High Quality DVCAM Recorder
Based on the DVCAM format, the DSR-500WS delivers high
quality, efficient recording.
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EZ Mode
The camera can be instantly set to a standard or auto position simply by
pressing the EZ Mode button. The DSR-500WS has a choice of two EZ Modes -
STANDARD or CUSTOM. When set to CUSTOM EZ Mode, the camera setting is
changed in accordance with the user selected menu setting.
EZ Focus
EZ Focus is a function to help the user focus precisely without stopping down
the lens. Pushing the EZ Focus button automatically opens the iris so that the
depth of field is reduced, making critical focusing easier. At the same time, the
electronic shutter is automatically set to obtain the correct light level. The EZ
Focus function is overridden while recording.
Menu Control by Jog Dial Operation
The DSR-500WS incorporates a jog dial that
controlls the viewfinder menu. The user
simply selects his or her desired menu item
and sets the value by easy, one-fingered jog
dial operation. This jog dial means fewer
control button/switches are required on the
camcorder, and therefore contributes to the
unit’s simple operation.
New Switch Guard
A new Switch Guard is
provided with the
DSR-500WS to prevent
mis-operation of the EZ
Mode, AUTO IRIS Mode and
ATW buttons. It is a door
flip type so that you can
open the door and easily
access to the EZ Mode /
AUTO IRIS /ATW buttons if
needed. The guard has five
tiny holes for the operator to
see the LED indicators for
the buttons while shooting.
DVCAM Recording Format
The Sony DVCAM recording format has superior video and audio quality and
reliability 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 DSR-500WS boasts remarkably long recording time. Both mini cassettes
(PDVM series) and standard cassettes (PDV series) can be used with the
DSR-500WS. In using the PDV-184ME (Standard cassette) the DSR-500WS
provides a maximum recording time of 184 minutes.
Digital Output of i.LINK™* interface
The DSR-500WS adopts a 6-pin i.LINK interface (DV output only) for digital
signal output. It enables a back-up recording of DV and DVCAM VTRs with just
one i.LINK cable. The i.LINK cable carries digital video/audio signals and
control signals simultaneously. When the DSR-500WS is connected to the Sony
DSR-70 Field Editor, simple field editing can also be done on the DSR-70
operational panel. (The DSR-500WS is set up as a feeder.) This digital output is
convertible to a SDI signal using the Sony BKNW-25 DV Interface Box.
* i.LINK stands for IEEE 1394-1995 standards and their revisions.
is the logo for products that implement i.LINK.
26-pin VTR Interface Capability
With the 26-pin VTR interface, the DSR-500WS can feed live camera output
signals to an external recorder. This function enables parallel recording or back-
up recording by using an external VTR.
Depending on the external VTR
connected to the DSR-500WS, camera
output signals can be selected from
component*/VBS or Y/C signals by
using the EXT VTR OUTPUT switch on
the operational panel.
Notes: Playback of analog component
output is not provided.
