Sony DSR-500WSPL User Manual
DSR-500WSL/500WSPL
3-866-520-14(1)
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Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
DSR-500WSL/500WSPL
2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazar d, 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
VARNING
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Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model 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.
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Serial No.
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type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til laverandøren.
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Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av
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Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.
For customers in the USA
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-500WSPL 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:
• EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
• 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)
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in
als KCA
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Overview
Chapter 2
Fitting and
Connections
Product Configurations ....................................................7
Features .............................................................................8
Features on Camera Section ................................................ 8
Features on VCR Section .................................................. 10
Location and Function of Parts .....................................12
Front V iew ......................................................................... 12
Right Side V iew................................................................. 13
Left and Upper V iew ......................................................... 23
Rear and Bottom................................................................ 25
VCL-918BY Zoom Lens (not supplied) ........................... 27
DXF-801/801CE V iewfinder............................................. 29
Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery ...............31
Fitting the Lens ...............................................................32
Using Accessories ..........................................................34
Using the Viewfinder......................................................... 34
Fitting the 4-inch/5-inch Electronic Viewfinder ............... 35
Fitting to a Tripod.............................................................. 35
Using an Optional Microphone ......................................... 36
Using a Video Light .......................................................... 37
Fitting the Shoulder Strap ................................................. 38
Connecting to Audio System............................................. 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 ....................................................................44
Connecting a Number of Camcorders ............................... 44
Connecting the DSR-70/70P Digital Videocassette
Recorder (Optional DSBK-140 Is Required) ............... 45
Connecting an External VCR ............................................ 45
Power Supply...................................................................46
Using a BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A Battery
Pack .............................................................................. 46
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Chapter 3
Using an AC Adaptor ........................................................ 48
Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System ........... 48
Shooting
Basic Procedure for Shooting........................................49
Using DynaLatitude Function ........................................... 50
Recording ........................................................................51
Cassettes for the DSR-500WSL/500WSPL ...................... 51
Recording on the Internal VCR......................................... 52
Recording an External Video Signals................................ 56
Recording on an External VCR Using the VTR Connector
(26-pin)......................................................................... 56
Recording on an External VCR Using the DV OUT
Connector ..................................................................... 57
Back Space Editing.........................................................58
Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position ........... 58
Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space
Editing .......................................................................... 59
Using the Freeze Mix Function......................................... 60
Playback — Checking Recorded Contents ...................61
Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After
Shooting — Recording Review ................................... 61
Chapter 4
Viewfinder Screen
Indications and
Menus
Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder .......... 61
Viewing Color Playback.................................................... 61
Setting Time Values.........................................................62
Setting the User Bit Value ................................................. 63
Setting the Time Code Value ............................................. 64
Synchronization With External Time Code Signals
— Gen-Lock................................................................. 66
ClipLink Shooting ...........................................................68
Setting Editing Points While Shooting.............................. 70
Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode ........................... 72
Viewfinder Screen Indications .......................................75
Changing the V iewfinder Display ..................................... 75
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Viewfinder Normal Indications.......................................76
Status Indications .............................................................. 79
Viewfinder Basic Menu ...................................................80
Basic Menu Operations ..................................................... 80
Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page........................ 80
Viewfinder Advanced Menu............................................86
Advanced Menu Operations.............................................. 86
Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page........................ 87
Video Output and Viewfinder Picture ............................... 93
Setup Files .......................................................................94
Calling up a Setup File ...................................................... 94
Changing File Settings ...................................................... 96
Saving File Settings........................................................... 96
