Set the POWER switch to OFF to turn off the power When not use for a period time Remove the battery pack Shipping e Remove the cassette before transporting the unit e If sending the unit by truck ship air or other transportation service pack it in the shipping carton of the unit Care of the unit Remove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lenses or optical filters using a blower If the body of the unit is dirty clean it with a soft dry cloth In extreme cases use a cloth steeped in a little neutral detergent then wipe dry Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or thinners as these may cause discoloration or other damage to the finish of the unit In the event of operating problems If you should experience problems with the unit contact your Sony dealer Characteristics of C
184. s the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and the display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu Menu 210 Using Auto Check Function On the DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL the internal check can be automatically performed using the auto check function Meanwhile a test recording and playback are also performed for about one minute Before shooting it is desirable to perform auto check and make sure for problems in VCR s internal operations through the result of the internal check displayed in the display window and the video and audio recording qualities Preparations for testing Make preparations as shown in the table below Preparation Refer to Connect a monitor to the MONITOR OUT or S Page 25 VIDEO OUT connector Connect an earphone or headphones to the EARPHONE connector Prepare a cassette for test recording playback Page 53 Page 15 To perform the auto check 1 Display menu 210 210 0E Blinking Auto check function indication 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the auto check function indication oFF start blinking then press the ADVANCE button to change the indication to 73 on To cancel the auto check function press the MENU button to close the menu 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button This changes the display and opens the cassette holder If there is a cassette in the holder it is ejected exce
185. s the recording stop point When it finds the recording stop point it stops and enters recording pause mode Once it has stopped check that the CONT indication appears in the display window To find the recording stop point efficiently If you press the ClipLink CONTINUE button after rewinding or fast forwarding the tape to the position between the previous recording s start point and stop points the recording stop point can more efficiently be found via an automatic search function If the recording stop point cannot be found the CONT indication flashes in the display window Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens This starts the recording function When the recording is finished set recording pause mode or specify a Mark OUT point The time code HH MM SS scene number serial number of scene during which recording was stopped and other data for the current clip contents between the Rec IN and Rec OUT points or between Mark IN and Mark OUT points are recorded into cassette memory The Index Pictures for the recorded scene are recorded after the recorded scene when the DSBK 301A is fitted Repeat steps 5 and 6 to start recording the next scene The Index Pictures are recorded onto the tape as described below when the DSBK 301A is fitted When all Index Pictures are recorded at the end of the recordings Index Pictures A B c D m T O Recording stop Recording Recordin
186. screen See pages 76 89 and 90 e Time values counter time code or user bit values e Audio recording levels e Remaining tape time e Operation mode of the VCR section e Remaining battery capacity e ClipLink information Recording on external VCRs Betacam or S VHS VCRs can be connected to the VTR connector 26 pin on the rear panel See pages 25 26 45 and 56 Equipped with the DV OUT connector The DV OUT connector is i LINK compatible You can connect with the Sony equipment which has the DV input connector You can do cut editing and digital dubbing if you connect the DSR 70 70P Digital Videocassette Recorder with the DSBK 140 is fitted to the DV OUT connector on the camcorder using an i LINK cable DV connecting cable See pages 25 26 45 and 57 Chapter 1 Overview 11 eet WHI IMI Location and Function of Parts Front View MAIMAQG 1 9 deyO II WA Switch guard 1 Detach the two screws M3 2 Remove the switch guard and replace the screws detached in step 1 How to remove the switch guard SK JI K SK NY A A MIC IN 48 V connector VF connector FILTER control Lens mount SHUTTER switch iS ee Dy 09 SZ TAKE button ERIO tS AUDIO LEVEL knob WHT BLK switch VTR button MIC microphone IN 48 V connector XLR 3 TAKE button pin female Connect the supplied microphone or an optional microphone
