Sony 500WSPL manual

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Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones Sony 500WSPL. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica Sony 500WSPL o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Sony 500WSPL se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Sony 500WSPL, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Sony 500WSPL debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Sony 500WSPL
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Sony 500WSPL
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Sony 500WSPL
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Sony 500WSPL no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Sony 500WSPL y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Sony en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Sony 500WSPL, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Sony 500WSPL, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Sony 500WSPL. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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     2000 Sony Corporation DSR-500WSL/500WSPL Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 3-866-520- 13 (1) Digital Camcor der DSR-500WSL/500WSPL[...]

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    2 VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt gällande föreskrifter. VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käy[...]

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    Table of Contents 3 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 1 Overview T able of Contents Product Configurations .................................................... 7 Features ............................................................................. 8 Features on Camera Section ................................................ 8 Features on V[...]

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    4 Table of Contents T able of Contents Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus T able of Contents Chapter 3 Shooting Using an AC Adaptor ........................................................ 48 Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System ........... 48 Basic Procedure f or Shooting ........................................ 49 Using[...]

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    Table of Contents 5 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Viewfinder Normal Indications ....................................... 76 Status Indications .............................................................. 79 Viewfinder Basic Men u ................................................... 80 Basic Menu Operations .....................................[...]

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    6 Table of Contents T able of Contents Appendix Menu 221 Using Setup Remove (for DSR-500WSL Only) .......................................................................... 111 White Balance Adjustment ........................................... 112 Saving an Appropriate White Balance V alue in Memory ...............................................[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 7 Pr oduct Configurations Chapter 1 Overview VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor Microphone (with the wind screen attached) DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder Test chart for flange focal length adjustment DSR-500WS/500WSP Camcorder Shoulder strap RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit Switch guard* * The switch guard can be removed. (See page 12[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 8 Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Features Features on Camera Section 2 / 3 -inch IT type Power HAD WS CCD The DSR-500WSL/500WSPL Digital Cam[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 9 1) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout 2) TTL = Total 3) DUR = Duration 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. I[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 10 Chapter 1 Overview 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 81). Video monitor output with text The v[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 11 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 13[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 12 Chapter 1 Overview 1 MIC IN +48 V connector 2 VF connector 3 FILTER control 4 Lens mount 5 SHUTTER switch 6 TAKE button 7 AUDIO LEVEL knob 8 WHT/BLK switch 9 VTR button 0 Switch guard Fr ont Vie w 1 MIC (microphone) IN +48 V connector (XLR 3- pin, female) Connect the supplied microphone or an optional microphone (operable with[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 13 Right Side View Front section 1 EZ FOCUS button 1 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 [...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 14 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts 4 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.) When this function is used, the iris and the w[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 15 EJECT F FWD STOP PLAY REW Rear section 1 EJECT Z button Press to open the cassette holder ( 1 on page 24) when the camcorder is powered. 2 Tape transport buttons and indicators These buttons transport the tape as shown below. Note During recording, none of these buttons operates. 3 EARPHONE connector (mini-j[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 16 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts 7 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 ( 4 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 di[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 17 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[ xxxxxx ]F 15.0 V or more 12[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 18 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts 9 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 ( 6 on page 15), and the TC mode switches 1 ( 9 on page 20) and 2 ( 8 on page 20) . a) Bits of ti[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 19 qa ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knob Controls the volume of the warning tone that is output via the speaker ( 0 on page 18) or the EARPHONE connector ( 3 on page 15) . Turning this knob to the minimum setting mutes the alarm tone. qs MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob Controls the volume of the[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 20 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts 3 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 DISPLAY switch ( 6 on page 15) is set to U-B[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 21 REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR OUTPUT VTR TRIGGER A UDIO LEVEL A UDIO SELECT A UDIO IN CH-1 LITHIUM BA TT MENU TTL DUR ON OFF OFF TTL RESET PARALLE L PRESET DATE/TIME F-RUN REGEN F-RUN R-RUN VJ MIC WRR SET INT ONL Y EXT ONL Y FRONT REAR MIX EXT VBS COMPONENT . MONITOR SELECT Y/C SET ClipLink CONTINUE ADV ANCE SHI[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 22 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts 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 displ[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 23 Left and Upper View Front section 1 Shoulder strap fitting To use the supplied shoulder strap, fix one end here and the other end to the right side. (See page 38.) 2 Attachment shoe for large viewfinder This allows you to attach the optional electronic viewfinder. (See page 35.) 3 Accessory fitting shoe and [...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 24 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts 0 LENS connector (12-pin) Connect the lens cable. qa VIDEO OUT connector (BNC) This outputs the video signal captured by the camcorder. qs REMOTE connector 2 (10-pin) Connect the optional RM-M7G Remote Control Unit to this connector. Set the CAMERA SELECT switch on the bottom[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 25 Rear and Bottom 1 TALLY (back tally)indicator (red) This indicator lights during recording.It will not light if the TALLY switch 2 is set to OFF.This indicator also blinks to indicate warnings in the same manner as the REC/TALLY indicator in the viewfinder. 6 WRR connector Note Use a jitterless LTC signal.Us[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 26 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts 3 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[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 27 1 Iris ring !™ !£ !¢ !∞ !§ 5 M button 6 F.B adjustment ring and F.B fixing screw 7 MACRO ring 8 ZOOM selector 9 Zoom remote control connector 0 Lens connector VCL-918BY Zoom Lens (not supplied) qs VTR button qa RET button 2 Zoom ring 4 Lens hood 3 Focus ring qf IRIS selector qg Motorized zoom lever qd[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 28 Chapter 1 Overview Location and Function of P ar ts 1 Iris ring For manual iris control, set the IRIS selector to the “M” position, and turn this ring. 2 Zoom ring For direct manual zoom control, set the ZOOM selector to the “MANU.” position, and turn this ring. 3 Focus ring Turn this ring to focus the lens on the subj[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 29 DXF-801/801CE Vie wfinder 1 Eyepiece focusing knob Turn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match your eyesight. (See page 118.) 2 Stopper Lift up when detaching the viewfinder (See page 34) . 3 LIGHT switch and light The light lights the lens and the switch controls the light as follows. HIGH/LOW: Turn t[...]

