Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD150 Operating Instructions
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111 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR BAR VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET HRS METER Mode MELODY zNORMAL OFF zON OFF zLCD V-OUT/LCD zOFF ON zON OFF zOFF ON — — OPERATION DRUM RUN TAPE RUN THREADINGMeaning To chime a melody in normal operations, and beep a warning sound for five seconds. To beep in the following situations: turning on the power, pressing the start/ stop button, and when a warning message appears. To cancel the melody, beep, and shutter click sound. To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by an other VCR’s remote control. To show the display on the LCD screen and viewfinder screen. To show the display on a TV screen, LCD screen and viewfinder screen. To not superimpose the date and time on the picture. To superimpose the date and time on the picture. To light up the camera recording lamps at the front and rear of your camcorder. To turn the camera recording lamp off. Does not display the color bar. Displays the color bar. To make programs and perform video editing (p. 77). To adjust and set the synchronization of your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set mode (p. 75). The cumulative total hours of operation is displayed in 10-operation increments. The cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in 10- operation increments. The cumulative total hours of tape running is displayed in 10-operation increments. The cumulative number of tape unthreading operation is displayed in 10-operation increments.POWER switch VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR VCR VCR CAMERA Notes •If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR (except using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)). •You cannot erase the date and time superimposed using the DATE REC function.
112 Resetting the date and time The date and time are set at the factory. Set the time according to the local time in your country. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be released because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 157). First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1)Press MENU to display the menu in the standby mode. (2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust to the desired year, then press the dial. (5)Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial. (6)Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. The clock starts to move. (7)Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The year changes as follows: If you do not set the date and time “- -:- -:- -” as time, and “- - - - - - - - -” as date will be recorded. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET LTR S I ZE RETURN 2 4 1,73 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET LTR S I ZE RETURN 6 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET LTR S I ZE RETURNSETUP MENU CLOCK SET LTR S I ZE RETURN JAN 1 2000 12:00:00AM2000 JAN 1 12 00 AM JUL 4 2000 5:30:00PM2000 JUL 4 5 30 PM2000 JAN 1 12 00 AM [ MENU] : END [ MENU] : END [ MENU] : END [ MENU] : END MENU TC/UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB T I ME [ MENU] : END 2000 JAN 1 12 00 AM 1995 1996 20792000
113 “Memory Stick” Operations — “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the Memory Stick Reader/Writer supplied with your camcorder or a PC card adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied). On file format (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Typical image data file name 100-0001: As displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of the camcorder. Dsc00001.jpg: As displayed on your PC screen. Before using a “Memory Stick” •You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. •We recommend backing up important data. •Image data may be damaged in the following cases: –If you remove the “Memory Stick,” turn the power off, or detach the battery for replacement when the access lamp is flashing. –If you use a “Memory Stick” near static electricity or magnetic fields. •Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. •Stick its label on the labeling position. •Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to a “Memory Stick.” •Do not disassemble or modify a “Memory Stick.” •Do not let the “Memory Stick” get wet. •Do not use or keep a “Memory Stick” in locations that are: –Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun. –Under direct sunlight. –Very humid or subject to corrosive gases. •When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case. A “Memory Stick” formatted by a computerA “Memory Stick” formatted by the Windows OS or Macintosh computers does not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.Write-protect tab Terminal RearFrontLabeling position
114 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Notes on image data compatibility•Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform to the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard (DCF98 standard) established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR- TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.) •If you cannot use a “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it with this camcorder (p. 108). However, formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick.” “Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows is a registered trademark licensed to Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. •Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. •All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
115 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the Sony logo pointing toward the LCD panel and the b mark pointing inward. To eject a “Memory Stick”Push the “Memory Stick” inward, then release your finger. The “Memory Stick” comes out a little. Note The “Memory Stick” may pop out depending on the way you push it. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur. If the “ MEMORY STICK ERROR” indicator appears The “Memory Stick” is broken or the file format is not proper. Eject the “Memory Stick,” check it, and insert it again. If the same indicator appears, use another “Memory Stick.” Access lamp
116 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting the image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1)Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2)Press MENU to display the menu. (3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press the dial. Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE This is the highest image quality in this camcorder. The number of still images you can record is fewer than FINE. The image is compressed to about 1/3. FINE Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about 1/10. Note In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the types of images you are shooting. 1 23 4 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT [ MENU] : END MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU] : END SUPER F I NE MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU] : END SUPER F I NE F I NE STANDARD MEMORYCAMERA VCR OFF(CHG) POWER MENU
117 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the image quality mode selected. Details are shown in the table below. Image quality mode Memory capacity SUPER FINE Approx. 190 KB FINE Approx. 100 KB STANDARD Approx. 60 KB Note on the image quality mode indicator This is only displayed during recording. The approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” The approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” that is formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject. Image quality mode SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD 4 MB type (supplied) 20 images 40 images 60 images 8 MB type (not supplied) 40 images 81 images 122 images 16 MB type (not supplied) 82 images 164 images 246 images 32 MB type (not supplied) 164 images 329 images 494 images 64 MB type (not supplied) 329 images 659 images 988 images
118 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2)Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the picture and focus are re-adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the picture and are fixed. Recording does not start yet. (3)Press PHOTO deeply. The shutter clicks and the image is frozen. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. [a]The number of images that can be recorded on the “Memory Stick” [b]The number of recorded images When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide TV mode, digital effect, title, digital zoom, fader, and shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment . Note When you press the PHOTO button lightly at step 2, the focus of the image seems to be momentarily out. When the auto logo insert function is activated You cannot do memory photo recording. 1 / 6 SFN2 PHOTO 1 3 PHOTO SFN[a] [b] MEMORYCAMERA VCR OFF(CHG) POWER
119 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Select one of the two modes described below before recording. Continuous mode [a] You can record four still images continuously. The number of images is in accordance with remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” Multi screen mode [b] You can record nine still images continuously on a single page. The number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” The shutter always clicks four times, however, the number of images recordable may be less than four. Note on using a video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the continuous or multi screen mode if you install it to the intelligent accessory shoe. [a][b]
120 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording (1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. (2)Press MENU to display the menu. (3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial. (5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) ON Your camcorder shoots up to four still images at about 0.5 sec intervals. ( ) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes. ( ) If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full” FULL” appears on the screen, and you cannot record still pictures on this “Memory Stick.” 2 34 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT [ MENU] : END MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU] : END OFFMEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU] : END OFF ON MULT I SCRN MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU] : END ON 1 MEMORYCAMERA VCR OFF(CHG) P O W E R MENU