187. ss again Warning messages for white balance adjustment Message AUTO WHITE Light level is too low NG e Increase the illumination level open LOW LIGHT the iris or use the GAIN switch to TRY AGAIN increase the video signal level e Check the setting of the FILTER control After these checks retry the adjustment Meaning and corrections to be made AUTO WHITE The subject is not white or the lighting NG level is too high i e Use a white subject TRY AGAIN e Lower the illumination level close the iris or use the GAIN switch to decrease the video signal level e Check the setting of the FILTER control e After these checks retry the adjustment AUTO WHITE The color temperature is too low Try NG the following in this order of C TEMP LOW _ precedence CHG FILTER 1 If the FILTER control is in position 2 TRY AGAIN 3 or 4 change it to position 1 then retry the adjustment 2 Check that the subject is completely white then retry the adjustment 3 The color temperature may be beyond the range of the camcorder Fit an appropriate color temperature conversion filter then retry the adjustment AUTO WHITE The color temperature is too high Try NG the following in this order of C TEMP HI precedence CHG FILTER 1 If the FILTER control is in position 1 TRY AGAIN change it to position 2 3 or 4 then retry the adjustment 2 Check that the subject is completely w
188. subject It is also possible to reduce flicker when shooting under fluorescent lighting by changing the shutter speed CLS Clear Scan function When shooting a computer screen or projected image horizontal bands may appear in the camcorder image This is because the vertical scan frequency of the computer generated image is different from the vertical scan frequency of the video system The clear scan function allows you to select a vertical scan frequency to reduce this interference EVS Enhanced Vertical Scan This function enhances the vertical scan resolution from 400 to 450 lines or 450 to 530 lines to reduce flicker However this increases the aliasing Setting the shutter speed CLS and EVS function Notes on setting the shutter speed e The faster you make the shutter speed the darker the image becomes Check the brightness in the viewfinder and if necessary increase the lighting level or adjust the iris e When the shutter speed is very fast shooting a high intensity subject may cause long vertical tails to appear on the highlights smear Note on setting the CLS function The vertical scan frequencies of computer screens vary and it may not be possible to eliminate the interference patterns entirely Note also that the vertical scan frequency may change depending on the software being run 1 1 6 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings oh Set the SHUTTER switch to the ON positio
189. switch 1 to DATE TIME You can record the real time set in menu 101 as the time cord and the calendar set in menu 101 as the user bits Once you set this switch to DATE TIME position it is not possible to retrieve the previous value user bits and time code in the time code generator For how to set the real time clock and calendar see Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar on page 105 Chapter 3 Shooting 65 meow e3240 TIIN Bunooys g Je deyo HAN Setting Time Values TTT Synchronization With External Time Code Signals Gen Lock To edit and compile a recording that is shot using Doo multiple camcorders it is necessary to synchronize the Syrichi oui zation with extemal ame code senals by video and time code of the various camcorders by lock be disallowed i i eAclos gen loc may be disallowed in some cases a 8 i ClipLink shooting For details see step 4 on page 69 in ClipLink Shooting Connection for gen lock Connect the reference video and time code signals to the camcorder as shown below Locking the video and time code signals to an external reference signal GENLOCKIN a A Reference vide signal TC IN eye oe ee ee ne Reference time code signal Locking the video and time code signals to and time code signals another camcorder s video and time code If the reference camcorder is gen locked to an external signals reference signal any other connec
190. switch to and from the basic menu use the MENU switch or MENU dial CHECK DIAG appears before basic menu page 1 when the self diagnostic function has detected an abnormality see page 85 Status indications Display by holding the MENU switch up while the normal indications are present WHITE A 3200K A IRIS STD FILE STD DCC ON SS OFF BATT 14 4 Normal VaR Display by moving the POWER switch to the RE Tce 12 34 56 00 ON position ica NG c 198 5 6 Switch by pressing the age ITAS 18 08 88 o witch by pressing the maS VA 00 00 MENU switch downor ome 30 25 BATT 14 4VU press and turn the MENU dial downward Page 1 9A IRIS DTL LEV M BLACK STRETCH SHUTTER Page 2 9SKIN DTL OFF DL_L STD PRE WHT 3200 Ol I I I Tooo r Basic menu Page 9 TITLE IND YES PUSH m7 a If you set MENU MODE to 2 on the advanced menu page 9 the menu for selecting the 16 9 4 3 mode is added before the basic menu page 1 b The menu configuration differs according to the camcorder s switch settings the connected VCR and the type of input signal A nine page configuration results when all of the basic menu pages are displayed Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 75 O gt xe rmp o m A lt D gt Q p Lom U O Lom D p gt 5 Q O O gt
