Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory
Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX
You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stic\
k” on the top
of the moving picture you are recording.
M. CHROM (Memory chromakey)
You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a f\
rame with a
moving picture.
M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey)
You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illu\
stration or title
with a moving...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-120.png "Page 121
121
“Memory Stick” Operations
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory
Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX
You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stic\
k” on the top
of the moving picture you are recording.
M. CHROM (Memory chromakey)
You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a f\
rame with a
moving picture.
M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey)
You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illu\
stration or title
with a moving...")
121 “Memory Stick” Operations Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on a “Memory Stic\ k” on the top of the moving picture you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a f\ rame with a moving picture. M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey) You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illu\ stration or title with a moving...
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Before operation
Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” and a tape to be recorded into yo\
ur camcorder.
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
( 2 ) Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode.
The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of th\
e
screen as a thumbnail image.
( 3 ) Press MEMORY+/– or +/– on the Remote Commander to select the stil\
l
image you want to superimpose.
To see the previous image, press MEMORY – or – on the Remote Comma\
nder.
To see the next image, press MEMORY+ or +...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-121.png "Page 122
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Before operation
Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” and a tape to be recorded into yo\
ur camcorder.
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
( 2 ) Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode.
The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of th\
e
screen as a thumbnail image.
( 3 ) Press MEMORY+/– or +/– on the Remote Commander to select the stil\
l
image you want to superimpose.
To see the previous image, press MEMORY – or – on the Remote Comma\
nder.
To see the next image, press MEMORY+ or +...")
122 Before operation Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” and a tape to be recorded into yo\ ur camcorder. (1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MEMORY MIX in standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of th\ e screen as a thumbnail image. ( 3 ) Press MEMORY+/– or +/– on the Remote Commander to select the stil\ l image you want to superimpose. To see the previous image, press MEMORY – or – on the Remote Comma\ nder. To see the next image, press MEMORY+ or +...
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123 “Memory Stick” Operations Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Items to be adjusted M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is tobe swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still picture M. OVERLAP No adjustment necessary As the...
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Recording an image from a tape as a still
image
Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and recor\
d it as a
still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in m\
oving picture data
through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memo\
ry Stick.”
Before operation
Insert a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
( 2 ) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
( 3 ) Keep pressing...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-123.png "Page 124
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Recording an image from a tape as a still
image
Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and recor\
d it as a
still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in m\
oving picture data
through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memo\
ry Stick.”
Before operation
Insert a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
( 2 ) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
( 3 ) Keep pressing...")
124 Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and recor\ d it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in m\ oving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memo\ ry Stick.” Before operation Insert a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back. ( 3 ) Keep pressing...
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Recording an image from a tape as a still image
Titles that are already recorded on tapes
You cannot record the titles on a “Memory Stick.”
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 a still image from other equipment
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu
settings.
( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-124.png "Page 125
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Recording an image from a tape as a still image
Titles that are already recorded on tapes
You cannot record the titles on a “Memory Stick.”
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 a still image from other equipment
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu
settings.
( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired...")
125 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording an image from a tape as a still image Titles that are already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on a “Memory Stick.” 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 a still image from other equipment (1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired...
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126 i.LINK Recording an image from a tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV Interface : Signal flowi.LINK cable (optional) DV Interface
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Copying still images from a tape – Photo
save
Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still imag\
es from tapes
and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.
Before operation
•Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.
• Insert a “Memory Stick” into 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-126.png "Page 127
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Copying still images from a tape – Photo
save
Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still imag\
es from tapes
and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.
Before operation
•Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.
• Insert a “Memory Stick” into 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...")
127 “Memory Stick” Operations Copying still images from a tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still imag\ es from tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. • Insert a “Memory Stick” into 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...
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Copying still images from a tape – Photo save
To cancel copyingPress MENU.
When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full“MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and \
the copying
stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from\
step 2.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Never shake or strike your camcorder. Also, do not turn the power off, e\
ject the
“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image da\
ta breakdown may
occur.
To record all...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-127.png "Page 128
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Copying still images from a tape – Photo save
To cancel copyingPress MENU.
When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full“MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and \
the copying
stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from\
step 2.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Never shake or strike your camcorder. Also, do not turn the power off, e\
ject the
“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image da\
ta breakdown may
occur.
To record all...")
128 Copying still images from a tape – Photo save To cancel copyingPress MENU. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full“MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and \ the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from\ step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Also, do not turn the power off, e\ ject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image da\ ta breakdown may occur. To record all...
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo
playback
You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You c\
an also play back
six images at a time by selecting the index screen.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the right (unlock) position.
( 2 ) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
( 3 ) Press MEMORY +/– or +/– on the Remote Commander...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-128.png "Page 129
129
“Memory Stick” Operations
Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo
playback
You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You c\
an also play back
six images at a time by selecting the index screen.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the right (unlock) position.
( 2 ) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
( 3 ) Press MEMORY +/– or +/– on the Remote Commander...")
129 “Memory Stick” Operations Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You c\ an also play back six images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. ( 3 ) Press MEMORY +/– or +/– on the Remote Commander...
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Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback
Screen indicators during still image playback
On data file name
•When the hyphen is indicated between the directory and the file number, \
this data file
name means that this file corresponds to the DCF98 standard.
• When the underbar is indicated between the directory and the file number\
, this data
file name means that this file does not correspond to the DCF98 standard\
.
• The directory is not indicated if the file structure in the “Memory S\
tick”...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-129.png "Page 130
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Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback
Screen indicators during still image playback
On data file name
•When the hyphen is indicated between the directory and the file number, \
this data file
name means that this file corresponds to the DCF98 standard.
• When the underbar is indicated between the directory and the file number\
, this data
file name means that this file does not correspond to the DCF98 standard\
.
• The directory is not indicated if the file structure in the “Memory S\
tick”...")
130 Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback On data file name •When the hyphen is indicated between the directory and the file number, \ this data file name means that this file corresponds to the DCF98 standard. • When the underbar is indicated between the directory and the file number\ , this data file name means that this file does not correspond to the DCF98 standard\ . • The directory is not indicated if the file structure in the “Memory S\ tick”...