Connections; Connecting A Number Of Camcorders - Sony 500WSPL Operating Instructions Manual

Connections

Connecting a Number of Camcorders

When using two or more synchronized camcorders,
connect an external sync signal to the GEN LOCK IN
connector, supplying a VBS or BS signal. The
camcorder will then operate synchronized to this
signal.
You can adjust the synchronization using the basic
menu. (See page 81.)
Example 1: Camcorder 2 synchronized
to the signal from camcorder 1
DSR-500WSL/500WSPL
Camcorder 1
VTR
VIDEO OUT
CCZ-A Camera Cable
Example 2: Camcorders 1 and 2 synchronized to the signal from a special effects unit or similar
Video input connector
Sync signal output
connector
Special effects
unit or similar
Video input connector
Sync signal output
connector
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Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections
Note
When you fit the optional DSBK-501/501P, set the
VIDEO IN to CAM using the basic menu page 4. (See
page 81.)
BNC cable
Portable VCR
To camera To video input
connector connector
BNC cable
BNC cable
VIDEO OUT
BNC cable
GEN LOCK IN
BNC cable
VIDEO OUT
BNC cable
GEN LOCK IN
DSR-500WSL/500WSPL
Camcorder 2
GEN LOCK IN
VIDEO OUT
DSR-500WSL/500WSPL
Camcorder 1
DSR-500WSL/500WSPL
Camcorder 2