Using SetupNavi and SetupLog.....................................99
Setting Up the Camera Using Data Recorded on Tape ..... 99
Recording the Menu Settings Onto a Tape...................... 100
Viewing SetupLog Data .................................................. 101
Chapter 5
Adjustments and
Settings
Setting on the VCR Section — VCR Menu...................103
VCR Menu Operation ....................................................104
Basic Operation ............................................................... 104
Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar... 105
Menu 201 Checking the Total Operating (Power-On)
Hours .......................................................................... 105
Menu 204 Selecting Frame Mode (DF/NDF) for Time
Code (for DSR-500WSL Only) ................................. 105
Menu 206 Selecting Battery Capacity Indication .......... 106
Menu 207 Setting Standby-On Period ........................... 106
Menu 210 Using Auto-Check Function .......................... 107
Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function ......................... 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 ................................ 110
Menu 220 Using Setup Add (for DSR-500WSL
Only) .......................................................................... 111
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Menu 221 Using Setup Remove (for DSR-500WSL
Only) .......................................................................... 111
White Balance Adjustment...........................................112
Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in
Memory ...................................................................... 112
Using the Preset White Balance Settings ........................ 113
Light Sources and Color Temperature............................. 114
Using the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
Function...................................................................... 114
Black Balance Adjustment ...........................................115
Shutter Settings ............................................................116
Viewfinder Screen Adjustments ..................................118
Adjusting the Lens........................................................119
Flange Focal Length Adjustment .................................... 119
Appendix
Iris Adjustments............................................................... 120
Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity........................................... 121
Macrophotography .......................................................... 121
Settings for Special Cases ...........................................122
Skin Detail Correction..................................................... 123
Adjusting Color in the Specified Area ............................ 123
Important Notes on Operation .....................................125
Characteristics of CCD Sensors ...................................... 125
Cleaning the Video Heads ............................................126
Warning System ............................................................127
Condensation................................................................... 128
Troubleshooting ............................................................129
Specifications................................................................131
Related Products.............................................................. 133
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Measuring Horizontal Resolution ................................... 134
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories ......135
What is ClipLink? ..........................................................136
How ClipLink Changes Video Production Techniques ... 136
ClipLink Operation Flow...............................................137
Example System Configuration ...................................... 137
Data Generated When Shooting...................................... 138
Glossary.........................................................................141
Product Configurations
The DSR-500WSL/500WSPL consists of the following items:
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder
Switch guard*
DSR-500WS/500WSP
Camcorder
• Lens mount cap
• Binding tie
• Operating instructions
* The switch guard can be removed. (See page 12.)
Microphone (with the
wind screen attached)
Test chart for flange
focal length
adjustment
Shoulder strap
VCT-U14 Tripod
Adaptor
RM-LG1 Remote
Control Unit
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Features
Features on Camera Section
2
/3-inch IT type Power HAD WS CCD
Chapter 1 Overview
The DSR-500WSL/500WSPL Digital Camcorder uses
a newly developed 520,000-pixel Power HAD WS
(wide screen) CCD, for outstanding sensitivity and
picture quality.
•Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)
•S/N: 63 dB
•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 produced
by the WS CCD. (See page 92.)
Wide-aspect ID signals
A menu setting is available to add wide-aspect ID
signals
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)
to 16:9-mode video signals.
2)
(See page 92.)
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
•Skin detail function: this function gives a slightly
softer appearance to the subject’s face. The target
skin color can be automatically set.
•Black halo correction
•Red/green vertical detail correction: this function
performs vertical detail compensation for both red
and green signals.
•Horizontal detail frequency control
Recording and managing setup data
In addition to the setup menu that is displayed in the
viewfinder screen, the DSR-500WSL/500WSPL 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-500WSL/500WSPL comes with
factory preset files that contain shipped settings and
you can freely create user files as well. (See page 94.)
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1) ID signals complying with EIAJ CPR-1204 (DSR500WSL) or complying with ETS WSS (DSR500WSPL).
2) Video signals refer to the following:
• Video signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector
and MONITOR OUT connector.
• The Y component of Y/C separate signals and the Y
component of component signals output from the VTR
connector.
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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.
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.)
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Functions boost operability
Controlling with the RM-VJ1 Remote Control
Unit
You can control this unit while watching 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.)
1)
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.)
)
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.)
2)
•Total recording time for all cuts (TTL
•Total recording time for current cut (DUR
)
3)
)
Viewfinder super detail
Video signals for the viewfinder are mixed with DTL
signals to make focusing easier.
