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NTSC
Digital Camcorder
DSR-500WS
*Optional items are included.
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ince the introduction of Sony’s DSR-300 DVCAM Camcorder in 1998, shooter such as video journalists have been able to acquire their Sfootage quickly and easily, because the required functionality and performance was packed into this camcorder. Meanwhile, the next generation widescreen TVs have been introduced in the industry and the demand to produce video material in widescreen (16:9) has greatly increased not only in the professional broadcasting market, but also in the event production and cor
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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. n Camera Section with Full Digital Processing n Component Digital Transfer from Camera to the Recorder n Digital Recording Sony Other DVCAM Digital Camcorders Camcorders Analog Digital Analog Camera VTR Head DSP Digit
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Widescreen Switchable Camcorder By incorporating 16:9 wide aspect CCD, the DSR-500WS can offer a superb widescreen picture quality, and conventional 4:3 aspect picture with aspect switching capability. Power HAD WS CCD The DSR-500WS is equipped with three 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 ca
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Low Power Consumption DynaLatitude™ Functions The DSR-500WS camera head consumes only 24 W. A maximum of The DSR-500WS also uses the DynaLatitude process, a unique feature based on approximately 70 minutes recording time can be achieved with one fully charged the TruEye system. DynaLatitude minimizes video level distortion based on BP-L40 Lithium-ion battery. video signal histograms in order to utilize the limited dynamic range of the video signal standard by adaptively managing the contrast o
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Video Light Connector for Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 Pool Feed Operation An optional Anton Bauer Ultralight 2 can When only a few cameramen are delegated to a press conference, the be directly attached to the DSR-500WS DSR-500WS can be configured as a recorder through the analog composite using the video light connector. This input. This is called “Pool Feed Operation”. The optional DSBK-501 Analog system is powered from the camcorder’s Composite Input Board must be installed. attached battery.
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EZ Mode High Quality DVCAM Recorder 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 - Based on the DVCAM format, the DSR-500WS delivers high STANDARD or CUSTOM. When set to CUSTOM EZ Mode, the camera setting is quality, efficient recording. changed in accordance with the user selected menu setting. EZ Focus DVCAM Recording Format EZ Focus is a function to help the user focus precisely without stop
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ClipLink data can be quickly uploaded to a Sony EditStation system from Edit Search DVCAM VTRs, so that usable shots can be easily selected using only visual The DSR-500WS incorporates an Edit Search function. Its control button is ClipLink information displayed on the EditStation GUI. The ClipLink system located on the side panel to allow easy access while shooting. eliminates the task of loading all the shots on tape onto the EditStation system. Freeze Mix Function With conventional cameras,
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BC-L50 Lithium-ion Battery Charger RM-VJ1 Remote Control Unit The Sony BC-L50 is a battery charger which can The Sony RM-VJ1 Remote Control Unit is an exclusive accessory be used with Lithium-ion battery packs such as for the DSR-300/500WS, which directly connects to the the BP-L40. This compact and easy to carry camcorder via a CCA-7-7A cable. This compact, mobile and unit quickly charges up to two Lithium-ion highly reliable remote controller with a professional microphone batteries and use
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Anton Bauer DSBK-501 Ultralight 2 (Analogu Composite Input Board) * For the DXF-41/51 installation, the optional accessory shoe kit is required. DXF-41/51 * For the DXF-41 connection, the transformation cable is needed. DSBK-301A (Large ViewFinder) RM-LG1 (Index Picture Board) (Remote Control Unit) Carrying Cases LC-DS300SFT (Soft Carrying Case) WRR-855A (Wireless microphone receiver) Stereo mini 2-pin Li-ion battery BP-L60A or BP-L90A DSR-500WS CA-WR855 DXF-701WS DC-L1 (Camera Adapter) (Standar
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RM-M7G RM-LG1 RM-VJ1 CA-WR855 RCP-TX7 Remote Control Panel Handy Remote Control Unit Handy Remote Control Unit Remote Control Unit Camera Adapter for WRR-855A WRR-855A DSBK-301A DSBK-501 ECM-670/672 CAC-12 UHF Synthesized Tuner Index Picture Board Analog Composite Input Board Electret Condenser Microphone Microphone Holder (Wireless microphone receiver) DXF-701WS DXF-51 VCT-U14 BP-L40 BP-L60A 5” B/W Viewfinder (When it is attached to the Tripod Adapter Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack Rechargeab
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DSR-500WS General INPUT/OUTOUT connectors Power requirements: DC 12 V (11 to 17 V) Signal inputs: Power consumption: 24.0 W (w/o VF), 26.1 W (w/ VF) GENLOCK VIDEO IN: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) TC IN: BNC, 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) EXT AUDIO CH-1/2 XLR 3-pin x 2 Female, -60dBu, 3 kΩ-/+4 dBu, 10 kΩ Operating humidity: Less than 85% MIC IN: XLR 3-pin Female Storage humidity: Less than 90% ANALOG VIDE
