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True Digital Camcorder

The DSR-500WS is a “True Digital Camcorder”. The signal is maintained in the

digital domain. This allows for higher image quality, free of artifacts and the

loss of resolution typical of multiple A/D and D/A conversion. This is a major

advantage for the user.

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Camera Section with Full Digital Processing

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Component Digital Transfer from Camera to the Recorder

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Digital Recording

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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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