Dual zebra pattern display
Two types of zebra patterns, zebra 1 and zebra 2 can
be displayed simultaneously or independently. The
zebra 1 can be set to the levels ranging from 70 to 90
IRE on the DSR-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.)
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1) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout
2) TTL = Total
3) DUR = Duration
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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
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other value through menu setting (See page 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.)
Features on VCR Section
The DSR-500WSL/500WSPL uses the DVCAM
recording format. The internal 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-500WSL/500WSPL.
(Cassettes recorded in LP mode cannot be played
back.) (See page 51.)
DVCAM cassettes (page 51)
•The DSR-500WSL/500WSPL can use both standardsize and mini-size DVCAM cassettes. According to
cassette size, the DSR-500WSL/500WSPL
automatically corrects reel position.
•The maximum recording/playback times are 184
minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for
mini cassettes.
•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
High-performance DXF-801/801CE
Viewfinder (page 118)
•Switching the aspect ratio automatically between
16:9 and 4:3
•High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal
resolution)
•Large-diameter eye cup for easier viewing and
focusing
•PEAKING potentiometer for vertical and horizontal
detail control
•Three indicators can be used as TALLY indicators
•Tough die-cast aluminum body
•DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display
on and off
•Light that can light the lens control elements
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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
Color playback
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 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/500WSPL 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
Connect an external video monitor for color playback
(playback adaptor not required). The DSR-500WSL/
500WSPL 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-500WSL/500WSPL is able to display the
following data on the viewfinder screen. (See pages
76, 89 and 90.)
•Time values (counter, time code, or user bit values)
•Audio recording levels
•Remaining tape time
•Operation mode of the VCR section
•Remaining battery capacity
•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.)
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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 the DV OUT connector
The DV OUT connector is i.LINK
can connect with the Sony equipment which has the
DV input connector.
1)
compatible. You
You can do cut editing and digital dubbing if you
connect the DSR-70/70P Digital Videocassette
Equipped with audio output connectors
Recorder (with the DSBK-140 is fitted) to the DV
OUT connector on the camcorder, using an i.LINK
During recording or playback, audio output can be
monitored via a built-in speaker, a connected earphone
cable (DV connecting cable). (See pages 25, 26, 45
and 57.)
or via (two-channel) audio output connectors. (See
pages 24 and 25.)
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1) is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that
this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995
specifications and their revisions.
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Location and Function of Parts
Front View
Chapter 1 Overview
0 Switch guard
How to remove the switch guard
1. Detach the two screws (M3).
2. Remove the switch guard, and replace the
screws detached in step 1.
1 MIC IN +48 V connector
2 VF connector
3 FILTER control
4 Lens mount
5 SHUTTER switch
Switch guard
1 MIC (microphone) IN +48 V connector (XLR 3pin, female)
Connect the supplied microphone or an optional
microphone (operable with a 48 V supply).
2 VF (viewfinder) connector (20-pin)
This is the connector for the DXF-801/801CE
viewfinder.
3 FILTER control
Select the color temperature conversion filter
appropriate to the lighting conditions.(See page 49.)
4 Lens mount
Attach the optional zoom lens here.
5 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.
6 TAKE button
7 AUDIO LEVEL knob
8 WHT/BLK switch
9 VTR button
6 TAKE button
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.)
7 AUDIO LEVEL knob
You can use this knob to manually adjust the channel 1
audio recording level.
8 WHT/BLK (white/black) switch
This switch is used for automatic adjustment of the
white balance and black balance.(See pages 112 to
115.)
9 VTR button
Pressing this button starts and stops recording on the
VCR.
0 Switch guard
Avoids miss-operation of the EZ MODE button (4 on
page 14), A.IRIS MODE switch (6 on page 14), and
ATW button (qf on page 14). When using these
buttons and switch, open the guard.
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Right Side View
Front section
Chapter 1 Overview
1 EZ FOCUS button
2 EDIT SEARCH buttons
3 LIGHT switch
4 EZ MODE button and indicator
5 ZEBRA button and indicator
6 A.IRIS MODE switch and indicator
7 MENU switch
8 W. BAL switch
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 EZ FOCUS button again. If left
on, the function automatically turns off after about ten
seconds.
