Sony 500WSPL User Manual

 2000 Sony CorporationDSR-500WSL/500WSPLOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manualthoroughly and retain it for future r

Chapter 1 Overview10 Chapter 1 OverviewFeaturesSwitching the color temperatures for thepreset white balanceYou can select the preset white balance at

100 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusRecording the Menu SettingsOnto a Tape1 Load the

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 101Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusTo abort the data recording while in progressPre

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 103Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsYou can use the VCR menu for settings on the VCRsection.Frame mode selection f

104 Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsChapter 5 Adjustments and Settings1 Press the MENU button.“DIAG” appears in the display window and thetime data

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 105Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsMenu 101 Setting the Real TimeClock and Calendar1 Display menu 101 and press

106 Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsChapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsVCR Menu Operation1 Display menu 204.The menu number and the current frame mod

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 107Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsExample: 8 minutesIf the setting does not need to be changed, pressthe MENU bu

108 Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsChapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsVCR Menu Operation6 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens.Test recordi

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 109Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsMenu 212 Selecting AudioRecording ModeThe audio recording mode can be set to

Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 11ClipLink™ functionThe ClipLink function links all stages from shooting toediting. Once editing points have been

110 Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsChapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsVCR Menu OperationMenu 213 Selecting AudioReference LevelThe audio reference

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 111Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsMenu 220 Using Setup Add (forDSR-500WSL Only)Use this menu to add setup to th

112 Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsChapter 5 Adjustments and Settings12151 341 Make the following settings.• POWER switch: ON• OUTPUT/DL/DCC+ swit

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 113Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsTo save the white balance adjustment for differentlighting conditions, repeat

114 Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsChapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsLight Sources and ColorTemperatureAdjustment of the white balance to match the

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 115Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsIf black balance adjustment cannot becompleted automaticallyThe warning messag

116 Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsChapter 5 Adjustments and Settings1 Set the SHUTTER switch to the ON position.The SHUTTER indicator in the viewf

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 117Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsWhen using the clear scan functionWatching the monitor screen, adjust the freq

118 Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsChapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsViewfinder Screen AdjustmentsThe following adjustments are provided to improve

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 119Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsRETIRISWTMAZOOMMANU.SERVO94,11 2 1 386 57Adjusting the LensFlange Focal Length

Chapter 1 Overview12 Chapter 1 Overview1 MIC IN +48 V connector2 VF connector3 FILTER control4 Lens mount5 SHUTTER switch6 TAKE button7 AUDIO LEVEL kn

120 Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsChapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsRETIRISWTMAAdjusting the LensThere are three ways of adjusting the iris:automa

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 121Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsYou can see the iris sensitivity trimmer whenremoving the gum cap on the front

122 Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsChapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsSettings for special casesThe background is very bright, and thesubject is too

Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings 123Chapter 5 Adjustments and SettingsSkin Detail CorrectionThe DSR-500WSL/500WSPL provides an easy push-button func

Appendix 125AppendixCare of the unitRemove dust and dirt from the surfaces of the lenses oroptical filters using a blower.If the body of the unit is d

126 AppendixAppendixCleaning the Video HeadsAlways use the special-purpose Sony PDVM-12CLCleaning Cassette for cleaning the audio and videoheads. Foll

Appendix 127AppendixWarning SystemWhen the camcorder is powered on, or if a fault occursduring operation, a warning is given in the followingways:• By

128 AppendixAppendixCondensationIf you move a camcorder suddenly from a very coldplace to a warm place, or use it in a very humidlocation, condensatio

Appendix 129AppendixTroubleshooting chartThe indication “Er91-13F” appears in thedisplay window.CauseTroubleshootingYou can use this chart to establis

Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 13Right Side ViewFront section1 EZ FOCUS button1 EZ FOCUS buttonPress this button to turn the “easy focus” functi

130 AppendixAppendixTroubleshooting chart (continued)Symptoms Cause RemedyThe time code setting is not possible. At the recording, the ClipLink functi

Appendix 131AppendixVideo S/N ratio (output from the VIDEO OUTconnector) 63 dB (typical) (DSR-500WSL)61 dB (typical) (DSR-500WSPL)Registration 0.05% f

132 AppendixAppendixStorage 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 millimeter

Appendix 133AppendixSupplied accessoriesDXF-801/801CE Viewfinder (1)Microphone (1)Wind screen (1)VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (1)Shoulder strap (1)RM-LG1 Re

