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FeaturesSwitching the color temperatures for the preset white balance

You can select the preset white balance at 3200 K (default) or 5600 K (default) by setting the FILTER control. The preset white balance can be changed to other value through menu setting (See page 81).

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. (See pages 19 and 20.)

1-kHz reference signal output

Along with a color bar, a 1-kHz reference signal can also be output. (See page 88.)

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. (See page 60.)

Edit Search Function

Pressing the EDIT SEARCH buttons allows the tape to play back in search mode. Set either of two playback speeds. (See pages 13 and 59.)

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 VCR operation. (See page 13.)

High-performance DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder (page 118)

•Switching the aspect ratio automatically between 16:9 and 4:3

•High resolution (600 TV lines of horizontal resolution)

•Large-diameter eye cup for easier viewing and focusing

•PEAKING potentiometer for vertical and horizontal detail control

•Three indicators can be used as TALLY indicators •Tough die-cast aluminum body

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

•Light that can light the lens control elements

Features on VCR Section

The DSR-500WSL/500WSPL 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 DSR-500WSL/500WSPL. (Cassettes recorded in LP mode cannot be played back.) (See page 51.)

DVCAM cassettes (page 51)

•The DSR-500WSL/500WSPL can use both standard- size and mini-size DVCAM cassettes. According to cassette size, the DSR-500WSL/500WSPL 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.

Recordable the external video signals

Fitting the optional DSBK-501/501P Analog Composite Input Board enables the camcorder to record the external analog video signals. (See pages 24, 56 and 81.)

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