Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions
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71 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory (1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 105). ( 3 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: INDEX SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator ( 4 ) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select a photo for...
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Playing back a tape with digital effects
During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functi\
ons: 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, F\
LASH,
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-71.png "Page 72
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Playing back a tape with digital effects
During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functi\
ons: 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, F\
LASH,
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...")
72 Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functi\ ons: 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, F\ LASH, 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...
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Editing
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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 supplie\
d with
your camcorder. Recording quality by analog input, however, is not satis\
fying 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-72.png "Page 73
Editing
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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 supplie\
d with
your camcorder. Recording quality by analog input, however, is not satis\
fying 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...")
Editing 73 — Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cableConnect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplie\ d with your camcorder. Recording quality by analog input, however, is not satis\ fying 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...
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Dubbing a tape
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictu\
res
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) pl\
ug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to this c\
amcorder and
other video equipment having a fine synchro-editing...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-73.png "Page 74
74
Dubbing a tape
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictu\
res
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) pl\
ug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to this c\
amcorder and
other video equipment having a fine synchro-editing...")
74 Dubbing a tape Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictu\ res With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) pl\ ug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to this c\ amcorder and other video equipment having a fine synchro-editing...
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Editing
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital
program editing
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape w\
ithout operating
the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame.
To use this function, an i.LINK cable (optional) will be required.
[a ]Undesired frame
[ b ]Moves the scene
Before operating the digital program editingPreparation 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 73, 74).
Preparation 2 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 76).
When you dub using the same VCR again, you can...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-74.png "Page 75
Editing
75
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital
program editing
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape w\
ithout operating
the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame.
To use this function, an i.LINK cable (optional) will be required.
[a ]Undesired frame
[ b ]Moves the scene
Before operating the digital program editingPreparation 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 73, 74).
Preparation 2 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 76).
When you dub using the same VCR again, you can...")
Editing 75 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape w\ ithout operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. To use this function, an i.LINK cable (optional) will be required. [a ]Undesired frame [ b ]Moves the scene Before operating the digital program editingPreparation 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 73, 74). Preparation 2 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 76). When you dub using the same VCR again, you can...
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Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing
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, 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-75.png "Page 76
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Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing
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, 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...")
76 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing 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, 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...
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Editing
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Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing
(10 )Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN,” then press the dia\
l.
( 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 di\
al.
( 13 )Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT\
-OUT,
then press the dial.
The calculated stop...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-76.png "Page 77
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Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing
(10 )Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN,” then press the dia\
l.
( 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 di\
al.
( 13 )Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT\
-OUT,
then press the dial.
The calculated stop...")
Editing 77 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (10 )Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN,” then press the dia\ l. ( 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 di\ al. ( 13 )Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of CUT\ -OUT, then press the dial. The calculated stop...
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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. 31).
3,4
5...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-77.png "Page 78
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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. 31).
3,4
5...")
78 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing 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. 31). 3,4 5...
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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 pr\
ogram 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. 31).
( 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 t\...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-78.png "Page 79
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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 pr\
ogram 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. 31).
( 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 t\...")
Editing 79 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (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 pr\ ogram 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. 31). ( 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 t\...
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-79.png "Page 80
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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...")
80 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing 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...