Note
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.
9 MENU dial
0 POWER switch
qa OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ switch
qs NG button
qd GAIN switch
qf ATW button and indicator
2 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.
3 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.
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Location and Function of Parts
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,
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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.
5 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.
0 POWER switch
Powers the camcorder on or off.
OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ (Color bar output/
qa
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 highintensity 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”.
6 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.
7 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.
8 W. BAL (white balance) switch
This selects the white balance setting from the preset
value, 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 (3 on page 12). You can change the preset
color temperature on basic menu page 2. (See page
81.)
qs 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.
qd GAIN switch
This selects one of 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 (7 on page 22) is in
the ON position, the GAIN switch has no effect.
qf 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.)
9 MENU dial
Use this dial to change menu pages or settings.
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Rear section
EJECT
STOP
1 EJECT button
F FWD
PLAYREW
2 Tape transport buttons and indicators
3 EARPHONE connector
4 WARNING indicator
5 LIGHT switch
6 DISPLAY switch
7 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) knobs
8 Display window
9 RESET/(MENU SET) button
0 Speaker
qa ALARM knob
qs MONITOR knob
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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.
Buttons
REW m
F FWD M Fast forwards the tape. The indicator lights
PLAY N Plays back the recorded video. The indicator
STOP x
Note
Operation
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.
while the tape is being fast forwarded.
Press while the tape is being fast forwarded
or during playback to view forward search
playback.
lights during playback.
Stops the tape.
During recording, none of these buttons operates.
3 EARPHONE connector (mini-jack)
Connect an earphone or headphones. This outputs the
sound which was output to the speaker (0 on page
18), but mutes the speaker.
4 WARNING indicator
This lights or blinks when an abnormality occurs.
For details, see “Warning System” on page 127.
5 LIGHT switch
This switches the display window (8 on page 16)
light on or off.
6 DISPLAY switch
Switches time value indication shown in the display
window (8 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.
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Location and Function of Parts
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.
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A Playback indication
PB DATE NDF EXT-LK HOLD
S Time value
indication
R Clip remaining
indication
Q Tape remaining
indication
P Battery capacity
indication
O Service indication
1) When the optional DSBK-301A is fitted.
CLIP
TAPE
BATT
DIAG
The audio levels are indicated in the display window 8.
For details, see “8 Display window” below.
8 Display window
Shows the following items. Use the LIGHT switch (5
on page 15) to light up the display window.
B DATE indication
C Non-drop frame indication (DSR-500WSL only)
D External synchronization lock indication
E Hold indication
F Audio level indicators
dB
OVER OVER
0
H MIN SEC FRM
CONT
DVCAM
IP
Li
CL
EF
RF SERVO HUMID SLACK
M Audio mode indications
N Warning indications
-12
-20
-30
-40
∞
-
F
s 32k
1
F
s 48k
G ClipLink log data indication
H ClipLink continue
indication
CL
CONT
IP
I IP indication
1)
DVCAM
Li
2
K DVCAM indication
L Cassette memory indication
J Lithium backup
battery warning
Indications in the display window
Indication
Description
A Playback indication Appears during playback, fast forward or rewind with the time data display showing a
time code or user bit value.
B DATE indication Appears when the date or time is displayed in the time value indication S area.
C Non drop-frame indication (DSR-
Appears when non-drop frame mode is selected.
500WSL only)
D External synchronization
indication
Appears when the internal time code generator is locked to an external signal input to
the TC IN connector (3 on page 24).
E Hold indication Appears when the internal time code generator is stopped.
F Audio level indicators These show the audio recording or playback levels of channel 1 and channel 2.
G ClipLink log data indication
H ClipLink continue indication
Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory containing ClipLink log data.
Appears when back space editing using ClipLink function is possible.
I 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.)
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Indication Description
J 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).
K DVCAM indication Disappears when the cassette being played back is not for DVCAM format.
L Cassette memory indication Appears when using a cassette with cassette memory.
