Document Outline

• Chapter 1 Overview
  • Product Configurations
  • Features
    • Features on Camera Section
    • Features on VCR Section
  • Location and Function of Parts
    • Front View
    • Right Side View
    • Left and Upper View
    • Rear and Bottom
    • VCL-918BY Zoom Lens (not supplied)
    • DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder
• Chapter 2 Fitting and Connections
  • Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery
  • Fitting the Lens
  • Using Accessories
    • Using the Viewfinder
    • Fitting the 4-inch/5-inch Electronic Viewfinder
    • Fitting to a Tripod
    • Using an Optional Microphone
    • Using a Video Light
    • Fitting the Shoulder Strap
    • Connecting to Audio System
    • Using the Optional RM-VJ1 Remote Control Unit (Equipped With Microphone And Monitor)
    • Using the RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit
    • Using the Optional LC-DS500 Carrying Case
    • Using the Optional LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case
  • Connections
    • Connecting a Number of Camcorders
    • Connecting the DSR-70/70P Digital Videocassette Recorder (Optional DSBK-140 Is Required)
    • Connecting an External VCR
  • Power Supply
    • Using a BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A Battery Pack
    • Using an AC Adaptor
    • Using the Anton Bauer Intelligent Battery System
• Chapter 3 Shooting
  • Basic Procedure for Shooting
    • Using DynaLatitude Function
  • Recording
    • Cassettes for the DSR-500WSL/500WSPL
    • Recording on the Internal VCR
    • Recording an External Video Signals
    • Recording on an External VCR Using the VTR Connector (26-pin)
    • Recording on an External VCR Using the DV OUT Connector
  • Back Space Editing
    • Starting Back Space Editing at Any Tape Position
    • Using the Edit Search Function While Back Space Editing
    • Using the Freeze Mix Function
  • Playback ﾑ Checking Recorded Contents
    • Checking the Recorded Contents Immediately After Shooting ﾑ Recording Review
    • Viewing Monochrome Playback in the Viewfinder
    • Viewing Color Playback
  • Setting Time Values
    • Setting the User Bit Value
    • Setting the Time Code Value
    • Synchronization With External Time Code Signals ﾑ Gen-Lock
  • ClipLink Shooting
    • Setting Editing Points While Shooting
    • Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode
• Chapter 4 Viewfinder Screen Indications and Menus
  • Viewfinder Screen Indications
    • Changing the Viewfinder Display
  • Viewfinder Normal Indications
    • Status Indications
  • Viewfinder Basic Menu
    • Basic Menu Operations
    • Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page
  • Viewfinder Advanced Menu
    • Advanced Menu Operations
    • Contents and Settings of Each Menu Page
    • Video Output and Viewfinder Picture
  • Setup Files
    • Calling up a Setup File
    • Changing File Settings
    • Saving File Settings
  • Using SetupNavi and SetupLog
    • Setting Up the Camera Using Data Recorded on Tape
    • Recording the Menu Settings Onto a Tape
    • Viewing SetupLog Data
• Chapter 5 Adjustments and Settings
  • Setting on the VCR Section ﾑ VCR Menu
  • VCR Menu Operation
    • Basic Operation
    • Menu 101 Setting the Real Time Clock and Calendar
    • Menu 201 Checking the Total Operating (Power-On) Hours
    • Menu 204 Selecting Frame Mode (DF/NDF) for Time Code (for DSR-500WSL Only)
    • Menu 206 Selecting Battery Capacity Indication
    • Menu 207 Setting Standby-On Period
    • Menu 210 Using Auto-Check Function
    • Menu 211 Selecting ClipLink Function
    • Menu 212 Selecting Audio Recording Mode
    • Menu 213 Selecting Audio Reference Level
    • Menu 214 Setting Fade-In/Fade-Out for the Audio Recording Start and Stop Points
    • Menu 220 Using Setup Add (for DSR-500WSL Only)
    • Menu 221 Using Setup Remove (for DSR-500WSL Only)
  • White Balance Adjustment
    • Saving an Appropriate White Balance Value in Memory
    • Using the Preset White Balance Settings
    • Light Sources and Color Temperature
    • Using the ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) Function
  • Black Balance Adjustment
  • Shutter Settings
  • Viewfinder Screen Adjustments
  • Adjusting the Lens
    • Flange Focal Length Adjustment
    • Iris Adjustments
    • Adjusting the Iris Sensitivity
    • Macrophotography
  • Settings for Special Cases
    • Skin Detail Correction
    • Adjusting Color in the Specified Area
• Appendix
  • Important Notes on Operation
    • Characteristics of CCD Sensors
  • Cleaning the Video Heads
  • Warning System
    • Condensation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Specifications
    • Related Products
    • Measuring Horizontal Resolution
  • Chart of Optional Components and Accessories
  • What Is ClipLink?
    • How ClipLink Changes Video Production Techniques
  • ClipLink Operation Flow
    • Example System Configuration
    • Data Generated When Shooting
  • Glossary