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    Chapter 1 Overview 30 Chapter 1 Overview 6 REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red) • From the time when you press the VTR button ( 9 on page 12 and qs on page 28) on the lens (not supplied) or camcorder, this flashes until recording starts, then stays on continuously during recording. • This is also used to indicate a fault. (See page 127.[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 31 LI LITHIUM BATT 1 POWER switch Catch Battery cover Press and pull forward. Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections The camcorder uses a lithium battery to retain stored data. When using the camcorder for the first time, be sure to insert the supplied lithium battery (CR2032). The camc[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 32 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Fitting the Lens Retaining rubber Lens mount cap Lens fixing lever Align and push in. Note Be sure to turn off the power before fitting the lens. 1 Remove the retaining rubber which prevents the lens mount from coming loose, then raise the lens fixing lever, and remove the lens [...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 33 Remove lens hood Lens hood fixing knob Filter (optional) Fitting optional filters Loosen the lens hood fixing knob to remove the lens hood, then attach the filter.[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 34 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections VF connector Retaining catch Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring Viewfinder front-to-back position locking knob Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring Using Accessories Using the Viewfinder Removing the viewfinder 1 Pull the viewfinder plug out of the VF connect[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 35 Fitting the 4-inch/5-inc h Electr onic 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 y 20-pin) 1-783-66[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 36 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using Accessories Screws removed from the camcorder CAC-12 Microphone adaptor Using an Optional Micr ophone 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[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 37 Using a Video Light For the DSR-500WSL/500WSPL, 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. • If you connect the video light to the video light connector on the DSR-500WSL/500WSPL (page 23) a[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 38 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 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. 2 Fit the other clip to the shoulder strap fitting on the other side of the grip in the[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 39 WRR WRR connector CA-WR855 Fasten the screws (supplied with the WRR-855A). Connecting to A udio System The DSR-500WSL/500WSPL 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 microphon[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 40 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using Accessories WRR-810A/860A Input selection switch: Set to LINE. To audio mixer, etc. AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2 5 4 14 2,3 LINE MIC +48V ON A UDIO IN CH-1 FRONT VJ MIC WRR REAR CH-2 To connect a WRR-810A/860A Attach the WRR tuner fitting (not supplied) (Part No. A-8278-057-A) to th[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 41 Using the Optional RM-VJ1 Remote Contr ol 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. Note Be sure to use the CCA-7[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 42 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using Accessories Using the RM-LG1 Remote Contr ol Unit You can control the camcorder using the supplied RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit. Location and Function of Parts 1 Cable with mini-plug Connect to the REMOTE connector 1 ( 5 on page 23) on the DSR-500WSL/500WSPL. 2 Switches 1 an[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 43 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 So[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 44 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections VTR VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT GEN LOCK IN VIDEO OUT GEN LOCK IN VIDEO OUT GEN LOCK IN Example 1: Camcorder 2 synchronized to the signal from camcorder 1 Camcorder 1 DSR-500WSL/500WSPL CCZ-A Camera Cable BNC cable Portable VCR To camera connector To video input connector Camcorder 2 DS[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 45 Notes • The camcorder does not support the noiseless function of the various speed playback. • The slow playback will be automatically released to protect the tape if the slow playback lasts for about one minute. Connecting the DSR-70/70P Digital Videocassette Recor der (Opt[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 46 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections LOCK Align these lines. BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A P o wer Supply The following power supplies can be used with the camcorder. • BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A lithium-ion battery pack • NP-1B Ni-Cd Battery Pack (The DC-L1Battery Adaptor is required.) • BP-90A Ni-Cd Batt[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 47 LOCK Matching line on the camcorder “LOCK” arrow 2 Slide the battery pack down until its “LOCK” arrow points at the matching line on the camcorder. LOCK Holding the button in, pull the battery pack up. Detaching the battery pack Continuous operation when operating with o[...]