M Audio mode indications These show audio recording/playback mode.
Fs32k: 4-channel mode (32kHz 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).
N 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 functioning.
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).
O Service indication Appears during maintenance or VCR menu operations (page 103). It does not appear
during normal operation.
P Battery capacity indication
This indicates the battery capacity and voltage as shown below.
Change menu setting for the battery you are using.
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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 12.5 V or more
BATT E[xxxxxp]F 14.0 to 15.0 V 12.0 to 12.5 V
BATT E[xxxxpp]F 13.0 to 14.0 V 11.75 to 12.0 V
BATT E[xxxppp]F 12.0 to 13.0 V 11.5 to 11.75 V
BATT E[xxpppp]F 11.3 to 12.0 V 11.3 to 11.5 V
1)
BATT E[xxpppp]F (blinking)
BATT E[xppppp]F (blinking) 11.0 to 11.25 V 11.0 to 11.25 V
BATT E[pppppp]F (blinking) 11.0 V or less 11.0 V or less
1)Replace the battery pack when this indication appears.
11.25 to 11.3 V 11.25 to 11.3 V
(Continued)
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Location and Function of Parts
Indication Description
Q Tape remaining indication During recording or pause mode, this indication shows the remaining tape time as
shown below. It is not displayed when no cassette is loaded.
Indication Tape time remaining
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R Clip remaining indication This shows how many clip shots or Cue points can be recorded
TAPExxxxxxx 30 minutes or more
TAPExxxxxx 25 to 30 minutes
TAPExxxxx 20 to 25 minutes
TAPExxxx 15 to 20 minutes
TAPExxx 10 to 15 minutes
TAPExx 5 to 10 minutes
TAPEx 2 to 5 minutes
TAPEx (blinking) 0 to 2 minutes
TAPE (blinking) End of tape
1)
.
Indication Clip shots Cue point
CLIPxxxxxx 51 or more 101 points or more
CLIPxxxxx 41 to 50 81 to 100 points
CLIPxxxx 31 to 40 61 to 80 points
CLIPxxx 21 to 30 41 to 60 points
CLIPxx 11 to 20 21 to 40 points
CLIPx 1 to 10 1 to 20 points
CLIPx (blinking)
CLIP Cannot record
CLIP (blinking)
2)
2)
1 to 3 1 to 6 points
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
displayed).
S Time value indication Depending onthe DISPLAY switch (6 on page 15) setting, this shows a counter value,
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).
Switch setting RESET button operation
DISPLAY: COUNTER Resets counter value to
DISPLAY: TC
TC mode switch 1: PRESET
TC mode switch 2: SET
DISPLAY: U-BIT
TC mode switch 1: PRESET
TC mode switch 2: SET
time code value or user bit value. Press the MENU button (1 on page 19) to display
the VCR menu.
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).
0 Speaker
Outputs the recorded or playback audio. When a
0:00:00.
Resets time code to
00:00:00:00.
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
Resets user bit
00 00 00 00.
a)
to
connector (3 on page 15).
For details on the warning tone, see “Warning System”
(page 127).
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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.
Operation panel under the cover
Right side
qs MONITOR (monitor volume adjustment) knob
Controls the volume of the sound other than 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
audio output.
1 MENU button
2 ADVANCE button
3 SHIFT button
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MENU
ClipLink
ADVANCE SHIFT
PRESET
CH-1
CH-2
DATE/TIME
REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR
TTL
DUR
OFF
TTL RESET
ON
OFF
HYPER
GAIN
SET
SETUP
FILE
STD
ON
COMPONENT.
OFF
PARALLEL
INT ONLY
EXT ONLY
FRONT MIC
LOW CUT
ON
OFF
OUTPUT
VBS
Y/C
VTR
TRIGGER
MONITOR SELECT
MIX
EXT
CONTINUE
1 MENU button
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).
