User manual SONY DSR-500WSPL

[. . . ] 3-866-520-13(1) DSR-500WSL/500WSPL Digital Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. DSR-500WSL/500WSPL © 2000 Sony Corporation 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. VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en likvärdig typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. [. . . ] If you resume recording with the same VCR, the number of remaining clips is automatically incremented by one. For details, see "Resuming Recording in ClipLink Mode" (page 72). Chapter 3 Shooting The time codes for Rec IN/OUT points are not recorded. Perform the following procedure. 1 2 Perform steps 1 to 3 in "ClipLink Shooting" (pages 68 and 69). Access basic menu page 7 and perform the following operations. The ClipLink mode indication "CLIP M" appears on the viewfinder screen. 2) Set the cassette name or number if necessary. For details of menu operations, see "Basic Menu Operations" (page 80). · Do not unplug the power supply connector (connected to a battery pack or AC outlet) while the POWER switch is still set to ON, as this may cause the ClipLink function to operate abnormally. Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before disconnecting the power supply. 3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or lens. The camcorder starts recording, and the REC/ TALLY indicator(s) light(s) in the viewfinder. 70 Chapter 3 Shooting 4 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Mark IN point. Setting Cue points as you shoot The following data is recorded onto the cassette when you specify a Cue point to highlight a scene. · Time codes (HH:MM:SS) for Rec IN/OUT points · Time codes (HH:MM:SS:frame) for Cue points · Scene number: The scene number is automatically incremented with each Rec IN point specification. · NG designation, cassette name/number (if set from the camcorder) · Index Pictures for all Rec IN points (when the DSBK-301A is fitted): these are recorded each time recording is stopped. Perform the following procedure. NG button TAKE button The TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange) lights in the viewfinder and "TAKE" appears on the screen. 5 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Mark OUT point. The TAKE/TALLY indicator (orange) goes out in the viewfinder and the "TAKE" disappears from the screen. At this time, the time code (HH:MM:SS) at the Mark IN/OUT point for scene 001 is recorded to the camcorder's internal memory, and then recorded to the cassette memory. To set/clear NG If you press the NG button before you set the next Mark IN point, the previous scene will be designated as "NG" ("NG" appears on the viewfinder screen or the screen). Once NG has been set, you can cancel it by pressing the NG button again before you set the next Mark IN point (the "NG" on the screen disappears). 1 2 Perform steps 1 to 3 in "ClipLink Shooting" (pages 68 and 69). Access basic menu page 7 and perform the following operations. The ClipLink mode indication "CLIP C" appears on the viewfinder screen. 2) Set the cassette name or number if necessary. For details of menu operations, see "Basic Menu Operations" (page 80). Chapter 3 Shooting 3 Press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens. The camcorder starts recording, and the REC/ TALLY indicator lights in the viewfinder. 4 6 Press the TAKE button when you find a shot where you would like to set a Cue point. The "CUE" indication appears (for about 1 second) on the viewfinder screen. At this point, the time code (HH:MM:SS:frame) at the Cue point is recorded into the cassette memory. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as needed to record time codes at Mark IN/OUT points, scene numbers, and NG designations to cassette memory. The scene number is automatically incremented each time you specify a Mark IN point. 7 5 Repeat step 4 to specify more Cue points. To finish shooting, press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens. The Index Pictures of each Mark IN point are recorded onto the tape (when the DSBK-301A is fitted). Chapter 3 Shooting 71 ClipLink Shooting 6 To finish shooting, press the VTR button on the camcorder or the lens. [. . . ] Each analog audio signal is converted into pulses that are generated in rapid succession, and each pulse is recorded as a digital signal having a value of 0 or 1. Pedestal level A black level which is the absolute black level of a video signal. Return video This refers to a video signal returned from the VCR to the camcorder or from the CCU to one camcorder in a multi-camera system, allowing the camcorder operator to monitor the image output from the camcorder or shot on other camcorders. Appendix Appendix 141 Glossary S/N Signal-to-Noise ratio. The relation of the strength of the desired signal to the accompanying electronic interference, the noise. [. . . ]