134 AppendixAppendixMeasuring Horizontal ResolutionHorizontal resolution in 16:9 modeWhen the horizontal image frame of this camera isaligned with the

Appendix 135AppendixChart of Optional Components and AccessoriesEC-0.5C2/0.3C2 MicrophoneCableECM-670/672 and C-74MicrophoneRM-M7GRemote Control UnitC

136 AppendixAppendixWhat Is ClipLink?The ClipLinkTM function greatly improves theefficiency of the video production process as a wholeby recording var

Appendix 137AppendixClipLink Operation FlowThe following is a detailed description of how to usethe ClipLink function during the video productionproce

138 AppendixAppendixData Generated When ShootingThe following describes the kinds of data that isgenerated when using the ClipLink function.Index Pict

Appendix 139AppendixHow to record ClipLink log dataThe following describes how to record the variousClipLink log data items.OK/NG statusTo designate a

Chapter 1 Overview14 Chapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of Parts4 EZ (“easy”) MODE button and indicatorPress this button (EZ mode on) when you wa

140 AppendixAppendixTime codes recorded for Mark IN/OUT pointsThere is a gap between actual time codes and Mark IN/OUT time codes recorded in the cass

Appendix 141AppendixAliasingDistortion of the signal caused byoverlap of the baseband signal andlower sideband signal when thesignal is demodulated.Ap

142 AppendixAppendixS/NSignal-to-Noise ratio. The relationof the strength of the desired signalto the accompanying electronicinterference, the noise.

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Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 15EJECTF FWDSTOPPLAYREWRear section1 EJECT Z buttonPress to open the cassette holder (1 on page 24) whenthe camco

Chapter 1 Overview16 Chapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of Parts7 AUDIO LEVEL (CH-1/CH-2) (audio recordinglevel adjustments for channels 1 and 2)

Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 17This indicates the battery capacity and voltage as shown below.Change menu setting for the battery you are usin

Chapter 1 Overview18 Chapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of Parts9 RESET/(MENU SET) (counter reset/VCRmenu) buttonResets the time value shown in t

Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 19qa ALARM (alarm tone volume adjustment) knobControls the volume of the warning tone that is outputvia the speak

2VARNINGExplosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ somrekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.Kassera använt

Chapter 1 Overview20 Chapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of Parts3 SHIFT buttonWhen setting time code and user bit values, or at menusetting, keep

Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 21REC TIME SKIN DTL EXT VTROUTPUTVTRTRIGGERAUDIO LEVELAUDIO SELECTAUDIO INCH-1LITHIUM BATTMENUTTLDURONOFFOFFTTL

Chapter 1 Overview22 Chapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of PartsNoteThe recording time displayed when this switch is set toTTL or DUR is obtained

Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 23Left and Upper ViewFront section1 Shoulder strap fittingTo use the supplied shoulder strap, fix one end hereand

Chapter 1 Overview24 Chapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of Parts0 LENS connector (12-pin)Connect the lens cable.qa VIDEO OUT connector (BNC)This

Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 25Rear and Bottom1 TALLY (back tally)indicator (red)This indicator lights during recording.It will not light ifth

Chapter 1 Overview26 Chapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of Parts3 Battery attachment interfaceAttach a battery pack or an AC-DN1/DN2A, ACAdaptor.

Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 271 Iris ring!™!£!¢!∞!§5 M button6 F.B adjustment ringand F.B fixing screw7 MACRO ring8 ZOOM selector9 Zoom remot

Chapter 1 Overview28 Chapter 1 OverviewLocation and Function of Parts1 Iris ringFor manual iris control, set the IRIS selector to the“M” position, and

Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 29DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder1 Eyepiece focusing knobTurn this to adjust the viewfinder focus to match youreyesight.

Table of Contents 3Chapter 2Fitting andConnectionsChapter 1OverviewTable of ContentsProduct Configurations ...