REGEN
ON
OFF
AUDIO LEVEL
F-RUN
F-RUN
R-RUN
MONITOR OUT
CHARACTER
SET
LITHIUM BATT
AUTO
MAN
AUDIO SELECT
CH-1
AUDIO IN
FRONT
VJ MIC
WRR
REAR
CH-2
4 AUDIO SELECT
(CH-1/CH-2)
switches
5 AUDIO IN (CH-1/
CH-2) switches
6 Lithium battery compartment
7 MONITOR OUT CHARACTER switch
8 TC mode switch 2
9 TC mode switch 1
0 ClipLink CONTINUE button
qa MONITOR SELECT switch
been selected with the SHIFT button (3 on page 20).
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.
2 ADVANCE button
When setting time code and user bit values, or at menu
setting, press this button to increment the digit that has
On how to use the ADVANCE button for menu settings, see
“Setting on the VCR Section —VCR Menu” (page 103).
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Location and Function of Parts
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
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date (when the DISPLAY switch (6 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).
4 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 (7 on
page 16) for each channel. Select AUTO if excess
input levels are likely to occur.
5 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 (1 on page 12).
VJ MIC: Signals from the remote control unit with
microphone connected to the REMOTE connector
2 (qa on page 24).
WRR: Signals from the WRR-855A synthesized
tuner connected to the WRR connector (6 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 (5 on page 26).
6 Lithium battery compartment
Insert the supplied CR2032 Lithium Battery.
On how to fit the lithium battery, see page 31.
Note
Set this switch ON when using the freeze mix
function.
8 TC (time code) mode switch 2
Sets the mode for advancing time code values when
the TC mode switch 1 9 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.
Note for the DSR-500WSL
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-500WSL only)” on page
65.
9 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 time
code value is advanced in R-RUN mode
regardless of the setting on TC mode switch 2 8.
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 DSR500WSL is recorded in DF (drop-frame mode).
7 MONITOR OUT (monitor output)
CHARACTER switch
Set ON to superimpose text information on the
monitor output.
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Note
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).
0 ClipLink CONTINUE button
When restart ClipLink shooting, press this button to
add the new clip at the end of the recorded clips.
Left side
Note
When restart recording without pressing this button,
the pre-recorded ClipLink log data and Index Pictures
are deleted.
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For details , see “ClipLink Shooting” (page 68).
qa MONITOR SELECT (audio monitor selection)
switch
Selects audio output via the speaker (0 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 (0 on page 26)
1 REC TIME switch
2 SKIN DTL switch
3 EXT VTR OUTPUT switch
REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTR
TTL
DUR
OFF
TTL RESET
ON
OFF
HYPER
GAIN
SET
SETUP
FILE
STD
ON
COMPONENT.
OFF
PARALLEL
INT ONLY
EXT ONLY
FRONT MIC
LOW CUT
ON
OFF
OUTPUT
VBS
TRIGGER
1 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.
Y/C
VTR
MENU
ADVANCE SHIFT
AUDIO LEVEL
MONITOR SELECT
CH-1
MIX
CH-2
EXT
ClipLink
CONTINUE
PRESET
DATE/TIME
REGEN
OFF
F-RUN
F-RUN
R-RUN
MONITOR OUT
CHARACTER
ON
SET
LITHIUM BATT
AUTO
MAN
AUDIO SELECT
CH-1
AUDIO IN
FRONT
VJ MIC
WRR
REAR
CH-2
4 VTR TRIGGER switch
5 FRONT MIC LOW CUT switch
6 SETUP switch
7 HYPER GAIN switch
8 SKIN DTL SET button
9 TTL RESET button
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.
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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
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derived from the time code values. Furthermore, the
value displayed may not be correct when another
manufacture’s VCR is connected to the camcorder.
2 SKIN DTL (skin detail) switch
Set this switch ON to use the skin detail correction
function.
For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 123).
3 EXT VTR OUTPUT switch
Depending on the external VCR connected to the VTR
connector (0 on page 26), this switches the video
signal output to the VCR.
COMPONENT/VBS: Component/composite video
signal
Y/C: S-video signal
7 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 dB 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 indication
“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.
Note
Increasing the gain with this switch reduces the
horizontal resolution by approx. 50%.