191. ted camcorders are Using one camcorder as reference to its video and gen locked to the same reference signal time code signals lock the other camcorders video Composite video signal used as reference video signal oa ee Time code signal used as reference time code signal Reference camcorder Locked camcorder VIDEO OUT i I a The output signal from the MONITOR OUT connector on the DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL may discontinue when switching the operation between recording and playback Use the output signal from the VIDEO OUT connector 66 Chapter 3 Shooting Locking the internal time code generator to the reference time code Perform the following steps to synchronize the camcorder s internal time code generator to an external time code 1 Set the TC mode switch 1 to PRESET 2 Set the TC mode switch 2 to F RUN 3 Connect a reference time code and video signal to the camcorder For connections see the previous section Connection for gen lock EXT LK will be displayed in the display window The internal time code generator will maintain its externally synchronized state even after you disconnect the reference time code signal The precision of this synchronization phase alignment of time codes depends on the precision of the camcorder s sync signal generator e After setting up external synchronization allow a few seconds for the camcorder s sync signal g
192. the camcorder s S VIDEO OUT and MONITOR OUT connectors During playback the setup is removed from the output video signal To have the setup added during playback set the setup add to on Menu 221 Using Setup Remove for DSR 500WSL Only Use this menu to remove setup from the video signal which contains setup when the DSBK 501 501P is fitted 1 Display menu 221 The setup remove is factory set to on 221 aR Blinking Setup add on oFF indication If the setting does not need to be changed press the MENU button to close the menu 2 Press the SHIFT button to make the setup remove on oFF indication start blinking then press the ADVANCE button to change the setting to on 3 Press the RESET MENU SET button and then the MENU button The settings are recorded and display window returns to the display shown before the VCR menu Even if you set setup remove to on the video signals output from the camcorder s MONITOR OUT connector during recording will contain setup However the signals removed setup are recorded onto a tape Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 1 1 ams pve suewsnee e ceuo INN sBumes pue sjusuisn py G Jeldeyo HINT White Balance Adjustment Adjusting the white balance ensures that as lighting conditions change white objects remain white in the image and tones remain natural The color of light emitted varies from one light source to another and as the lighting changes the
193. the viewfinder and the signal output from the MONITOR OUT connector are switched to the external video signal When inputting the external video signal EXT INPUT always blinks on the screen Notes e When VIDEO IN is set to EXT the video signals are not output from the S VIDEO OUT connector e When VIDEO IN is set to EXT the basic menu page 5 is not displayed Basic menu page 5 This menu is displayed when CAM is selected on the basic menu page 4 and an external sync signal is input to the GEN LOCK IN connector 9SC PHASE 000 H PHASE 135 Item Settings SC PHASE 000 to 999 Sub carrier phase adjustment for when the camcorder is genlocked H PHASE 000 to 135 normal value Horizontal phase adjustment for to 199 when the camcorder is genlocked a This applies when using an external sync signal to synchronize operation of several camcorders see page 44 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 81 snu pue SUOIeoIpU U38199 JapUMAIA p Ja deyD I Viewfinder Basic Menu ee SEE eee snu PUB SUO EDIPU UBBJOS JOPUIJMAIA y Ja deyD Basic menu page 6 Basic menu page 7 9MARK CUE MARK DUR TIME cHe RE SESOPUSH MM SS 00 00 Item Settings Item Settings MARK CUE MARK normal value CUE MARKER ON normal value OFF Selects Mark mode See ClipLink Shooting page 68
194. tion shown by the arrow 4 Move the ZOOM selector to the MANU position and turn the zoom ring to focus the image Ending close up shooting Return the MACRO ring to its original position turn fully in the opposite direction to the arrow in the figure Reducing the size of the image After completing steps 1 to 4 above if you wish to reduce the size of the image turn the MACRO ring back slightly then use the zoom ring again to focus the image Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 21 mamas pve suewmnee se IIN Settings for Special Cases Settings for special cases Shooting conditions The background is very bright and the subject is too dark Setting Set the A IRIS MODE switch to BACK L turning the indicator on Effect This lightens the foreground The subject is under a spotlight Set the A IRIS MODE switch to SPOT L turning the indicator on This prevents white burn out in highlights of faces and clothes The subject is completely still e g when shooting documents drawings etc Enable the EVS Enhanced Vertical definition System function See page 116 Note Enabling the EVS function tends to increase the occurrence of aliasing problems moir patterns Therefore normally leave the function disabled This enhances the vertical resolution When you wish to give a lush effect as when shooting a wedding or similar occasion Set the FILE setting to HISAT S
