SONY DSR-570WS, DSR-570WSP, DSR-370, DSR-370P User Manual
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3CCD Digital CamcorderNTSC/PAL
DSR-570WS/570WSP
DSR-370/370P
Innovative camcorders for field and studio applications
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INTRODUCTION
A compact and powerful solution for both field and
studio applications
The DSR-370 is a high-quality DVCAM camcorder designed
specifically for 4:3 aspect ratio acquisition. With its three
high-performance 1/2-inch type Power HAD™ CCDs, it
boasts a high resolution of 800 TV lines and packs the same
functionality as the DSR-570WS.
DSR-370
The DSR-570WS is the top-of-the-line DVCAM camcorder
that shoots in both widescreen 16:9 and standard 4:3 aspect
ratios. Equipped with three 2/3-inch type Power HAD WS™
CCDs, it achieves a high resolution of 850 TV lines in 4:3 mode
or 800 TV lines in 16:9 mode. It delivers the superb picture quality
required to support virtually any creative shooting environment.
DSR-570WS
Ever since their introduction, Sony DSR-500WS and DSR-300A Digital Camcorders have shown the many distinct
advantages of using the DVCAM format in the field. Today, they are in service around the world in a variety of applications,
from video journalism and newsgathering to event videography, field and studio production and much more.
Building on this success, Sony now announces the DSR-570WS*
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and DSR-370*2– DVCAM camcorders that take the
advantages of their predecessors further still.
As well as combining the excellent performance of the DVCAM format with a variety of advanced camera features,
these camcorders also allow studio operation via CCU control. Both camcorders come equipped with the Sony 26-pin
connector, which enables connection to either a Sony CCU-D50*
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for use in the studio, or to a portable VTR for high-quality
EFP applications in the field.
Special attention to ergonomic design has resulted in extremely lightweight and compact units, providing maximum
operational comfort when used on the shoulder or mounted on a tripod.
The DSR-570WS and DSR-370 herald a new level of quality, versatility and convenience for virtually any application,
ranging from ENG to EFP and to multi-camera studio operations.
*1“DSR-570WS” refers to the DSR-570WS (NTSC model) and DSR-570WSP (PAL model). *2“DSR-370” refers to the DSR-370 (NTSC model) and DSR-370P (PAL model).
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“CCU-D50” refers to the CCU-D50 (NTSC model) and CCU-D50P (PAL model).
Lens, Synthesized Tuner
and Battery are optional.
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INTRODUCTION
for the Studio
for Event Production
for Field Production and News
2/3-inch type Power HAD WS CCD
The DSR-570WS is equipped with three 2/3-inch type Power HAD WS
CCDs, each with a high density of 520,000 pixels (NTSC)/570,000
pixels (PAL). These CCDs were originally designed for the 16:9 aspect
ratio, therefore high-quality images can be obtained in the 16:9 mode
with virtually no image loss. A high sensitivity of F11 (at 2000 lx, 3200 K),
remarkable signal-to-noise ratio of 63 dB* (NTSC)/61 dB*(PAL) and a
low vertical smear level of -120 dB are also important specifications of
this camcorder.
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Switchable aspect ratio
Wide-aspect CCDs and
digital signal processing
allow the DSR-570WS to
operate in both widescreen
(16:9) and standard (4:3)
aspect ratio modes. When
shooting in 16:9 mode, it is also possible to display both 16:9 and 4:3
safety zones in the supplied DXF-801 viewfinder.
16:9 ID pulse
When shooting 16:9 images, the DSR-570WS automatically adds a
wide-aspect ID pulse to the video output signal, indicating the
aspect ratio of the picture. The 16:9 information is also recorded
onto the Video Auxiliary (VAUX) area of a DVCAM tape, together with
the video signals.
Encoding circuit
The DSR-570WS performs digital-to-analog encoding in a wide
signal-bandwidth range. This contributes to its high horizontal resolutions
of 850 TV lines (in 4:3 mode) and 800 TV lines (in 16:9 mode).
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DVCAM FEATURES
DSR-570WS & DSR-370 Innovative features
Two models designed to meet the stringent requirements of a variety of users
DSR-570WS features
DSR-570WS/370
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