Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions

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Digital
Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.  DSR-PD170 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DSR-PD170
©2003 Sony Corporation
DSR-PD170 

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
Notice
If static electricity or...

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Table of contents
Quick Start Guide ............................................... 5
Getting Started
Using this manual ............................................... 7
Checking supplied accessories ......................... 9
Step 1  Installing the microphone ................... 10
Step 2  Preparing the power supply .............. 11
Step 3  Setting the date and time .................... 16
Step 4  Inserting a cassette ............................... 17
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture...

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Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
This guide introduces you to the basic way of recording/playback. See th\
e pages in parentheses
“(  )” for more information.
Connecting the power cord (p. 15)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).
AC Adaptor (supplied)
Connect the plug with its 
v mark
facing toward the LCD panel side.
Open the DC IN jack
cover.
Inserting a cassette (p. 17)
1While pressing
the small blue
button on the
EJECT switch,
slide it in the direction
of the...

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Quick Start Guide
4Press START/
STOP. Your
camcorder starts
recording. To stop
recording, press
START/STOP
again.
Recording a picture (p. 18)
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD
screen
 (p. 28)
1Set the POWER switch toVCR while pressing the
small green button.
2Press  m to rewind
the tape.
3Press  N to start
playback.
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by
holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel,
the battery pack, or the microphone.
POWER
OFF
(CHG) CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
POWER
OFF
(CHG) CAMERA
MEMORY...

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Getting Started
— Getting Started —
Using this manual
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder \
are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep or a melody sound t\
o indicate
that the operation is being carried out.
Note on cassette memory
Your camcorder is based on the DVCAM/DV format. We recommend that you us\
e a
tape with cassette memory .
The functions which require different operations...

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Using this manual
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ by country or region.
To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copy\
righted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisio\
n of the
copyright laws.
Precautions on camcorder care
Lens and LCD screen/finder•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-prec\
ision...

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Getting Started
Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorde\
r.
12 3
4 57
89 0
qa
1 Wireless Remote Commander  (1)
(p. 170)
2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor  (1), Power
cord  (1) (p. 12)
3 NP-F570 rechargeable battery pack  (1)
(p. 11, 12)
4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander  (2) (p. 171)
5 A/V connecting cable  (1) (p. 33, 73)6
Shoulder strap  (1) (p. 166)
7 Hood with a lens cap  (1) (p. 165)
8 LSF-S58 lens hood  (1) (p. 168)
9 Hood cap  (1)...

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Step 1  Installing the microphone
Install the supplied microphone. Be sure to connect the microphone plug \
to the INPUT1
connector.
(1 ) Attach the wind screen to the microphone.
( 2 ) Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover.
( 3 ) Place the microphone into the holder with the model name (ECM-NV1) fac\
ing
upward, close the cover, and tighten the screw.
( 4 ) Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT 1 connector.
( 5 ) Set the INPUT LEVEL selector to MIC or MIC ATT. When set to...