Chapter 1 Overview30 Chapter 1 Overview6 REC/TALLY (recording/tally) indicators (red)• From the time when you press the VTR button (9 onpage 12 and qs

Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsChapter 2 Fitting and Connections 31LILITHIUM BATT1 POWER switchCatchBattery coverPress and pull forward.Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections32 Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsFitting the LensRetaining rubberLens mount capLens fixing leverAlign and push in

Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsChapter 2 Fitting and Connections 33Remove lens hoodLens hood fixingknobFilter (optional)Fitting optional filtersLo

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections34 Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsVF connectorRetaining catchViewfinder left-to-rightposition fixing ringViewfinde

Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsChapter 2 Fitting and Connections 35Fitting the 4-inch/5-inch Electronic ViewfinderYou can fit the optional DXF-51

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections36 Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsUsing AccessoriesScrews removed from thecamcorderCAC-12Microphone adaptorUsing a

Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsChapter 2 Fitting and Connections 37Using a Video LightFor the DSR-500WSL/500WSPL, you can use theAnton Bauer Ultra

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections38 Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsUsing AccessoriesFitting the Shoulder StrapThis section describes the procedure

Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsChapter 2 Fitting and Connections 39WRRWRR connectorCA-WR855Fasten the screws (supplied withthe WRR-855A).Connectin

4 Table of ContentsTable of ContentsChapter 4Viewfinder ScreenIndications andMenusTable of ContentsChapter 3ShootingUsing an AC Adaptor ...

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections40 Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsUsing AccessoriesWRR-810A/860AInput selection switch: Set to LINE.To audio mixer

Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsChapter 2 Fitting and Connections 41Using the Optional RM-VJ1Remote Control Unit (EquippedWith Microphone And Monit

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections42 Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsUsing AccessoriesUsing the RM-LG1 Remote Control UnitYou can control the camcord

Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsChapter 2 Fitting and Connections 43Using the Optional LC-DS500 Carrying CaseFor details on using the carrying case

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections44 Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsVTRVIDEO OUTVIDEO OUTGEN LOCK INVIDEO OUTGEN LOCK INVIDEO OUTGEN LOCK INExample

Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsChapter 2 Fitting and Connections 45Notes• The camcorder does not support the noiselessfunction of the various spee

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections46 Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsLOCKAlign these lines.BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90APower SupplyThe following pow

Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsChapter 2 Fitting and Connections 47LOCKMatching line on thecamcorder“LOCK” arrow2 Slide the battery pack downuntil

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections48 Chapter 2 Fitting and ConnectionsUsing an AC AdaptorUsing a CMA-8A/8ACE AC AdaptorConnect the camcorder to the AC

Chapter 3 Shooting 49Chapter 3 ShootingBasic Procedure for ShootingNoteNoise may appear in the EZ mode if the FILTERcontrol is set to 2 or 4, and ir

Table of Contents 5Chapter 5Adjustments andSettingsViewfinder Normal Indications...76Status Indications ...

50 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 Shooting7 Check the sound system settings.• Microphone connections• Settings on the VCR section8 If required, switch o

Chapter 3 Shooting 51Chapter 3 ShootingRecordingCassettes for the DSR-500WSL/500WSPLThe DSR-500WSL/500WSPL can use standard-sizeand mini-size DVCAM

52 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 ShootingRecordingChecking the tape for slackPaper clip, etc.ReelSee page 53 on how to insert a cassette.Turn the reel

Chapter 3 Shooting 53Chapter 3 Shooting1 Set the POWER switch to ON and check thefollowing items in the display window.Item to checkIndication and s

54 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 ShootingRecording3 Make the switch settings shown in the figurebelow.PUSHPUSH• After inserting the cassette, close the

Chapter 3 Shooting 55Chapter 3 Shooting4 Display menu 212 and select the audio recordingmode (two-channel recording mode or four-channel recording m

56 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 ShootingRecordingRecording on an External VCRUsing the VTR Connector (26-pin)Set the VTR TRIGGER switch in the followi

Chapter 3 Shooting 57Chapter 3 ShootingNoteAfter replacing the cassette on the external VCR,do not press the VTR button on the camcorder orlens, as

58 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 ShootingOperation at playback StepFast forward the tape Press the F FWD button.Rewind the tape Press the REW button.If

Chapter 3 Shooting 59Chapter 3 ShootingEJECTF FWDSTOPPLAYREWREV buttonFWD button5 Press the STOP button when the tape reaches theposition where the

6 Table of ContentsTable of ContentsAppendixMenu 221 Using Setup Remove (for DSR-500WSLOnly) ...

60 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 ShootingTo change the playback speedPress the REV or FWD button down firmly intothe inner position to make the tape mo

Chapter 3 Shooting 61Chapter 3 ShootingEJECTF FWDSTOPPLAYREWPlayback — Checking Recorded ContentsChecking the Recorded ContentsImmediately After Sho

62 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 Shooting2 Press the RESET/(MENU SET) button.This resets the counter shown in the viewfinderand display window as “0:00

Chapter 3 Shooting 63Chapter 3 ShootingSetting the User Bit ValueNoteSetting the user bit value may be disallowed in somecases at ClipLink shooting.

