Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD150 Operating Instructions
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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).
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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...")
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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)
* Fade in only](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60314/w64_DSR-PD150_d-36.png "Page 37
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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)
* Fade in only")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60314/w64_DSR-PD150_d-37.png "Page 38
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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...")
41 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in digital effect mode: –Fader –Tape Photo recording –Shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment •The following functions do not work in old movie mode: –Wide mode –Spot light mode –Shutter speed adjustment When you turn the power off The digital effect will be automatically canceled.
42 Shooting with manual adjustment Under normal conditions, this unit automatically makes various adjustments as it shoots. However, you can adjust the following functions manually to suit your preference. Functions you can adjust by setting the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position Iris, gain, shutter speed, and white balance Functions you can adjust in menu settings Deactivating the SteadyShot Functions you can adjust by using other selectors/rings ND filter, zebra pattern, focus, AE shift, and zoom The following describes how to adjust all the functions mentioned above except white balance (p. 50), focus (p. 58), and zoom (p. 21). AUTO LOCK selector Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions. AUTO LOCK [a] Select this position to let the unit adjust all the functions automatically. HOLD [b] Select this position after setting the functions manually to maintain the settings. Manual position (AUTO LOCK release) [c] Select this position to adjust the functions listed above manually. If you use the video flash light (not supplied) We recommend that you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK. Notes •When you manually adjust more than two of the following functions during backlight or spot light mode: iris, gain, and shutter speed, the backlight or spot light function will be automatically canceled. •The functions (iris, gain, and shutter speed) that are not adjusted manually will be automatically adjusted according to shooting conditions. AUTO LOCK HOLD [a] [b][c]
43 Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting the iris Adjust the iris manually depending on the depth of field. (1)Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2)Press IRIS. The iris indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3)Turn the IRIS dial to adjust the iris. As you turn the dial, the F value changes as follows: F1.6 y ... y F11 y CLOSE. For a smaller aperture, select a higher value. To return to automatic iris modeSet the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press IRIS. The iris indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. About the depth of fieldThe depth of field is the in-focus range, measured from the distance behind a subject to the distance in front. The depth of field can vary with the iris (F value) and the focal length. Lowering the F value (large iris) reduces the depth of field. Raising the F value (small iris) provides a larger depth of field. Zooming in telephoto position offers a smaller depth of field while the depth of field in the wide-angle position is greater. The depth of field Shallow Deep Iris Near open (Low F value) Near close (High F value) Zoom Telephoto (T) Wide (W) 22 F2.8 1 3 AUTO LOCK HOLD •IRIS
44 Adjusting the gain (1)Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2)Press GAIN. The gain indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the gain. As you turn the dial the gain value changes between 0 dB and 18 dB. To return to automatic gain modeSet the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press GAIN. The gain indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. Shooting with manual adjustment 22 0dB 1 3 AUTO LOCK HOLD GAIN
45 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the shutter speed (1)Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2)Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired speed. As you turn the dial, the shutter speed changes as follows: 1/4 y 1/8 y 1/15 y 1/30 y ... y 1/4000 y 1/6000 y 1/10000 To increase the shutter speed, select a smaller setting (large value indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder). To return to automatic shutter speed modeSet the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. When shooting at slow shutter speed At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod. When shooting under fluorescent light or light bulbs When shooting under fluorescent light or light bulbs, a rare phenomenon may happen in which the screen lights up brightly depending on the shutter speed (Flicker phenomenon). If you set the shutter speed value to 1/30 or smaller You cannot use the spot light (p. 24) and digital effect (p. 39) functions. Shooting with manual adjustment 221 3 AUTO LOCK HOLD SHUTTER SPEED 60
46 Using the ND filter Using the ND filter (the ND filter 1 setting corresponds to 1/4 of the quantity of light and the ND filter 2 setting corresponds to 1/32 of the quantity of light), you can record a picture clearly by adjusting light amounts, even if you shoot under too bright conditions. When the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The ND filter is necessary. When ND 1 flashes, set the ND FILTER selector to 1 so that the ND 1 indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. When ND 2 flashes, set the ND FILTER selector to 2 so that the ND 2 indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. When ND OFF flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinderThe ND filter is not necessary. Set the ND FILTER selector to OFF so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. The ND filter is now deactivated. Notes •If you set the ND FILTER selector to another positions during recording, the picture may be blurred or audio noise may occur. We recommend that you check the position of the ND FILTER selector before shooting. •When shooting a too bright object, diffraction off the small aperture may cause slight off set in focusing. This phenomenon is quite common with a use of a video camera recorder. Using the ND filter will reduce influence of such phenomenon, and you can attain a better shooting condition. If you use the video flash light (not supplied) Set the ND FILTER selector to OFF when you use the flash. Shooting with manual adjustment ND FILTER 1 2 OFF
47 Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. When the ZEBRA selector is set to 100, the portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness and overexposure. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern. Use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure and shutter speed so that you can get the desired picture. Set the ZEBRA selector to 70 or 100 in standby or memory mode. Setting 70 100 OFF To erase the zebra patternSet the ZEBRA selector to OFF. Note on shooting with the zebra pattern Even though you see the zebra pattern on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the zebra pattern is not recorded. Shooting with manual adjustment Meaning The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness is about 70 IRE. The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder with a subject whose brightness exceeds more than 100 IRE. The zebra pattern does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. ZEBRA OFF 70 100
48 Releasing the SteadyShot function When the SteadyShot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera- shake. You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use it. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Do not use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. (1)Press MENU to display the menu in standby 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 STEADYSHOT, then press the dial. (4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OFF, then press the dial. (5)Press MENU to erase the menu display. To activate the SteadyShot function againSelect ON in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Notes on the SteadyShot function •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. •If you use a tele conversion lens (not supplied) or a wide conversion lens (not supplied), these lens may influence the SteadyShot function. Shooting with manual adjustment CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC W I ND [ MENU] : END 2-4 1,5 CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC W I ND RETURNON OFF [ MENU] : END MENU CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 : 9W I DE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC I NT. REC W I ND RETURNOFF [ MENU] : END
49 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the AE shift You can adjust the AE shift in accordance with shooting conditions and a subject. (1)Press AE SHIFT in standby, recording, or memory mode. The AE shift indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. To deactivate AE shiftSet the AE shift value to 0, or press AE SHIFT. When you adjust AE shift The –4 to +4 indicator is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The number varies corresponding to the AE shift level. Shooting with manual adjustment 2 1 0 AE SHIFT
50 Adjusting the white balance White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance for camera recording. Normally, white balance is automatically adjusted. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks. (1)Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in standby, recording, or memory mode. (2)Press WHT BAL. The white balance indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the appropriate white balance mode under the following conditions. As you turn the dial, the display changes as follows: (One-push white balance) y (Outdoor) y n (Indoor). Indicator (Outdoor) n (Indoor) Shooting conditions •Adjusting the white balance according to the light source. This operation is not available during recording. Follow the procedure described on the next page to adjust the setting again. •Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks •Under a color matching fluorescent lamp •Lighting condition changes quickly •Too bright a place such as a photography studio •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps 12 3 AUTO LOCK HOLD WHT BAL