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© 2000 Sony Corporation
DSR-500WSL/500WSPL
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
3-866-520-13(1)
Digital Camcorder
DSR-500WSL/500WSPL


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VARNING
Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte.
Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ som
rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt gällande föreskrifter.
VAROITUS
Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan
tyyppiin.
Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
For customers in the USA (DSR-500WSL only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
For customers in Europe (DSR-500WSPL only)
This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC
Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the
European Community.
Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European standards:
· EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference (Emission)
· EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This product is inteded for use in the following
Electromagnetic Environment (s):
E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3
(urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment, ex.
TV studio)
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the top.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
LITHIUM BATTERY
Replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery. Use
of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Note
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
ADVARSEL!
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og
type.
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til laverandøren.
ADVARSEL
Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosjonsfare.
Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt av
apparatfabrikanten.
Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandøren.


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Table of Contents
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Chapter 2
Fitting and
Connections
Chapter 1
Overview
Table of Contents
Product Configurations .................................................... 7
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
Left and Upper View ......................................................... 23
Rear and Bottom ................................................................ 25
VCL-918BY Zoom Lens (not supplied) ........................... 27
DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder ............................................. 29
Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery ............... 31
Fitting the Lens ............................................................... 32
Using Accessories .......................................................... 34
Using the Viewfinder ......................................................... 34
Fitting the 4-inch/5-inch Electronic Viewfinder ............... 35
Fitting to a Tripod .............................................................. 35
Using an Optional Microphone ......................................... 36
Using a Video Light .......................................................... 37
Fitting the Shoulder Strap ................................................. 38
Connecting to Audio System ............................................. 39
Using the Optional RM-VJ1 Remote Control Unit
(Equipped With Microphone And Monitor) ................. 41
Using the RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit ......................... 42
Using the Optional LC-DS500 Carrying Case .................. 43
Using the Optional LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case ... 43
Connections .................................................................... 44
Connecting a Number of Camcorders ............................... 44
Connecting the DSR-70/70P Digital Videocassette
Recorder (Optional DSBK-140 Is Required) ............... 45
Connecting an External VCR ............................................ 45
Power Supply ................................................................... 46
Using a BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A Battery
Pack .............................................................................. 46


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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 4
Viewfinder Screen
Indications and
Menus
Table of Contents
Chapter 3
Shooting
Using an AC Adaptor ........................................................ 48
Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System ........... 48
Basic Procedure for Shooting ........................................ 49
Using DynaLatitude Function ........................................... 50
Recording ........................................................................ 51
Cassettes for the DSR-500WSL/500WSPL ...................... 51
Recording on the Internal VCR ......................................... 52
Recording an External Video Signals ................................ 56
Recording on an External VCR Using the VTR Connector
(26-pin) ......................................................................... 56
Recording on an External VCR Using the DV OUT
Connector ..................................................................... 57
Back Space Editing ......................................................... 58
Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position ........... 58
Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space
Editing .......................................................................... 59
Using the Freeze Mix Function ......................................... 60
Playback -- Checking Recorded Contents ................... 61
Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After
Shooting -- Recording Review ................................... 61
Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder .......... 61
Viewing Color Playback .................................................... 61
Setting Time Values ......................................................... 62
Setting the User Bit Value ................................................. 63
Setting the Time Code Value ............................................. 64
Synchronization With External Time Code Signals
-- Gen-Lock................................................................. 66
ClipLink Shooting ........................................................... 68
Setting Editing Points While Shooting .............................. 70
Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode ........................... 72
Viewfinder Screen Indications ....................................... 75
Changing the Viewfinder Display ..................................... 75


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Chapter 5
Adjustments and
Settings
Viewfinder Normal Indications ....................................... 76
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
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
Setting Up the Camera Using Data Recorded on Tape ..... 99
Recording the Menu Settings Onto a Tape ...................... 100
Viewing SetupLog Data .................................................. 101
Setting on the VCR Section -- VCR Menu ................... 103
VCR Menu Operation .................................................... 104
Basic Operation ............................................................... 104
Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar ... 105
Menu 201 Checking the Total Operating (Power-On)
Hours .......................................................................... 105
Menu 204 Selecting Frame Mode (DF/NDF) for Time
Code (for DSR-500WSL Only) ................................. 105
Menu 206 Selecting Battery Capacity Indication .......... 106
Menu 207 Setting Standby-On Period ........................... 106
Menu 210 Using Auto-Check Function .......................... 107
Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function ......................... 109
Menu 212 Selecting Audio Recording Mode ................. 109
Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Level .................. 110
Menu 214 Setting Fade-In/Fade-Out for the Audio
Recording Start and Stop Points ................................ 110
Menu 220 Using Setup Add (for DSR-500WSL
Only) .......................................................................... 111