64 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 ShootingSetting Time ValuesSetting the Time Code ValueFor details of setting user bits, see “Setting the User BitValue

Chapter 3 Shooting 65Chapter 3 Shooting6 Use the TC mode switch 2 to set the desiredrunning mode.If you select F-RUN, the time code startsadvancing

66 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 ShootingSetting Time ValuesSynchronization With External Time Code Signals — Gen-LockConnection for gen-lockConnect th

Chapter 3 Shooting 67Chapter 3 ShootingLocking the internal time code generatorto the reference time codePerform the following steps to synchronize

68 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 ShootingClipLink ShootingThe ClipLink function is intended to be used at variousstages from recording to editing. When

Chapter 3 Shooting 69Chapter 3 ShootingThe following display appears on the viewfinderscreen.To record the cassette name/numberAccess basic menu pag

Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 7Product ConfigurationsChapter 1 OverviewVCT-U14 TripodAdaptorMicrophone (with thewind screen attached)DXF-801/80

70 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 ShootingClipLink ShootingTo continuously record the next sceneRepeat steps 4 and 5.The scene number will be automatica

Chapter 3 Shooting 71Chapter 3 Shooting4 Press the TAKE button when you find a shotwhere you would like to set a Mark IN point.The TAKE/TALLY indica

72 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 ShootingResuming Recording in ClipLink ModeResult and responseIf these indications do not appear inthe display window,

Chapter 3 Shooting 73Chapter 3 Shooting4 Press the ClipLink CONTINUE button.The tape remaining indication in the displaywindow flashes as the camcor

74 Chapter 3 ShootingChapter 3 ShootingWhen recording in ClipLink mode is started andprevious recording is overwrittenWhen recording in ClipLink mode

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 75Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusON OFFMENUSTATUS WHITE : A 3200K A.IRI

76 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusDuring normal operation, the following items can

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 77Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus5 Clip mode indicationA “CLIP M” or “CLIP C” indi

78 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menusqj EVS indicationThis appears when the EVS (Enhan

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 79Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menusws Voltage/error indicationThe current voltage is

Chapter 1 Overview8 Chapter 1 Overview...

80 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusViewfinder Basic MenuContents and Settings of Eac

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 81Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusBasic menu page 2Basic menu page 3This is display

82 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusViewfinder Basic MenuBasic menu page 6Setting the

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 83Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus3 Turn the MENU dial until the desired charactera

84 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusViewfinder Basic MenuInitial cursor positionTo re

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 85Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusWhen “CHECK DIAG” is displayedThe “CHECK DIAG” in

86 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusViewfinder Advanced MenuAdvanced Menu OperationsS

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 87Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusContents and Settings of Each Menu PageEach page’

88 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusViewfinder Advanced MenuAdvanced menu page 3a) Fo

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 89Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusItemMARKERSelects ON/OFFsetting for centermarker,

Chapter 1 OverviewChapter 1 Overview 91) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout2) TTL = Total3) DUR = DurationAutomatic recording of setup data (page 99)SetupLog™:

90 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusViewfinder Advanced MenuAdvanced menu page 6a) Wh

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 91Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusEZ mode settingsThe following settings are set fo

92 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusAdvanced menu page 9 Advanced menu pages 10 to 13

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 93Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusVideo Output and Viewfinder PictureThe video outp

94 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusSetup FilesYou can use setup files to reproduce a

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 95Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusTo call up files recorded onto a tapeLoad the cas

96 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChanging File SettingsWhen using advanced menu pa

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 97Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus PAGE13(NEXTm$ PREVm4) FILE STORE FILE:*HI

98 Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusChapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus3 Press the MENU dial to store the file. To abor

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus 99Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and MenusUsing SetupNavi and SetupLogThe SetupNavi functio