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    Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections 48 Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections Using an A C 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. Using an AC-DN1/DN2A AC Adaptor Mount the AC-DN1/DN2A on the camcorder in the same way as a batt[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 49 Chapter 3 Shooting Basic Pr ocedure f or Shooting 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 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 i[...]

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    50 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 7 Check the sound system settings. • Microphone connections • 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 ba[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 51 Chapter 3 Shooting Recor ding Cassettes f or 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 highly reliable DVCAM cassettes). The following table lists th[...]

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    52 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Recor ding Checking the tape for slack Paper clip, etc. Reel See page 53 on how to insert a cassette. 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 the cassette holder, and after about 10 seconds tak[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 53 Chapter 3 Shooting 1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check the following items in the display window. Item to check Indication and steps See also How is the battery? BATT E [ xxxxxx ] F: The battery is fully charged. If two or fewer marks x appear and the indication is blinking, replace the battery. “ 8 Display window” (pag[...]

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    54 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Recor ding 3 Make the switch settings shown in the figure below. PUSH PUSH • 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 [...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 55 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). Note One of the following warning indications appears in the display area when you change the audio mode sett[...]

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    56 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Recor ding Recor ding 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 se[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 57 Chapter 3 Shooting Note 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 camc[...]

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    58 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Operation at playback Step Fast forward the tape Press the F FWD button. Rewind the tape Press the REW button. 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 stand[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 59 Chapter 3 Shooting EJECT F FWD STOP PLAY REW REV button FWD button 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[...]

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    60 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 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. Note Do not shut off the power while using the edit search function. The VCR may not be able to find[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 61 Chapter 3 Shooting EJECT F FWD STOP PLAY REW Pla yback — Chec king Recor ded Contents Chec king the Recor ded Contents Immediatel y After Shooting — Recor ding Re view F FWD button STOP button REW button PLAY button Immediately after shooting, you can use the recording review function to automatically rewind and play back [...]

