Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions
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111 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item qREMAIN DATA CODE MIC NR AUDIO SET CLOCK SET LTR SIZE LOGO INS WORLD TIME Mode zAUTO ON z DATE/CAM DATE z ON OFF — — z NORMAL 2× — — Meaning To display the remaining tape indication: • for about eight seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape • for about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape • for about eight seconds after N is...
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112 Changing the menu settings Icon/item BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR BAR VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET HRS METER ModeMELODY z NORMAL OFF z ON OFF z LCD V-OUT/LCD z OFF ON z ON OFF z OFF ON — — OPERATION DRUM RUN TAPE RUN THREADING Meaning To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder. To output the beep instead of the melody. To cancel melody, the beep sound and shutter sound. To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your...
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“Memory Stick” Operations
— “Memory Stick” Operations —
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which,\
despite its size,
can store more data than a floppy disk.
You can use following types of “Memory Stick” on your camcorder. H\
owever,
appearance on the list does not guarantee the operation of all types of \
“Memory Stick”
on your camcorder.
Types of “Memory Stick” Recording / Playback
“Memory Stick”a
“Memory Stick Duo”*a
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“Memory Stick” Operations
— “Memory Stick” Operations —
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which,\
despite its size,
can store more data than a floppy disk.
You can use following types of “Memory Stick” on your camcorder. H\
owever,
appearance on the list does not guarantee the operation of all types of \
“Memory Stick”
on your camcorder.
Types of “Memory Stick” Recording / Playback
“Memory Stick”a
“Memory Stick Duo”*a
“MagicGate Memory...")
113 “Memory Stick” Operations — “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which,\ despite its size, can store more data than a floppy disk. You can use following types of “Memory Stick” on your camcorder. H\ owever, appearance on the list does not guarantee the operation of all types of \ “Memory Stick” on your camcorder. Types of “Memory Stick” Recording / Playback “Memory Stick”a “Memory Stick Duo”*a “MagicGate Memory...
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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
A “Memory Stick” formatted by a computerA “Memory Stick” formatted by the Windows OS or Macintosh computer\
s does not
have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.
Note on using the “Memory Stick Duo”You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder after inserting\
it into the
Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
You may damage the “Memory Stick Duo” or the Memory Stick slot on\
your
camcorder in the following situations.
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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
A “Memory Stick” formatted by a computerA “Memory Stick” formatted by the Windows OS or Macintosh computer\
s does not
have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.
Note on using the “Memory Stick Duo”You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder after inserting\
it into the
Memory Stick Duo adaptor.
You may damage the “Memory Stick Duo” or the Memory Stick slot on\
your
camcorder in the following situations.
–When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”...")
114 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction A “Memory Stick” formatted by a computerA “Memory Stick” formatted by the Windows OS or Macintosh computer\ s does not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Note on using the “Memory Stick Duo”You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” in your camcorder after inserting\ it into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. You may damage the “Memory Stick Duo” or the Memory Stick slot on\ your camcorder in the following situations. –When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”...
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Inserting a “Memory Stick”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the Sony logo pointing toward the L\
CD 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
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Inserting a “Memory Stick”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the Sony logo pointing toward the L\
CD 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...")
115 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the Sony logo pointing toward the L\ CD 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...
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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Selecting the image quality mode
You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. The de\
fault 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.
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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Selecting the image quality mode
You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. The de\
fault 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...")
116 Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting the image quality mode You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. The de\ fault 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...
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Differences in image quality mode
Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in mem\
ory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the image qua\
lity 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-116.png "Page 117
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Differences in image quality mode
Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in mem\
ory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the image qua\
lity 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...")
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 mem\ ory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the image qua\ lity 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...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-117.png "Page 118
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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...")
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...
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“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 de\
scribed below
before recording.
Continuous mode [a]
You can record four...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-118.png "Page 119
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“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 de\
scribed below
before recording.
Continuous mode [a]
You can record four...")
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 de\ scribed below before recording. Continuous mode [a] You can record four...
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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 th\
e
dial.
Continuous shooting settings
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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 th\
e
dial.
Continuous shooting settings
Setting Meaning (indicator...")
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 th\ e dial. Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator...