Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions
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Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape
Various playback modes
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
To view a still picture (playback pause)Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.
To advance the tapePress M in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To rewind the tapePress m in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To change the playback directionPress on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback directi\
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Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape
Various playback modes
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
To view a still picture (playback pause)Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.
To advance the tapePress M in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To rewind the tapePress m in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To change the playback directionPress on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback directi\
on....")
31 Playback – Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To view a still picture (playback pause)Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X. To advance the tapePress M in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To rewind the tapePress m in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To change the playback directionPress on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback directi\ on....
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Note on DV-formatted tapes
You can play back DV-formatted tapes on this camcorder if the tape is re\
corded in SP
mode. “DV SP” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during playback.
You cannot play back DV-formatted tapes recorded in LP mode.
If you insert the cassette recorded in a PAL system
The camcorder automatically identify the system, and playback starts. Yo\
u can only
view the picture only on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your cam\
corder. (Quasi
PAL playback)
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Note on DV-formatted tapes
You can play back DV-formatted tapes on this camcorder if the tape is re\
corded in SP
mode. “DV SP” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during playback.
You cannot play back DV-formatted tapes recorded in LP mode.
If you insert the cassette recorded in a PAL system
The camcorder automatically identify the system, and playback starts. Yo\
u can only
view the picture only on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your cam\
corder. (Quasi
PAL playback)
Playing back...")
32 Note on DV-formatted tapes You can play back DV-formatted tapes on this camcorder if the tape is re\ corded in SP mode. “DV SP” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during playback. You cannot play back DV-formatted tapes recorded in LP mode. If you insert the cassette recorded in a PAL system The camcorder automatically identify the system, and playback starts. Yo\ u can only view the picture only on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your cam\ corder. (Quasi PAL playback) Playing back...
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Playback – Basics
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
CH1/CH2
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO CH1/CH2
V
iewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable s\
upplied
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You \
can operate
the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback p\
ictures on
the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, w\
e
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-32.png "Page 33
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Playback – Basics
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
CH1/CH2
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO CH1/CH2
V
iewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable s\
upplied
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You \
can operate
the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback p\
ictures on
the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, w\
e
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using...")
33 Playback – Basics S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO CH1/CH2 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO CH1/CH2 V iewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable s\ upplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You \ can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback p\ ictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, w\ e recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using...
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— Advanced Recording Operations —
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
You can record still images on tapes with all the pixels in the progress\
ive recording
mode. See page 35 for details. This mode is useful when you print images\
using a video
printer (optional).
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still im\
ages on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 118).
(1 ) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a picture freezes. Th\
e
CAPTURE indicator appears....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-33.png "Page 34
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— Advanced Recording Operations —
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording
You can record still images on tapes with all the pixels in the progress\
ive recording
mode. See page 35 for details. This mode is useful when you print images\
using a video
printer (optional).
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still im\
ages on a
“Memory Stick” (p. 118).
(1 ) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a picture freezes. Th\
e
CAPTURE indicator appears....")
34 — Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record still images on tapes with all the pixels in the progress\ ive recording mode. See page 35 for details. This mode is useful when you print images\ using a video printer (optional). Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still im\ ages on a “Memory Stick” (p. 118). (1 ) In standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a picture freezes. Th\ e CAPTURE indicator appears....
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Advanced Recording Operations
Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN
To import moving images to your PC to view still images, we recommend yo\
u record in
progressive recording mode. To use progressive recording mode, follow th\
e procedure
below. Still images produced this way are more stable than those recorde\
d on tapes in
normal mode, and thus are more suitable for analyzing high-speed action \
such as sports
scenes. (Since this camcorder takes in an image every 1/15 of a second \
in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-34.png "Page 35
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Advanced Recording Operations
Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN
To import moving images to your PC to view still images, we recommend yo\
u record in
progressive recording mode. To use progressive recording mode, follow th\
e procedure
below. Still images produced this way are more stable than those recorde\
d on tapes in
normal mode, and thus are more suitable for analyzing high-speed action \
such as sports
scenes. (Since this camcorder takes in an image every 1/15 of a second \
in...")
35 Advanced Recording Operations Shooting with all the pixels – PROG. SCAN To import moving images to your PC to view still images, we recommend yo\ u record in progressive recording mode. To use progressive recording mode, follow th\ e procedure below. Still images produced this way are more stable than those recorde\ d on tapes in normal mode, and thus are more suitable for analyzing high-speed action \ such as sports scenes. (Since this camcorder takes in an image every 1/15 of a second \ in...
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Using the guide frame
You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide \
frame. The
guide frame is not recorded.
(1 ) Press MENU to display the menu in standby, recording, 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 GUIDEFRAME, then press the dial.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
( 5 ) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The guide frame is displayed on th\...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-35.png "Page 36
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Using the guide frame
You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide \
frame. The
guide frame is not recorded.
(1 ) Press MENU to display the menu in standby, recording, 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 GUIDEFRAME, then press the dial.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
( 5 ) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The guide frame is displayed on th\...")
36 Using the guide frame You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide \ frame. The guide frame is not recorded. (1 ) Press MENU to display the menu in standby, recording, 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 GUIDEFRAME, then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. ( 5 ) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The guide frame is displayed on th\...
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Advanced Recording Operations
Using the wide mode
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (1\
6:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the 16:9WIDE mode [a ]. The
picture during playing back in the 4:3 mode on a wide-screen TV [ b ] or a normal 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 ].
* Played in 4:3 mode. When you play a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-36.png "Page 37
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Advanced Recording Operations
Using the wide mode
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (1\
6:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the 16:9WIDE mode [a ]. The
picture during playing back in the 4:3 mode on a wide-screen TV [ b ] or a normal 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 ].
* Played in 4:3 mode. When you play a...")
37 Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (1\ 6:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the 16:9WIDE mode [a ]. The picture during playing back in the 4:3 mode on a wide-screen TV [ b ] or a normal 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 ]. * Played in 4:3 mode. When you play a...
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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 co\
lor.
When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-w\
hite.
[a]REC
STBY
REC
STBY
[b]
FADER
OVERLAP*
WIPE*
DOT*(Random)
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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 co\
lor.
When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-w\
hite.
[a]REC
STBY
REC
STBY
[b]
FADER
OVERLAP*
WIPE*
DOT*(Random)
* Fade in only")
38 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 co\ lor. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-w\ hite. [a]REC STBY REC STBY [b] FADER OVERLAP* WIPE* DOT*(Random) * Fade in only
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Advanced Recording Operations
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-38.png "Page 39
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Advanced Recording Operations
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...")
39 Advanced Recording Operations 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...
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Using special effects – Digital effect
You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digit\
al functions. The
sound is recorded normally.
STILL
You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving pict\
ure.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record still images successively at constant intervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.
TRAIL
You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is l\
eft....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-39.png "Page 40
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Using special effects – Digital effect
You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digit\
al functions. The
sound is recorded normally.
STILL
You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving pict\
ure.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record still images successively at constant intervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.
TRAIL
You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is l\
eft....")
40 Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digit\ al functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving pict\ ure. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture. TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is l\ eft....