195. tives then start recording with the VTR button e During recording the REC TALLY indicator s in the viewfinder light s and REC appears on the viewfinder screen e Depending on the setting of the REC TIME switch see page 21 you can display the total recording time or the length of the current cut on the viewfinder screen e You can use the AUDIO LEVEL knob on the right side to manually adjust the channel 1 audio level To do this you must first set up the VCR section to enable manual adjustment of the audio recording level See page 20 1 2To pause recording press the VTR button again 50 Chapter 3 Shooting Using DynaLatitude Function This function enables detailed adjustment of contrast control in each pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance signal levels If use this function the camcorder automatically adjusts contrast control by detecting luminance levels of each subject DL OFF DL ON However if a subject moves in shooting the brightness of the subject may be changed noise on the black portion may increase depending on subjects For turning on off the function see page 88 and for the effect level see page 81 Recording Cassettes for the DSR 500WSL 500WSPL The DSR 500WSL 500WSPL can use standard size and mini size DVCAM and DV series metal tape cassettes To ensure high quality playback editing and storage of recorded contents we recommend using hig
196. tment values set a Sets the detail edge emphasis of lens iris narrower lens iris and positive values set a wider lens iris DTL LEV 99 to 0 normal value to 99 Negative adjustment values soften the image s edges and positive values sharpen them M BLACK Sets the master pedestal level 99 to 0 normal value to 99 Negative adjustment values make dark areas of the picture darker and increase the contrast Positive adjustment values dark areas of the picture lighter and reduce the contrast STRETCH Sets black stretch compress value 16 to 0 normal value to 15 This function adjusts the intensity of dark areas of the screen Negative values make these areas darker black compress and positive values make these areas brighter black stretch SHUTTER Sets shutter speed or CLS EVS setting see page 116 DSR 500WSL 1 100 normal value 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 EVS CLS 60 4 Hz to 200 3 Hz DSR 500WSPL 1 60 normal value 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 EVS CLS 50 3 Hz to 201 4 Hz This selects either the shutter speed the scan frequency or EVS for the clear scan function When the SHUTTER switch is set to OFF this item cannot be set If you set MENU MODE to 2 on the advanced menu page 9 the menu for selecting the 16 9 4 3 mode is added before the basic menu page 1 Basic menu page 2 9SKIN_DTL OFF DL LEV DynaLat
197. trolling the zoom when using conventional lens REMOTE1 Lens cable 1 790 779 11 REMOTE2 RM VJ1 Remote control connector Remote 8 pin for controlling the control unit Po zoom on the bottom of the equipped lens grip with if microphone _ and monitor Ff Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 41 Oye arene ee A suoljoeuuog pue uMi z se deyo MNN Using Accessories Using the RM LG1 Remote Control Unit You can control the camcorder using the supplied RM LG1 Remote Control Unit Location and Function of Parts J Cable with mini plug Switches 1 and 2 Velcro Switch name displays Cable clamp groove Cable with mini plug Connect to the REMOTE connector 1 on page 23 on the DSR 500WSL SOOWSPL Switches 1 and 2 You can assign functions to these switches using the advanced menu page 3 see page 88 of the DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL Each can be used as the following types of switch VTR switch MARK switch CUE switch or NG switch At the shipping of the DSR SOOWSL SOOWSPL switch 1 is set as the VTR switch and switch 2 is set as the MARK switch For information about the advanced menu and function of each switch see Location and Function of Parts on page 12 and Viewfinder Advanced Menu on page 86 Switch name displays Stickers supplied with RM LG1 can be attached here to indi
198. ts counter value to TC mode switch 2 SET 0 00 00 DISPLAY TC Resets time code to TC mode switch 1 PRESET 00 00 00 00 DISPLAY U BIT TC mode switch 1 PRESET TC mode switch 2 SET Resets user bit to 00 00 00 00 18 Chapter 1 Overview a Bits of time code recorded on tape in which users can record necessary information Also this button is used to change VCR menu settings For details on the VCR menu see Setting on the VCR Section VCR Menu page 103 O Speaker Outputs the recorded or playback audio When a warning indicator appears in the viewfinder or display window the speaker sounds a warning tone The speaker is muted does not output a warning tone when an earphone is connected to the EARPHONE connector on page 15 For details on the warning tone see Warning System page 127 ALARM alarm tone volume adjustment knob Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the speaker on page 18 or the EARPHONE connector on page 15 Turning this knob to the minimum setting mutes the alarm tone MONITOR monitor volume adjustment knob Controls the volume of the sound other than the warning tone that is output via the speaker on page 18 or the EARPHONE connector on page 15 Turning this knob to the minimum setting mutes the audio output Operation panel under the cover
