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Features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP Camera Section

Following are features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP, considered only as a 16:9 wide screen type camcorder. For features which are common with the DSR-370/ 370P 4:3 standard screen type camcorder, see “Features of the DSR-370/370P/570WS/570WSP Camera Section” on the previous page.

Switchable between aspect ratios 16:9 and 4:3 Menu operations allows instantaneous switching between 16:9 (wide screen) and 4:3 (standard screen) aspect ratios. In 4:3 mode, 16:9 video signals produced by wide aspect CCDs are digitally processed to extract the section corresponding to a 4:3 screen (see page 105).

Addition of aspect ID signal

By menu settings, a wide-aspect ID signal1) can be added to video signals2) in 16:9 mode (see page 105).

DVCAM cassettes

•This camcorder can use both standard-size and mini- size DVCAM cassettes. According to cassette size, the camcorder automatically corrects reel position.

•The maximum recording/playback times are 184 minutes for standard size cassettes and 40 minutes for mini cassettes.

•DVCAM cassettes include a cassette memory. Information about the editing points (ClipLink™ log data) that is specified while shooting is recorded into this cassette memory.

Able to record the external video signals

Fitting the optional DSBK-501/501P Analog Composite Input Board enables the camcorder to record external analog video signals. (See pages 27, 64 and 93.)

Automatic switching of viewfinder aspect ratio When the supplied DXF-801/801CE viewfinder is used, the scan size of the viewfinder screen switches automatically to match the current aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) (see page 105).

Features of VCR Section

Features of the VCR section are common to the DSR- 370/370P and DSR-570WS/570WSP.

The camcorder uses the DVCAM recording format. The internal signal processing is digitalized to provide more stable output signals and higher reliability.

Compatible with consumer DV

A DV cassette recorded on a DV-format VCR can be played back on the camcorder. (Cassettes recorded in LP mode cannot be played back.)

ClipLink™ function

The ClipLink function links all stages from shooting to editing. Once editing points have been set with this function during shooting, they can be used to boost the efficiency of editing work.

Creation of clips

Using the ClipLink function, the camcorder operator can create clips to be used during editing.

The images captured at the Mark IN points are recorded in a compressed format onto the tape as “Index Pictures”3). In addition, editing point-related data (scene number, time code for Mark IN/OUT points, etc.) is recorded in the cassette memory.

ClipLink mode

To use the ClipLink function, select the menu setting to set the camcorder into ClipLink mode. There is also a ClipLink continue function that enables clips to be continued even after a break in recording.

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1)

ID signals complying with EIAJ CPR-1204 (DSR-370/

• The Y component of Y/C separate signals and the Y

 

570WS) or complying with ETS WSS (DSR-370P/

component of component signals output from the VTR/

 

570WSP).

CCU connector.

2)

Video signals refer to the following:

3) It is necessary to fit the optional DSBK-301A Index

 

• Video signals output from the VIDEO OUT connector

Picture Board.

 

and MONITOR OUT connector.

 

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