Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD150 Operating Instructions

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Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with digital effects
During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,
FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
(1)In playback or playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH,
LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes.
(2)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In STILL or LUMI.
mode, the picture is captured and is stored in memory as a still picture at the
time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
For details of each digital effect function, see page 39.
To cancel the digital effect functionPress DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears.
Notes
•You cannot process a picture using the digital effect function that is input from other
equipment.
•To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the
pictures on the VCR, using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by the digital effect function
Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the 
 DV IN/
OUT jack.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
The digital effect function will be automatically canceled.
STILL2
3
1
STILL
DIGITAL
EFFECT 
						

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— Editing —
Dubbing a tape
Using the A/V connecting cableConnect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with
your camcorder. Recording quality by analog input, however, is not satisfying for
professional use.
Before a dubbing
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (Default setting is LCD.)
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.
(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2)Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the VCR.
(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(4)Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5)Start recording on the VCR. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
the VCR.
When you have finished dubbing the tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
Be sure to clear the indicators from the screen
If they are displayed, press the following buttons so as not to record the indicators on
the dubbed tape:
•The DISPLAY button
•The DATA CODE button
•The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander
You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems
 8 mm,  Hi8,  Digital8,  VHS,  S-VHS,  VHSC,  S-VHSC, Betamax,  ED Betamax,  DVCAM,  mini DV or   DV
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect with a VCR using the audio cable (monaural y stereo) (not supplied).
VIDEO
AUDIO IN
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
CH1/CH2
: Signal flow(not supplied) 
						

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Dubbing a tape
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 an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and
the VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures.
Note
You can edit precisely by connecting a LANC cable (not supplied) to this camcorder
and other video equipment having a fine synchro-editing function, using this
camcorder as a player.
Using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to  DV IN/OUT
and to DV IN/OUT of the DVCAM/DV products.  With a digital-to-digital connection,
video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You
cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory.
(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2)Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is
equipped with an input selector. For details, refer to the operating instructions
of the VCR.
(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(4)Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5)Start recording on the VCR.
When you have finished dubbing a tapePress x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Pictures processed by the digital effect function
Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the 
 DV IN/
OUT jack.
If you record a playback pause picture with the 
 DV IN/OUT jack
The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using other
video equipment, the picture may jitter.
S VIDEO LANCDV
 DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow(not supplied)
 DV IN/OUT 
						

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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital
program editing
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating
the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame.
To use this function, an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) will be
required.
[a]Undesired frame
[b]Moves the scene
Before operating the digital program editingPreparation 1 Connecting the VCR. (p. 73)
Preparation 2 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 75).
When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip Preparation 2.
Using the digital program editing functionOperation 1 Making programs. (p. 77)
Operation 2 Performing a digital program editing (Dubbing a tape). (p. 79)
Notes
•You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.
•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the
tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before starting
the recording.
Preparation 1: Connecting the VCR
Connect your camcorder and the VCR as shown on page 73.
[a][a]
[b] 
						

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Preparation 2: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR
You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR.
Remove the cassette from the camcorder beforehand. We recommend that you prepare
a pen and paper for notes.
When you connect to a Sony VCR using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), the
setup below is not necessary.
(1)Insert a recordable tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
, then press the dial.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.
(7)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
CUT-IN and CUT-OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate
the numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.  When
finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(8)Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.
Take a note of the opening numerical value of each CUT-IN and the closing
numerical value of each CUT-OUT.
(9)Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each CUT-IN, and the
average of all the closing numerical values of each CUT-OUT.
3MENU
4-6
ED I T  SET
   ADJ   TEST
   “CUT–I N”
   “CUT–OUT”
     RETURN
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
RETURN
EXECUTE OTHERS
ED I T  SET
   ADJ   TEST
   “CUT–I N”
   “CUT–OUT”
     RETURN
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
EXECUT I NG
No . 2
  I N
   +215 OTHERS
ED I T  SET
   ADJ   TEST
   “CUT–I N”
   “CUT–OUT”
     RETURN
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
COMPLETE OTHERS 
						