8 SKIN DTL (skin detail ) SET button
Press this button with the SKIN DTL switch 2 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.
4 VTR TRIGGER switch
Sets the function of the VTR button on the camcorder
or lens when a VCR is connected to the VTR
connector (0 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.
5 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.
6 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.
For details, see “Skin Detail Correction” (page 123).
9 TTL (total) RESET button
Pressing this button resets the total recording time
(TTL selection) to 0.
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Left and Upper View
Front section
1 Shoulder strap fitting
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2 Attachment shoe for large viewfinder
3 Accessory fitting shoe and screw hole
4 Viewfinder left-to-right positioning ring
5 Viewfinder fitting shoe
6 REMOTE connector 1
7 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking knob
8 Fitting for optional microphone holder
9 Video light connector
0 LENS connector
qa VIDEO OUT connector
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 screw hole
Attach optional video lights or other accessories here.
(See page 37.)
4 Viewfinder left-to-right position fixing ring
Loosen this ring to adjust the left-to-right position of
the viewfinder. (See page 34.)
5 Viewfinder fitting shoe
Fix the DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder here. (See page
34.)
6 REMOTE connector 1 (mini-jack)
Connect the RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit to enable
remote operation of the ClipLink function.
qs REMOTE connector 2
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.
Note
The RM-81 cannot be connected.
7 Viewfinder front-to-back position locking knob
Loosen this knob to adjust the front-to-back position of
the viewfinder. (See page 34.)
8 Fitting for optional microphone holder
You can fit an optional CAC-12 Microphone Holder
here. (See page 36.)
9 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.)
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Location and Function of Parts
0 LENS connector (12-pin)
Connect the lens cable.
qa VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)
This outputs the video signal captured by the
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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 of RM-M7G to 1.
Rear section
You can also connect the RM-VJ1 Remote Control
Unit (equipped with microphone and monitor.)
Notes
•EZ mode cannot be used if the RM-M7G is
connected to the camcorder.
•Be sure to turn off the power of the camcorder before
connecting the RM-M7G/VJ1.
•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.
1 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”.
2 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 81.)
1 Cassette holder
2 GEN LOCK IN/VIDEO IN connector (When
the optional DSBK-501/501P is fitted)
3 TC IN connector
4 TC OUT connector
5 S VIDEO OUT connector
6 MONITOR OUT connector
7 AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2 connectors
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.
3 TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC)
Input an external signal for synchronizing the built-in
time code generator.Use an SMPTE (DSR-500WSL)
or EBU (DSR-500WSPL) time code signal.
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Note
Use a jitterless LTC signal.Using an LTC signal
reproduced by other equipment may cause the
camcorder to malfunction.
4 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 (3 on page 24), this output signal is
synchronized to it.
For details about time code, see “Setting Time Values” on
page 62.
5 S VIDEO OUT (S-video output) connector (DIN
4-pin)
This outputs the image being shot or played back as Svideo signals.Connect to the S-video input connector
Rear and Bottom
on an external VCR or video monitor.
6 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.
Note
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.
7 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.
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1 TALLY indicator
2 TALLY switch
3 Battery attachment
interface
4 DC IN connector
5 AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2
connectors and input
selection switches
6 WRR connector
7 Cable clamp
8 DV OUT connector
9 DC OUT connector
0 VTR connector
qa BREAKER button
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.
2 TALLY switch
Set this switch to ON to activate the TALLY indicator
1 function.
For details, see “Warning System” on page 127.
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Location and Function of Parts
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.
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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).
i.LINK
cable (DV
connecting
cable)
Binding
tie
4 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.
5 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 microphone or
equipment.
MIC+48V ON (right position): For connecting to a
48-V microphone
Note
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.
6 WRR (synthesized tuner) connector (7-pin)
Insert the WRR-855A synthesized tuner into the CAWR855 Camera Adaptor and connect the CA-WR855
here.
8 DV OUT connector (6-pin)
Connect to the DV input connector of an external
VCR.
Notes
• This connector will not work as an input connector.
• 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.
9 DC OUT (DC power output) connector (4-pin,
female)
This connector supplies power for a WRR-810A/860A
UHF Portable Tuner.
0 VTR connector (26-pin, male)
Connect an external VCR.
Notes
• This connector always outputs the signals from the
camera. It is impossible to output the playback video
of the internal VCR.
• A camera control unit (CCU) cannot be connected to
this connector.
• 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.
For information about attaching a synthesized tuner, see
“Connecting to Audio System” (page 39)
7 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.
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qa 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-918BY, see page 121
(“Designating the lens”).
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1 Iris ring
2 Zoom ring
3 Focus ring
4 Lens hood
qa RET button
qs VTR button
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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
qd Instant automatic iris adjustment
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button
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qf IRIS selector
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qg Motorized zoom lever
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Location and Function of Parts
1 Iris ring
For manual iris control, set the IRIS selector to the
“M” position, and turn this ring.
2 Zoom ring
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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 subject.
4 Lens hood
5 M (close-up) button
For close-up work, turn the MACRO ring while
holding this button down. (See page 121.)
6 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.
7 MACRO (close-up) ring
For close-up, turn this ring while holding the M button
down. (See page 121.)
8 ZOOM selector
This selects the mode of zoom operation.
SERVO: power zoom
MANU. (manual): manual zoom
9 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.)
0 Lens connector (12-pin)
Connect to the LENS connector (9 on page 24) of the
camcorder.
qa 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 VCR is connected, pressing this button
1)
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).
qs VTR button
This button starts and stops recording on the
VCR.Press it once to start recording, and once more to
stop.
qd 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.
qf IRIS selector
This selects the mode of iris operation.(See page 14.)
A (automatic): automatic iris
M (manual): manual iris
qg 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
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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.
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DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder
Note
You can switch the scan size of the DXF-801/801CE
1 Eyepiece focusing knob
2 Stopper
Microphone holding screw
Microphone holder
Microphone
in accordance with the aspect ratio selected on the
camera or camcorder.
TALLY
TAKE BATTREC
SHUTTER GAIN UP
9 PEAKING control
0 CONTRAST control
qa Tally lamp
qs BRIGHT control
4 TAKE/TALLY indicator
5 BATT indicator
6 REC/TALLY indicators
7 GAIN UP indicator
8 SHUTTER indicator
Eye cup
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3 LIGHT switch and light
HIGH LOW OFF
LIGHT
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 the light on and control the
brightness.
OFF: Turns the light off.
qd Eyepiece release catch
qf TALLY switch
qg DISPLAY switch
qh Viewfinder connector
4 TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange)
When using the ClipLink function while shooting, this
indicator lights when the TAKE button (6 on page
12) has been pressed to set a Mark IN point and goes
out when a Mark OUT point is set.
5 BATT (battery) indicator (red)
This indicates when the battery capacity is low.
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Location and Function of Parts
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
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starts, then stays on continuously during recording.
•This is also used to indicate a fault. (See page 127.)
•The lower indicator can be disabled by menu setting.
(See page 89.)
7 GAIN UP indicator (orange)
This lights when the gain is 3 dB or more.
8 SHUTTER indicator (red)
This lights when the SHUTTER switch (5 on page
12) is in the ON position. (If the EVS is selected, the
indicator will not light.)
9 PEAKING control
This adjusts the outline intensity of the viewfinder
image. (See page 118.)
0 CONTRAST control
This adjusts the contrast of the viewfinder image. (See
page 118.)
qg 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.
qh Viewfinder connector (20-pin)
2
Connect this to the VF connector (
on page 12).
qa Tally lamp
When the TALLY switch qf is in the HIGH or LOW
position, this operates in the same way as the REC/
TALLY indicators 6.
qs BRIGHT (brightness) control
This adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder image.
(See page 118.)
qd Eyepiece release catch
To view the viewfinder screen directly, press this
catch, and hinge up the eyepiece.
qf TALLY switch
When using the Tally lamp qa, this switch controls it
as follows.
HIGH/LOW: Turn the light on and control the
brightness.
OFF: Turns the light off.
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