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DSR-500WS 

General

Power requirements:

DC 12 V (11 to 17 V)

Power consumption:

24.0 W (w/o VF), 26.1 W (w/ VF)  

Operating temperature:

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature:

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity:

Less than 85%

Storage humidity:

Less than 90%

Tape speed:

28.193 mm/s

Recording/Playback time:

Standard size:

184 min. w/PDV184ME

Mini size: 

40 min. w/PDVM40ME

Fast forward/Rewind time:

Standard size:

Approx. 12 min. w/PDV184ME

Mini size:

Approx. 3 min. w/PDVM40ME

Continuous recording time:

Approx.

70 min. w/BP-L40

140 min. w/BP-L60A
230 min. w/BP-L90A

Mass:

Approx. 3.7 kg (8.2 lb, 2.5 oz) for camera head only
Approx. 4.4 kg (9.7 lb, 11.2 oz) with VF and microphone
Approx. 5.8 kg (12.8 lb, 12.6 oz) with VF, microphone and lens
Approx. 6.3 kg (13.9 lb 14.2 oz) with VF, microphone, lens,
battery (BP-L40) and videocassette tape 

Dimensions (w/h/d):

121 x 192 x 280 mm (4 7/8 x 7 5/8 x 11 1/8 inches)
(without projections)
242 x 247 x 547 mm (9 5/8 x 9 3/4 x 21 5/8 inches)
(with projections)

Camera part

Image device:

3-chip 2/3-inch, Interline-Transfer CCD

Optics:

F1.4 medium index prism system

Effective picture elements:

980 x 494 (H x V)

Total picture elements:

1038 x 504 (H x V)

Sensing area:

9.6 mm x 5.4 mm 

Built-in filters:

1: 3200 K/3000 K
2: 5600 K+1/8ND
3: 5600 K
4: 5600 K+1/64ND

Lens mount:

Sony 2/3-inch Bayonet mount 

Signal system:

NTSC color system

Scanning system:

2:1 interlaced, 525 lines, 60 fields/sec.

Horizontal frequency:

15.734 kHz

Vertical frequency:

59.94 Hz

Sync system:

Internal and External with the VBS or BS signal

Horizontal resolution:

16:9 mode :

700TV lines

4:3 mode :

700TV lines

Vertical resolution:

400TV lines (w/o EVS), 450TV lines (w/EVS)

Minimum illumination:

0.5 lx with F1.4, Hyper gain (30 dB+DPR)*
0.8 lx with F1.8, Hyper gain (30 dB+DPR)*

Sensitivity:

F11 at 2000 lx (3200 K, 89.9% reflectance)  (typical)

Gain selection:

-3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB+DPR, 
24 dB, 24 dB+DPR, Hyper Gain (30 dB+DPR)*

Shutter speed selection:

OFF, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 sec

Clear scan selection:

60.4 to 200.3 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio:

63 dB (typical)

Registration:

0.05% (all zones, without lens)

Geometric distortion:

Below measurable level

VTR part

VIDEO PERFORMANCE
Band width:

Luminance: 

30 Hz to 5.0 MHz ± 1.0 dB

Chrominance:

30 Hz to 1.5 MHz +1.0/-5.0 dB

S/N ratio (luminance):

More than 55 dB 

K-factor (K2T, KPB):

Less than 2.0%

Y/C delay

Less than 30 nsec

AUDIO PERFORMANCE
Frequency response:

48 kHz:

20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB

32 kHz:

20 Hz to 14.5 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB

Dynamic range:

More than 80 dB

Distortion (THD)

Less than 0.08% (1 kHz reference level, 48 kHz)

INPUT/OUTOUT connectors

Signal inputs:
GENLOCK VIDEO IN:

BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 

TC IN:

BNC, 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 10 k

EXT AUDIO CH-1/2

XLR 3-pin x 2 Female, -60dBu, 3 k

-/+4 dBu, 10 k

MIC IN:

XLR 3-pin Female

ANALOG VIDEO IN:

BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 

(When the option board DSBK-501 is installed.)

Signal outputs:
VIDEO OUT:

BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 

, 26-pin Male

VBS:

1.0 Vp-p, sync negative

Y/R-Y/B-Y:

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative
R-Y/B-Y: 700 mVp-p

Y/C:

Y: 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative
C: 286 mVp-p (burst level)

DV OUT:

i.LINK, 6-pin IEEE1394-based

MONITOR OUT:

BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative, 75 

TC OUT:

BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 

AUDIO CH-1/2:

RCA pin, -10 dBu, 47 k

S-VIDEO:

DIN 4-pin, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 

Others:
DC IN :

XLR 4-pin, Male

DC OUT:

4-pin, Female 

BATTERY TERMINAL:

5-pin

EARPHONE:

Mini-jack

LIGHT OUT:

2-pin Female

WRR OUT:

7-pin

LENS:

12-pin

VF:

20-pin

REMOTE1:

Stereo mini

REMOTE2:

10-pin

<Notes>
* DPR is equivalent to +6 dB gain up. 

18 dB+DPR:

Equivalent to +24 dB

24 dB+DRR:

Equivalent to +30 dB

Hyper Gain (30 dB+DPR):

Equivalent to +36 dB

* The specifications of “Video/Audio performance” were measured by playing back material on 

the DSR-85 (via analog component out) that had been recorded on the DSR-500WS.