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(10)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN,” then press the dial.
(11)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT-IN,
then press the dial.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(12)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT,” then press the dial.
(13)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT-OUT,
then press the dial.
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
(14)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
RETURN, then press the dial.
Errors in editing
If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with the DV jack, the range of errors
is within +/– 5 frames.
The range may become wider in the following conditions:
•The interval between CUT-IN and CUT-OUT is less than five seconds (p. 77).
•CUT-IN or CUT-OUT is set at the beginning of the tape.
10,11
12,13
ED I T  SET
   ADJ   TEST
   “CUT–I N”
   “CUT–OUT”
     RETURN
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
        0 OTHERSED I T  SET
   ADJ   TEST
   “CUT–I N”
   “CUT–OUT”
     RETURN
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
        0 OTHERS
ED I T  SET
   ADJ   TEST
   “CUT–I N”
   “CUT–OUT”
     RETURN
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
        0 OTHERS
ED I T  SET
   ADJ   TEST
   “CUT–I N”
   “CUT–OUT”
     RETURN
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
        0 OTHERS 
						

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Operation 1: Making Programs
(1)Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into
the VCR.
(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 VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.
(5)Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video control
buttons, then pause playback (p. 29).
3,4 5
STOPPLAY REW FFPAUSE
BEEP
COMMANDER
D I SPLAY
V I DEO  ED I T
ED I T  SET
HRS  METER
   RETURN
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
MELODY OTHERSMARK
UNDO
ERASE   A L L
START00:32:30:14
1I N
SCENE 0V I DEO  ED I T
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
2MENU 
						

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(6)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander.
The CUT-IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
(7)Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operating
buttons, then pause playback (p. 29).
(8)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, or MARK on the Remote Commander.
The CUT-OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the  program
mark changes to light blue.
(9)Repeat steps 5 to 8, then set PROGRAM.
When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.
You can set a maximum of 20 programs.
On a blank portion of the tape
You cannot set CUT-IN or CUT-OUT on a blank portion of the tape.
Erasing the last programTo change the end of the last program, delete the CUT-OUT mark.
To erase the whole program, delete both the CUT-IN and CUT-OUT marks.
(1)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.
To cancel erasing
Select RETURN in step 2, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
7
6STOPPLAY REW FFPAUSE
MARK
UNDO
ERASE   A L L
START00:08:55:06
1 OUT
SCENE 0V I DEO  ED I T
 [
MENU]
 :
 END
8,9
MARK
UNDO
ERASE   A L L
START00:09:07:06
2I N
SCENE 1V I DEO  ED I TMARK
UNDO
ERASE   A L L
START00:10:01:23
4I N
SCENE 3V I DEO  ED I T
 [
MENU]
 :
 END  [
MENU]
 :
 END 
						

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Erasing all programs
(1)Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.  Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
ERASE ALL, then press the dial.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.
To cancel erasing all programs
Select RETURN in step 2, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
To cancel a program you have set
Press MENU.
The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.
Operation 2: Performing a digital program editing (Dubbing a
tape)
Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected. When you use a video camera
recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR.
(1)Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.  Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
START, then press the dial.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDIT indicator appears
during edit on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
The PROGRAM indicator lights up after dubbing is complete.
When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.
To stop dubbing
Press x on this camcorder or on the Remote Commander.
To end the digital program editing function
Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete.  Then the display returns to
VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.
Press MENU to end the video program editing function.
You cannot record on the VCR when:
• The cassette is not inserted.
• The tape has run out.
• The write-protect tab is set to the protect position.
NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:
• The program to operate the digital program editing has not been made.
• An i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.
• The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. 
						

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Using with an analog video unit and a PC
– Signal convert function
You can convert the analog input signal to the digital signal and output it from the DV
IN/OUT jack on this camcorder. You can capture images and sound from an analog
video unit connecting a PC which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(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 A/V t DV OUT, then press the dial.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(6)Press MENU to erase the menu display.
(7)Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from which you
want to start capturing images.
(8)Start capturing procedures on your PC. The operation procedures depend on your
PC and the software which you use.
For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your PC and
your software.
After capturing images and sound
Stop capturing procedures on your PC, and stop the playback on the analog video unit.
Notes
•When you edit the captured image and sound from the analog video unit by a PC, you
need to install an appropriate software which can exchange video signals between the
camcorder and a PC.
•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the PC may not be able to
output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video
signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may
contain noise or incorrect colors.
•The camcorder cannot output the digital signal when you input the analog signal that
includes a copyright protection signal.
VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
(not supplied)
DV connecting cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow