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Sony DSR-500WSL Operating Instructions Manual (144 pages)

Sony Digital Camcorder Operating Instructions DSR-500WSL, 500WSPL

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 2 MB

Owner's Record
2
Table of Contents
3
Product Configurations

7
Chapter 1 Overview

8
Features

8
- Features on Camera Section
  8
- Features on VCR Section
  10
Location and Function of Parts

12
- Front View
  12
- Right Side View
  13
  - Front Section
    13
  - Rear Section
    15
  - DISPLAY Switch
    15
  - Display: Counter
    18
  - Right Side
    19
  - Left Side
    21
- Left and Upper View
  23
- Rear and Bottom
  25
- Audio out
  25
- VCL-918BY Zoom Lens (Not Supplied)
  27
- DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder
  29
Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery

31
Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections

32
Fitting the Lens

32
Using Accessories

34
Connections

44
Power Supply

46
Chapter 3 Basic Procedure for Shooting

49
- Using Dynalatitude Function
  50
Recording

51
Back Space Editing

58
Playback - Checking Recorded Contents

61
Setting Time Values

62
Cliplink Shooting

68
- Setting Editing Points While Shooting
  70
- Resuming Recording in Cliplink Mode
  72
Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications

75
- Changing the Viewfinder Display
  75
Viewfinder Normal Indications

76
- Viewfinder Normal Indications
  78
- Setup File
  79
- Status Indications
  79
Viewfinder Basic Menu

80
- Basic Menu Operations
  80
- Contents and Settings of each Menu Page
  80
Viewfinder Advanced Menu

86
- Advanced Menu Operations
  86
- Contents and Settings of each Menu Page
  87
  - Advanced Menu
    87
  - Date Mode
    91
  - Time Mode
    91
  - Menu Mode
    92
- Video Output and Viewfinder Picture
  93
Setup Files

94
- Calling up a Setup File
  94
- Changing File Settings
  96
- Saving File Settings
  96
Using Setupnavi and Setuplog

99
Chapter 5

103
Setting on the VCR Section - VCR Menu

103
VCR Menu Operation

104
White Balance Adjustment

112
Black Balance Adjustment

115
Shutter Settings

116
- Contrast and Brightness Adjustment
  118
Viewfinder Screen Adjustments

118
Adjusting the Lens

119
- Flange Focal Length Adjustment
  119
- Iris Adjustments
  120
- Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity
  121
- Macrophotography
  121
Settings for Special Cases

122
- Skin Detail Correction
  123
- Adjusting Color in the Specified Area
  123
Appendix

125
Important Notes on Operation

125
- Characteristics of CCD Sensors
  125
Cleaning the Video Heads

126
- Replacing Other Parts
  126
- Replacing the Video Heads
  126
Warning System

127
- Condensation
  128
Troubleshooting

129
- Troubleshooting Chart
  129
- Troubleshooting
  130
Specifications

131
- Audio System
  132
- Video System
  132
- Related Products
  133
- Supplied Accessories
  133
- Measuring Horizontal Resolution
  134
Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

135
What Is Cliplink

136
- How Cliplink Changes Video Production Techniques
  136
Cliplink Operation Flow

137
- Example System Configuration
  137
- Data Generated When Shooting
  138
Glossary

141

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User Manuals: Sony DSR-500WSL Professional Camcorder

Sony DSR-500WSL Operating Instructions Manual (144 pages)

Table of Contents

Product Configurations

Chapter 1 Overview

Features

Location and Function of Parts

Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery

Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections

Fitting the Lens

Using Accessories

Connections

Power Supply

Chapter 3 Basic Procedure for Shooting

Recording

Back Space Editing

Playback - Checking Recorded Contents

Setting Time Values

Cliplink Shooting

Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications

Viewfinder Normal Indications

Viewfinder Basic Menu

Viewfinder Advanced Menu

Setup Files

Using Setupnavi and Setuplog

Chapter 5

Setting on the VCR Section - VCR Menu

VCR Menu Operation

White Balance Adjustment

Black Balance Adjustment

Shutter Settings

Viewfinder Screen Adjustments

Adjusting the Lens

Settings for Special Cases

Appendix

Important Notes on Operation

Cleaning the Video Heads

Warning System

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Chart of Optional Components and Accessories

What Is Cliplink

Cliplink Operation Flow

Glossary

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