Auto tracing white balance (ATW)

This function automatically traces the white balance, which constantly changes as lighting conditions change. Auto tracing white balance is especially useful when there is no time to manually adjust the white balance or when shooting moves between indoor and outdoor locations.

Total level control system (TLCS)

Even if the incoming light exceeds the range in which the standard auto iris can control exposure, the auto gain control (AGC) or auto exposure (AE) backs up to ensure proper exposure.

Recording time (REC TIME) display

Recording time can be displayed in either of the following modes.

•Total recording time for all cuts (TTL1))

•Total recording time for current cut (DUR2))

Viewfinder super detail

Video signals for the viewfinder are mixed with DTL signals to make focusing easier.

Dual zebra pattern display

Two types of zebra patterns, zebra 1 and zebra 2 can be displayed simultaneously or independently. The zebra 1 can be set to the levels ranging from 70 to 90 IRE on the DSR-370/570WS (or from 70 to 90% on the DSR-370/570WSP) and the zebra 2 indicates the levels of 100 IRE or more for the DSR-370/570WS (or the levels of 100% or more for the DSR-370/ 570WSP).

Color temperature display

When reading the white balance, the color temperature is displayed on the viewfinder screen.

Switching the color temperatures for the preset white balance

You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K or 5600 K by setting the FILTER control. The preset white balance can be switched to other value when the menu setting is changed (see page 93).

Video monitor output with text

The video signal with text superimposed that is shown in the viewfinder can also be output to an external video monitor.

1-kHz reference signal output

Along with a color bar, a 1-kHz reference signal can also be output.

Freeze mix function

The freeze mix function superimposes any previously recorded still picture on the viewfinder screen to facilitate framing the subject when reshooting the scene.

Edit Search Function

Pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allows the tape to play back in search mode. Set either of two playback speeds.

SetupLogTM function

Settings at shooting are recorded onto the tape in real time. This recorded data can then be used to reproduce the same shooting conditions in subsequent shots. It also makes it easier to identify the cause of problems in previous shots.

Video light control

A video light connector and control switch are equipped. You can turn the light on and off automatically as you start and stop the VCR operation.

High-performance viewfinder (DXF-801/ 801CE)

•High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal resolution)

•DISPLAY switch that can turn the character display on and off

•Light that can light the lens control elements

•Large-diameter eye cup for easier viewing and focusing

•PEAKING potentiometer for vertical and horizontal detail control

•Two indicators can be used as TALLY indicators

•Tough die-cast aluminum body

•Automatic aspect ratio switching between 16:9 and 4:3 (DSR-570WS/570WSP only)

Overview 1 Chapter

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1) TTL = Total

2) DUR = Duration

Chapter 1 Overview 11