Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD150 Operating Instructions

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Playback – Basics
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO IN
AUDIO
CH1/CH2
S VIDEO
VIDEO
DV IN/OUT AUDIO CH1/CH2
Viewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate
the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on
the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power
adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
If your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the line input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
Connect with the TV or VCR using the audio cable (monaural y stereo) (not
supplied).
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this
connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting
cable.
Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder
and the TV or the VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures.
When you adjust the TV screen
If you monitor the shooting picture, not the playback picture, set COLOR BAR to ON in
the menu settings (p. 104). The color bar is displayed on the TV screen. : Signal flowWhite
Red Yellow (not supplied) 
						

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— Advanced Recording Operations —
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
You can record still images on tapes with all the pixels in the progressive mode. See
page 34 for details. This mode is useful when you print images using a video printer
(not supplied).
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 118).
(1)In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a picture freezes. The
CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the image, release PHOTO, select an image again, and then press
and hold PHOTO lightly.
(2)Press PHOTO deeper.
The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about
seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until
recording is completed.
The number of still images recordable on a cassette
You can record about 340 images in the DVCAM format on a 40-minute DVCAM
cassette and about 510 images in the DV format on a 60-minute DV cassette.
Notes
•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
•The PHOTO button does not work:
–While the fader function is set or in use.
–While the digital effect function is set or in use.
•Do not shake the camcorder during tape photo recording, the recorded image may be
blurred.
To do tape photo recording using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder immediately records an
image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
When you do tape photo recording during normal CAMERA recording
You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO
lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds
and your camcorder returns to standby mode.
When shooting a moving object in Tape Photo recording
When playing back the image by another unit, the image may be blurred. This is not a
malfunction.
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CAPTUREPHOTO
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Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
Printing the still image
You can print a still image by using a video printer (not supplied). Connect with the
video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.
Connect the yellow plugs of the cable to the video input of the video printer and the
VIDEO jack on your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer
as well.
If the video printer is equipped with an S video input
Use an S video connecting cable (not supplied).  Connect it to the S VIDEO jack on your
camcorder and the S video input of the video printer.
LINE IN
VIDEOS VIDEOS VIDEO
VIDEO
Video printer
: Signal flow(not supplied) 
						

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Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN
When you handle the digital images on your PC, set PROG. SCAN to ON before
shooting. You can record the images on a tape with higher resolution.
Since the image taken in progressive mode would be stabilized even in pause mode, it
is especially useful when you analyze high-speed actions such as sports scenes.
(1)Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
, then press the dial.
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROG. SCAN, then press the dial.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(5)Press MENU to erase the menu display. The PROG. SCAN indicator lights up.
To return to normal modeSelect OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Note on the progressive mode
A normal TV broadcast divides the screen into two finer fields and displays them in
turns every 1/60 of a second. Thus, the actual image displayed in an instant covers only
half of the apparent image area. Displaying the whole image simultaneously on a full
screen is called displaying with all the pixels. In this mode, the resolution of the still
picture is clearer than in the normal mode. This camcorder takes in an image every 1/15
of a second, which may cause the image of a moving object to go out of focus. This
camcorder is originally programed to record in the normal TV format.
When shooting under fluorescent light
When shooting in progressive mode under fluorescent light or light bulbs, a rare
phenomenon may happen in which the screen lights up brightly (Flicker phenomenon).
This is not a malfunction. If you want to stop this phenomenon, set PROG. SCAN to
OFF in the menu settings.
On digital zooming
You cannot use digital zooming in this mode.
When the auto logo insert function is activated
You cannot use the progressive mode.
2-4AUTO  SHTR
PROG. SCAN
SETUP
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MENU]
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MANUAL  SET
AUTO  SHTR
PROG. SCAN
SETUP
   RETURNOFF
ON
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MENU]
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MANUAL  SET
AUTO  SHTR
PROG. SCAN
SETUP
   RETURNON
 [
MENU]
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5PROG. SCAN
MENU
MENU 
						

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Advanced Recording Operations
Using the guide frame
You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide frame. The
guide frame is not recorded.
(1)Press MENU to display the menu in standby, recording, or memory mode.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
, then press the dial.
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select GUIDEFRAME, then press the dial.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(5)Press MENU to erase the menu display. The guide frame is displayed on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
To clear the guide frameSelect OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial or simply press DISPLAY.
Note
The guide frame indicates only a rough level. The size and position of the guide frame
do not affect the setting of the camcorder.
If you set GUIDEFRAME to ON
The other screen indicators are also displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
2-4LCD / VF  SET
LCD  B. L.
LCD  COLOR
VF  B. L.
GU I DEFRAME
 [
MENU]
 :
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LCD / VF  SET
LCD  B. L.
LCD  COLOR
VF  B. L.
GU I DEFRAME
   RETURN
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
OFF
ONLCD / VF  SET
LCD  B. L.
LCD  COLOR
VF  B. L.
GU I DEFRAME
   RETURN
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
ON
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MENU
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Using the wide mode
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in
16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-
screen TV [c] is compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of
the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
In standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in 
 in the menu settings (p. 104).
To cancel the wide modeSet 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings (p. 104).
In wide mode, you cannot select the following modes:
•Old movie
•Progressive mode
Connection to a TV
Pictures recorded in 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size
when you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/
ID-2) system and when you connect to the S video input jack on a TV.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) using video
signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is
automatically selected.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using an A/V
connecting cable.
During recording
You cannot operate the wide mode function. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
[a]
[c] [b]
[d]
16:9WIDE
MENU 
						

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Advanced Recording Operations
Using the fader function
You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.
When fading out the picture gradually changes  from color to black-and-white.
[a]REC STBY
REC STBY
[b]
FADER
OVERLAP*
WIPE*
DOT*(Random)
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Using the fader function
(1) When fading in [a]
In standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
When fading out [b]
In recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
The indicator changes as follows:
FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT t no indicator
The last selected fader mode is indicated first.
(2)Press START/STOP. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder
automatically returns to the normal mode.
To cancel the fader functionPress FADER until the indicator disappears.
Note
You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function, and vice versa:
–Digital effect
–Tape Photo recording
–Interval recording
–Cut recording
When the OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT indicator appears
Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is
being stored, the fader indicator flashes fast, and the playback picture appears.
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FADERFADER
POWER
OFF
(CHG)CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR2 
						

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Advanced Recording Operations
Using special effects – Digital effect
You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The
sound is recorded normally.
STILL
You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record still images successively at constant intervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.
TRAIL
You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. The black bands appear on the
upper and lower of the screen to change the virtual screen size to the cinemascope size,
and the picture effect is set to SEPIA.
STILL
LUMI.
Still imageMoving picture
Still image
Moving picture 
						

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Using special effects – Digital effect
(1)In standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect
indicator appears.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.
The digital effect indicator changes as follows:
STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y  OLD MOVIE
(3)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bar appears.
In STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
Items to be adjusted
STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on themoving picture
FLASH The interval of flash motion
LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be
swapped with a moving picture
TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes
OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary
The longer the bar on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bar appears in the
following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
To cancel the digital effectPress DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator disappears.
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LUMI.
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EFFECT