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    62 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 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. Note Discontinuous recording in [...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 63 Chapter 3 Shooting Setting the User Bit V alue Note 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”. 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 [...]

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    64 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Setting Time V alues Setting the Time Code V alue For details of setting user bits, see “Setting the User Bit Value” on previous page. Note 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”. 1 Set the DISPLAY sw[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 65 Chapter 3 Shooting 6 Use the TC mode switch 2 to set the desired running mode. 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 frequency is in fact 29.97 frames per second[...]

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    66 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Setting Time V alues Synchr onization With External Time Code Signals — Gen-Loc k 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 Locking the video and time code signals to ano[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 67 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 t[...]

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    68 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 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 t[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 69 Chapter 3 Shooting The following display appears on the viewfinder screen. To record the cassette name/number Access basic menu page 7 to specify a name or number for the inserted cassette (see page 82). Notes • If you use a cassette that contains data recorded via a different VCR, when you enter a cassette name/number in th[...]

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    70 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting 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 “[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 71 Chapter 3 Shooting 4 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Mark IN point. 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 (orang[...]

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    72 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode Result and response If these indications do not appear in the display window, access the VCR menu and set ClipLink function to on (see page 109). Make sure there are enough capacity for recording clips (see page 18). CLIP and IP (when the DSBK- 301A is fitted) appear in th[...]

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    Chapter 3 Shooting 73 Chapter 3 Shooting 4 Press the ClipLink CONTINUE button. The tape remaining indication in the display window flashes as the camcorder automatically searches 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 [...]

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    74 Chapter 3 Shooting Chapter 3 Shooting When recording in ClipLink mode is started and previous recording is overwritten When recording in ClipLink mode is started after a previous recording Previous recording New recording Previous Index Pictures: erased New Index Pictures are recorded (when the DSBK-301A is fitted). ClipLink log data: overwritte[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 75 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus ON OFF MENU STATUS     WHITE : A 3200K A.IRIS: STD FILE : STD DCC+ : ON   SS :OFF BATT:14.4V     m A.IRIS : ± 0 DTL LEV: ± 0 M.BLACK: ± 0 STRETCH: ± 0 SHUTTER: OFF     m SKIN[...]

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    76 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus During normal operation, the following items can be indicated in the viewfinder. DISPLAY switch setting Time data displayed COUNTER CNT: Tape transport time TC TCG: a time code from the time code generator TCR: a time code from the time code reade[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 77 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 5 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 6 Clip remaining indication The number of ava[...]

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    78 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus qj EVS indication This appears when the EVS (Enhanced Vertical definition System) function is enabled. (See page 116.) qk Lens f-stop indication This shows the f-stop of the lens. Note Depending on the lens being used, this indication may differ s[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 79 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus ws 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 [...]

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    80 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Basic Men u Contents and Settings of Each Menu P age Each page’s contents and settings are described below. Basic menu page 1 To display the basic menu pages, press the MENU switch downward (to ON position) or press the MENU dial whi[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 81 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Basic menu page 2 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 [...]

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    82 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Viewfinder Basic Men u Basic menu page 6 Setting the recording time in seconds Move the cursor to DUR TIME, then press the MENU dial. A value of seconds appears. If you turn the MENU dial when “59” is displayed, the number under “MM” incre[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 83 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. 4 Turn the MENU dial to move the text entry arrow. 5 Return to step 3 and repeat the text entry procedure. 6 After complet[...]

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    84 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Basic Menu Initial cursor position To record a title (basic menu page 9) 1 Access basic menu page 9 (title display). 2 Press the MENU dial once. The title is superimposed to the picture displayed on the viewfinder screen. 3 Start shoot[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 85 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 [...]

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    86 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Ad v anced Menu Ad v anced 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 page Align the cursor to the page number[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 87 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Contents and Settings of Each Men u Pa ge 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 O[...]

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    88 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Ad vanced Men u Advanced menu page 3 a) For DSR-500WSPL: EBU75 Item Settings GAIN This sets gain values for the positions of the GAIN switch. The HIGH, MID, and LOW values must be set so that LOW < MID < HIGH. LOW Sets the L posi[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 89 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Item MARKER Selects ON/OFF setting for center marker, size setting (percentage of viewfinder screen area), and display ON/ OFF setting. CENT/90% (normal value): Displays center marker and safety zone marker at 90% size. CENT/80%: Displays center m[...]

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    90 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Vie wfinder Ad vanced Men u Advanced menu page 6 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 t[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 91 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus EZ mode settings The following settings are set for the camcorder when EZ mode has been selected. Item Settings STD CUSTOM Setup file STD Selectable Detail level ±0 Selectable Master black ±0 Selectable Black stretch ±0 Selectable Skin detail O[...]

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    92 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Advanced menu page 9 Advanced menu pages 10 to 13 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 w[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 93 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Video Output and Vie wfinder 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 2 / 3 -inch optics 4:3 effect[...]

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    94 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Setup Files 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 us[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 95 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus To call up files recorded onto a tape Load the cassette that contains the recorded files. 1 Set the SETUP switch to FILE. 2 Access advanced menu page 10. 3 Move the cursor to SELECT FILE with the MENU switch and move the MENU dial to select TAPE. [...]

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    96 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 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,[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 97 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus  PAGE13(NEXT m $ PREV m 4 )  FILE STORE FILE:*HISAT m DESTINATION FILE USER1 STORE FILE SURE? (YES m PUSH)   EXIT MENU (YES m PUSH) 3 Access advanced menu page 13. a) An asterisk (*) appears in front of any factory[...]

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    98 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 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 W[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 99 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Using SetupNa vi 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 set[...]

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    100 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus Recor ding the Menu Settings Onto a T ape 1 Load the tape onto which the settings are to be recorded. Turn the camcorder power on. 2 Make your basic menu settings. For details of this operation, see “Basic Menu Operations” (page 80). 3 Again,[...]

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    Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 101 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus To abort the data recording while in progress Press the MENU dial. After the data has been recorded, the following display appears. Notes • It takes about three and a half minutes to record the data. • The former setupnavi data or the recorde[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 103 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings You can use the VCR menu for settings on the VCR section. Frame mode selection for time code (DSR-500WSL only) 204 Page 105 Battery capacity indication selection 206 Page 106 Standby-on period setting 207 Page 106 Use auto-check function 210 Page 107 Selection of ClipLink fun[...]

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    104 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 Press the MENU button. “DIAG” appears in the display window and the time data display in the display window switches to the menu display. 2 Press the ADVANCE button repeatedly until the desired menu appears. 3 Press the SHIFT button. This shows the current settings for [...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 105 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Cloc k and Calendar 1 Display menu 101 and press the SHIFT button. The current calendar setting appears in the setting mode format (yyyymmdd). Example: October 8, 2000 Note The first two digits of the year setting cannot be directly changed. 2 U[...]

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    106 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings VCR Menu Operation 1 Display menu 204. The menu number and the current frame mode setting are shown. Example: dF (drop-frame mode) 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 frame mode start blinki[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 107 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Example: 8 minutes 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 (fa[...]

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    108 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings VCR Menu Operation 6 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens. Test recording starts. The display changes as shown below during recording. (The hyphen following “At” moves to right.) After about 1 minute, the tape is rewound to the recording start position and playba[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 109 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 212 Selecting A udio Recor ding Mode The audio 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 samp[...]

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    110 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings VCR Menu Operation Menu 213 Selecting A udio Reference Le vel 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 r[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 111 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Menu 220 Using Setup Ad d (f or 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. If the setting does not need to be changed, press the MENU button to close the menu. 2 Press the SHIFT button to[...]

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    112 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 2 1 51 3 4 1 Make the following settings. • POWER switch: ON • OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch: one of the CAM positions • Lens IRIS selector: A (automatic) • ATW button: off 2 Set the FILTER control according to the lighting conditions. (See page 49.) 3 Set the W. BAL switch[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 113 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 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. BA[...]