199. unctioning HUMID Appears when there is condensation on the drum SLACK Appears when there is a tape winding fault For measures against warning indications see Warning System page 127 Service indication Appears during maintenance or VCR menu operations page 103 It does not appear during normal operation Battery capacity indication This indicates the battery capacity and voltage as shown below Change menu setting for the battery you are using For menu settings see Menu 206 Selecting Battery Capacity Indication page 106 Battery voltage Indication BP L40 L40A L60 NP 1B BP 90A L60A L90 L90A BATT E N 888 F 15 0 V or more 12 5 V or more BATT E 888 F 14 0 to 15 0 V 12 0 to 12 5 V BATT Emm F 13 0 to 14 0 V 11 75 to 12 0 V BATT E EN am F 12 0 to 13 0 V 11 5to 11 75 V BATT E il F 11 3 to 12 0 V 11 3 to 11 5 V BATT E IN E F blinking 11 25 to 11 3 V 11 25 to 11 3 V BATT E im F blinking 11 0 to 11 25 V 11 0 to 11 25 V BATT E F blinking 11 0 V or less 11 0 V or less 1 Replace the battery pack when this indication appears Continued Chapter 1 Overview 17 U ea WH IMI Location and Function of Parts EB eee eT ETE E e ee M M JeIdeyo WA Indication Description Tape remaining indication During recording or pause Indication mode this indication shows the remaining tape time as shown below It is not displayed when no cassette
200. ut CHARACTER switch Set ON to superimpose text information on the monitor output 20 Chapter 1 Overview Set this switch ON when using the freeze mix function TC time code mode switch 2 Sets the mode for advancing time code values when the TC mode switch 1 has been set to PRESET F RUN The time code advances continuously whether or not the camcorder is recording Use this setting to align the time code value with real time SET Use this setting to set the time code or user bit value R RUN The time code value advances only during recording Use this setting to have consecutive recordings on the tape There are two time code frame modes drop frame DF mode and non drop frame NDF mode This product is shipped with drop frame mode selected For details on switching between drop frame mode and non drop frame mode see Selecting Frame Mode DF NDF for Time Code for DSR 500WSL Only Menu 204 page 105 For details on drop frame mode and non drop frame mode see Drop frame mode for DSR 5OOWSL only on page 65 TC time code mode switch 1 Selects between resetting the time code value or continuing from the time code value at the end of the previous recording PRESET This starts recording time code values on the tape from the currently set value REGEN During back space editing this reads the tape s current time code value and sets the time code to record starting from that value The ti
201. you have started recording 5 Set up the camcorder to suit your recording objectives and press the VTR button on the To pause recording Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens For instructions on continuing to record after a pause see Back Space Editing page 58 To stop recording Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens then press the STOP button With this state it is impossible to start back space editing To remove the Check that the power is on then d 1 cassette press the EJECT button to open the CAMCOTCET Qr TENS cassette holder and remove the cassette Close the cassette holder Manually adjusting audio recording level 1 In step 3 above Recording on the Internal 2 While checking the audio level in the display VCR set the AUDIO SELECT CH 1 CH 2 switches to MAN see page 54 window turn the AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 knobs for the channel being used for microphone or wireless microphone system connection CH 1 or CH 2 so that the maximum audio level is under 0 dB WARNING PBDATENDFEXT LK HOLD CMe Oe Or Le 0 CLL H MIN SEC FRM CLIP See CL cont IP TAPE EE EEE E BC DC BATTE m m mm m E F EE RF SERVO HUMID SLACK MENU SET Audio level indications RECTIME SKIN DTL EXTVTR MENU ADVANCE SHIFT OUTPUT 1OON COMPONENT OOF vaso 25 AUDIO LEVEL CH 1 CH 2 knobs AUDIO LEVEL lo auto of lo man O
202. ys basic menu page 8 again The title created is retained even when you power the camcorder off 84 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus When CHECK DIAG is displayed The CHECK DIAG indication appears in the status display area whenever the camcorder s automatic self diagnostic function detects an abnormality Access this page and perform error checking This page is displayed as basic menu page 1 CHECK DIAG will also be displayed if there is a problem on the sync signal input to the GEN LOCK IN connector Input a proper sync signal and then perform error checking CHECK DIAG YES 9PUSH To perform error checking Press the MENU dial The error checking performs on the digital signal processing DSP and memory circuits and the results are displayed When no error is detected OK appears Example If an abnormality is detected in the DSP circuit DIAGNOSIS DSP ERROR MEMORY OK DIAG ERROR The error message DIAG ERROR appears when the normal indications are displayed If this message appears contact your Sony dealer Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 85 snuay pue suoedpu UBEs0S JapUMAIA p Ja deyD WT Viewfinder Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Operations See also the figure on next page To display the advanced menu Move the POWER switch to the ON position while holding down the MENU dial To change the

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