Sony 500WSPL - User Manual

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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 Camcorder

DSR-500WSL/500WSPL

Main Page

Default Chapter2
- Owner's Record2
- Table of Contents3
Product Configurations7
Chapter 1 Overview8
Features8
- Features on Camera Section8
- Features on VCR Section10
Location and Function of Parts12
- Front View12
- Right Side View13
- Left and Upper View23
- Rear and Bottom25
- Audio out25
- VCL-918BY Zoom Lens (Not Supplied)27
- DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder29
Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery31
Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections32
Fitting the Lens32
Using Accessories34
- Using the Viewfinder34
- Fitting the 4-Inch/5-Inch Electronic Viewfinder35
- Fitting to a Tripod35
- Using an Optional Microphone36
- Using a Video Light37
- Fitting the Shoulder Strap38
- Connecting to Audio System39
- Using a Wireless Microphone System39
- Using the Optional RM-VJ1 Remote Control Unit (Equipped with Microphone and Monitor)41
- Using the RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit42
- Using the Optional LC-DS500 Carrying Case43
- Using the Optional LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case43
Connections44
- Connecting a Number of Camcorders44
- Connecting the DSR-70/70P Digital Videocassette Recorder (Optional DSBK-140 Is Required)45
- Connecting an External VCR45
Power Supply46
- Using a BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A Battery Pack46
- Using an AC Adaptor48
- Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System48
Chapter 3 Basic Procedure for Shooting49
- Using Dynalatitude Function50
Recording51
- Cassettes for the DSR-500WSL/500WSPL51
- Preventing Accidental Erasure51
- Recording on the Internal VCR52
- Recording an External Video Signals56
- Recording on an External VCR Using the VTR Connector (26-Pin)56
- Recording on an External VCR Using the DV out Connector57
Back Space Editing58
- Starting Back Space Editing at any Tape Position58
- Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing59
- Using the Freeze MIX Function60
Playback - Checking Recorded Contents61
- Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately after Shooting - Recording Review61
- Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder61
- Viewing Color Playback61
- Resetting the Counter62
Setting Time Values62
Cliplink Shooting68
- Setting Editing Points While Shooting70
- Resuming Recording in Cliplink Mode72
Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications75
- Changing the Viewfinder Display75
Viewfinder Normal Indications76
- Viewfinder Normal Indications78
- Setup File79
- Status Indications79
Viewfinder Basic Menu80
- Basic Menu Operations80
- Contents and Settings of each Menu Page80
Viewfinder Advanced Menu86
- Advanced Menu Operations86
- Contents and Settings of each Menu Page87
- Video Output and Viewfinder Picture93
Setup Files94
- Calling up a Setup File94
- Changing File Settings96
- Saving File Settings96
Using Setupnavi and Setuplog99
- Setting up the Camera Using Data Recorded on Tape99
- Recording the Menu Settings Onto a Tape100
- Viewing Setuplog Data101
Chapter 5103
Setting on the VCR Section - VCR Menu103
VCR Menu Operation104
- Basic Operation104
- Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar105
- Menu 201 Checking the Total Operating (Power-On) Hours105
- Menu 204 Selecting Frame Mode (DF/NDF) for Time Code (for DSR-500WSL Only)105
- Menu 206 Selecting Battery Capacity Indication106
- Menu 207 Setting Standby-On Period106
- Menu 210 Using Auto-Check Function107
- Preparations for Testing107
- Menu 211 Selecting Cliplink Function109
- Menu 212 Selecting Audio Recording Mode109
- Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Level110
- AUTO or MANUAL110
- Menu 214 Setting Fade-In/Fade-Out for the Audio Recording Start and Stop Points110
- Menu 220 Using Setup Add (for DSR-500WSL Only)111
- Menu 221 Using Setup Remove (for DSR-500WSL Only)111
White Balance Adjustment112
- Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in Memory112
- Using the Preset White Balance Settings113
- Light Sources and Color Temperature114
- Using the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) Function114
Black Balance Adjustment115
Shutter Settings116
- Contrast and Brightness Adjustment118
Viewfinder Screen Adjustments118
Adjusting the Lens119
- Flange Focal Length Adjustment119
- Iris Adjustments120
- Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity121
- Macrophotography121
Settings for Special Cases122
- Skin Detail Correction123
- Adjusting Color in the Specified Area123
Appendix125
Important Notes on Operation125
- Characteristics of CCD Sensors125
Cleaning the Video Heads126
- Replacing Other Parts126
- Replacing the Video Heads126
Warning System127
- Condensation128
Troubleshooting129
- Troubleshooting Chart129
- Troubleshooting130
Specifications131
- Audio System132
- Video System132
- Related Products133
- Supplied Accessories133
- Measuring Horizontal Resolution134
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories135
What Is Cliplink136
- How Cliplink Changes Video Production Techniques136
Cliplink Operation Flow137
- Example System Configuration137
- Data Generated When Shooting138
Glossary141

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Brand	Sony
Model	500WSPL
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

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