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

DSBK-501

Mass:

approx. 22 g ( 0.7 oz)

Dimensions:

54 mm x 47 mm (2 1/4 x 1 7/8 inches)

DSBK-301A

Mass:

approx. 47 g (1.6 oz)

Dimensions:

111 mm x 113 mm (4 3/8 x 4 1/2 inches)

LC-DS500

Mass:

approx. 8 kg (17 lb 10 oz)

Dimensions(w/h/d):

424 x 777 x 396 mm (16 3/4 x 30 5/8 x 15 5/8 inches)

LC-DS300SFT

Mass:

approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb 11 oz)

Dimensions(w/h/d):

220 x 300 x 620 mm (without projection)
(8 3/4 x 11 7/8 x 24 1/2 inches)

242 (9

 5

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8

)

547 (21

 5

/

8

)

121 (4

 7

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8

)

192 (7

 5

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8

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247 (9

 3

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4

)

280 (11

 1

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8

)

DSR-500WS Dimensions

Unit: mm (inches)

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Summary of Contents for DSR-500WS

Page 1: ...NTSC Digital Camcorder DSR 500WS Optional items are included ...

Page 2: ... 500WS Widescreen Digital Camcorder as part of Sony s DVCAM camcorder line up The DSR 500WS offers outstanding picture quality by adopting full Digital Signal Processing and three 2 3 inch Power HAD WS CCDs which have been specifically designed for a 16 9 aspect ratio switchable to 4 3 Inheriting most of the functions of the DSR 300 the DSR 500WS extends the mobility operational convenience and sy...

Page 3: ... the loss of resolution typical of multiple A D and D A conversion This is a major advantage for the user Camera Section with Full Digital Processing Component Digital Transfer from Camera to the Recorder Digital Recording Sony DVCAM Camcorders Digital VTR DSP Camera Digital Other Digital Camcorders Digital VTR Analog Camera Head Analog Digital VTR DSP Camera Head Analog ...

Page 4: ...ee 2 3 inch Power HAD WS IT CCDs with a high packing density of 520 000 pixels total 480 000 pixels effective Since the CCD is originally designed for the 16 9 aspect ratio with a capability to be switched to 4 3 high quality images can be obtained in the 16 9 mode with virtually no image loss High sensitivity of F11 at 2000 lx 3200K remarkable signal to noise ratio of 63 dB high resolution of 700...

Page 5: ... dynamic range and without hue distortion DynaLatitude Functions The DSR 500WS also uses the DynaLatitude process a unique feature based on the TruEye system DynaLatitude minimizes video level distortion based on video signal histograms in order to utilize the limited dynamic range of the video signal standard by adaptively managing the contrast of each pixel The DynaLatitude feature brings a new ...

Page 6: ...e dedicated VF Menu System Five Factory Preset Files are set by Sony to accommodate the five most common lighting situations such as STANDARD HIGH SATURATION and FLUORESCENT In addition three User Files allow the operator to custom set camera parameters to match particular shooting situations SetupNavi Camera Setup File Storage The DSR 500WS Camcorder has the SetupNavi function to store the User F...

Page 7: ...liability for professional use The 8 bit component digital recording with a 5 1 compression ratio and sampling at the rate of 4 1 1 provides superior picture quality a superb multi generation capability and excellent production flexibility It is also capable of playing back the consumer DV format which is one of the great advantages of the DVCAM format Long Recording Time maximum 184 minutes The D...

Page 8: ...mber time code of the MARK IN MARK OUT point and OK NG status This reference data is stored in the cassette memory of the DVCAM cassette tape Edit Search The DSR 500WS incorporates an Edit Search function Its control button is located on the side panel to allow easy access while shooting Freeze Mix Function With conventional cameras when the camera operator needs to shoot a subject in the same fra...

Page 9: ...d held Monitor The RM VJ1 has a 2 5 inch color TFT LCD monitor for framing or composing a shot The LCD has a brightness control and monitor hood for field use Moreover a LCD back light OFF switch is available for saving power High Quality Microphone The microphone is Omni Directional for superior sound quality Sony Lavaliere Microphones ECM 44BC 55BC 77BC can be connected to the RM VJ1 in place of...

Page 10: ...0 pin CCA 7 cable BNC CCZ A cable Battery Chargers Carrying Cases BC L100 BC 410 Charger for NP 1B or BP 90A Charger for BP L40 L60 L60A L90 L90A or NP 1B BP 90A in DC L1 L90 BC L50 Charger for BP L40 L60 L60A L90 L90A BC 1WD Charger for NP 1B Picture monitor RM VJ1 RM M7G Li ion battery BP L60A or BP L90A DC L1 DC L90 NP 1B BP 90A AC DN1 or AC DN2A AC adapter For the DXF 41 51 installation the op...

Page 11: ...1 Battery Case for an optional NP 1B DC L90 Battery Case for an optional BP 90A BC L50 Battery Charger for BP L40 L60 L60A L90 L90A BC L100 Battery Charger for BP L40 L60 L60A L90 L90A NP 1B BP 90A CMA 8A AC Power Adapter AC 550 AC Adapter AC DN1 AC Adapter for operation under 38W AC DN2A AC Adapter for operation under 150W LC DS300SFT Carrying Case soft type LC DS500 Carrying Case hard type LCR 1...

Page 12: ... 1 0 5 0 dB S N ratio luminance More than 55 dB K factor K2T KPB Less than 2 0 Y C delay Less than 30 nsec AUDIO PERFORMANCE Frequency response 48 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 1 0 dB 32 kHz 20 Hz to 14 5 kHz 0 5 1 0 dB Dynamic range More than 80 dB Distortion THD Less than 0 08 1 kHz reference level 48 kHz INPUT OUTOUT connectors Signal inputs GENLOCK VIDEO IN BNC 1 0 Vp p 75 Ω TC IN BNC 0 5 Vp p to 18...

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