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    114 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Light Sour ces and Color T emperature 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[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 115 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 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 Message Meaning and corrections t[...]

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    116 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 1 Set the SHUTTER switch to the ON position. 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[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 117 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 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 n[...]

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    118 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Vie wfinder 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. Adjusting the eyepiec[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 119 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings RET IRIS W T M A ZOOM MANU. SERVO 9 4,11 2 1 3 86 5 7 Adjusting the Lens Flange Focal Length Adjustment It is necessary to adjust the flange focal length (the distance from the lens flange to the plane of the image along the optical axis) in the following cases. • When a le[...]

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    120 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings RET IRIS W T M A Adjusting the Lens There are three ways of adjusting the iris: automatically, manually, and with the instant automatic iris adjustment function. Iris adjustment Iris Adjustments Iris ring Instant automatic iris button IRIS selector ZEBRA button A.IRIS MODE sw[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 121 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 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 rec[...]

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    122 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Settings for special cases The background is very bright, and the subject is too dark. Settings f or Special Cases Setting Effect Set the A.IRIS MODE switch to BACK L, turning the indicator on. This lightens the foreground. The subject is under a spotlight. Set the A.IRIS MOD[...]

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    Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 123 Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings Skin Detail Correction The DSR-500WSL/500WSPL 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, [...]

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    Appendix 125 Appendix 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 ca[...]

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    126 Appendix Appendix 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. Note The PDVM-12CL Cleaning Cassette can be used only once. When the [...]

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    Appendix 127 Appendix W arning System When the camcorder is powered on, or if a fault occurs during operation, a warning is given in the following ways: • By warning indications in the display window. • By means of the WARNING indicator together with a warning tone from the speaker or earphone. • By the warning indicators in the viewfinder. Y[...]

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    128 Appendix Appendix 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 happenin[...]

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    Appendix 129 Appendix Troubleshooting chart The indication “Er91-13F” appears in the display window. Cause T r oub leshooting You can use this chart to establish possible causes of an apparent problem; always double-check before sending the unit for repair. If a problem persists, contact your Sony dealer. Symptoms Remedy The unit does not power[...]

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    130 Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting chart (continued) Symptoms Cause Remedy The time code setting is not possible. 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. Only the REGEN mode can be used for Cl[...]

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    Appendix 131 Appendix Video S/N ratio (output from the VIDEO OUT connector) 63 dB (typical) (DSR-500WSL) 61 dB (typical) (DSR-500WSPL) Registration 0.05% for all zones, without lens Input connectors AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2:XLR-3 pin × 2, female –60 dBu, 3 k Ω +4 dBu, 10 k Ω (0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms) GEN LOCK IN: BNC 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω VIDEO IN: BNC 1.0 [...]

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    132 Appendix Appendix 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) 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[...]

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    Appendix 133 Appendix Supplied accessories DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder (1) Microphone (1) Wind screen (1) VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (1) Shoulder strap (1) RM-LG1 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[...]

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    134 Appendix Appendix 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 [...]

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    Appendix 135 Appendix Char t of Optional Components and Accessories EC-0.5C2/0.3C2 Microphone Cable ECM-670/672 and C-74 Microphone RM-M7G Remote Control Unit CCA-7 cable CCA-7-7A cable VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor Tripod LC-DS500 Carrying Case LCR-1 Raincover DC-L90 Battery Adaptor BP-L40/L60/L60A/ L90/L90A Battery Pack CMA-8A/8ACE or AC- 550/550CE AC A[...]

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    136 Appendix Appendix What Is ClipLink? The ClipLink TM 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. Note When an external equipmen[...]

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    Appendix 137 Appendix ClipLink Operation Flo w 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 e[...]

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    138 Appendix Appendix 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 [...]

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    Appendix 139 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 [...]

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    140 Appendix Appendix 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. Recording capacity for Mark IN/OUT time codes and Cue poi[...]

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    Appendix 141 Appendix 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 T[...]

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    142 Appendix Appendix 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 ta[...]

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