Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions
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Using with an analog video unit and a PC
– Signal convert function
You can convert the analog input signal to the digital signal and output\
it from the DV
Interface on this camcorder. You can capture images and sound from an an\
alog video
unit connecting a PC which has i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector to your cam\
corder.
(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 EXEC dial to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-80.png "Page 81
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Using with an analog video unit and a PC
– Signal convert function
You can convert the analog input signal to the digital signal and output\
it from the DV
Interface on this camcorder. You can capture images and sound from an an\
alog video
unit connecting a PC which has i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector to your cam\
corder.
(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 EXEC dial to...")
Editing 81 Using with an analog video unit and a PC – Signal convert function You can convert the analog input signal to the digital signal and output\ it from the DV Interface on this camcorder. You can capture images and sound from an an\ alog video unit connecting a PC which has i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector to your cam\ corder. (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 EXEC dial to...
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Recording video or TV programs
Using the A/V connecting cableYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that ha\
s video/
audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.
(1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camc\
order. If
you want to record a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the \
VCR.
( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
( 3 ) Set DISPLAY in
to LCD in the menu settings (p. 105).
( 4 ) Press MENU to erase the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-81.png "Page 82
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Recording video or TV programs
Using the A/V connecting cableYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that ha\
s video/
audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.
(1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camc\
order. If
you want to record a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the \
VCR.
( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
( 3 ) Set DISPLAY in
to LCD in the menu settings (p. 105).
( 4 ) Press MENU to erase the...")
82 Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cableYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that ha\ s video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camc\ order. If you want to record a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the \ VCR. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. ( 3 ) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 105). ( 4 ) Press MENU to erase the...
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Recording video or TV programs
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect with a VCR using the audio cable (monaural y stereo) (optional).
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.
If you do various...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-82.png "Page 83
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Recording video or TV programs
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect with a VCR using the audio cable (monaural y stereo) (optional).
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.
If you do various...")
Editing 83 Recording video or TV programs If your VCR is a monaural type Connect with a VCR using the audio cable (monaural y stereo) (optional). 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. If you do various...
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Recording video or TV programs
Using an i.LINK cableSimply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface and to DV Interface of the
DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals\
are
transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camc\
order,
and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.
( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
( 3 ) Set DISPLAY in
to LCD in the menu settings (p. 105).
( 4 )...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-83.png "Page 84
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Recording video or TV programs
Using an i.LINK cableSimply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface and to DV Interface of the
DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals\
are
transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camc\
order,
and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.
( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
( 3 ) Set DISPLAY in
to LCD in the menu settings (p. 105).
( 4 )...")
84 Recording video or TV programs Using an i.LINK cableSimply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface and to DV Interface of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals\ are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camc\ order, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 3 ) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 105). ( 4 )...
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Recording video or TV programs
You can connect only one VCR using the i.LINK cable
When you dub a picture in digital form
The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the\
dubbed
picture.
If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via the
DV Interface
The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture u\
sing your
camcorder, the picture may jitter.
Before recording
Press DISPLAY and make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD \...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-84.png "Page 85
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Recording video or TV programs
You can connect only one VCR using the i.LINK cable
When you dub a picture in digital form
The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the\
dubbed
picture.
If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via the
DV Interface
The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture u\
sing your
camcorder, the picture may jitter.
Before recording
Press DISPLAY and make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD \...")
Editing 85 Recording video or TV programs You can connect only one VCR using the i.LINK cable When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the\ dubbed picture. If you record a still picture in playback pause mode via the DV Interface The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture u\ sing your camcorder, the picture may jitter. Before recording Press DISPLAY and make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD \...
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Audio dubbing
You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by \
connecting
audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect audio equipment, you can\
add sound
to your recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points. The \
original sound
will not be erased. You can also use the Remote Commander for this opera\
tion.
The relationship between audio input and channels on which a
dubbed sound will be recorded
The relationship between audio input and channels on which a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-85.png "Page 86
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Audio dubbing
You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by \
connecting
audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect audio equipment, you can\
add sound
to your recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points. The \
original sound
will not be erased. You can also use the Remote Commander for this opera\
tion.
The relationship between audio input and channels on which a
dubbed sound will be recorded
The relationship between audio input and channels on which a...")
86 Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by \ connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect audio equipment, you can\ add sound to your recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points. The \ original sound will not be erased. You can also use the Remote Commander for this opera\ tion. The relationship between audio input and channels on which a dubbed sound will be recorded The relationship between audio input and channels on which a...
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Dubbing with the AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks
Notes
•You can dub a sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode of the DVCAM f\
ormat.
• When dubbing with the INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors, you can check the record\
ed
picture on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the screen of equipm\
ent connected
with the VIDEO jack, and you can check the recorded sound by using headp\
hones.
• When dubbing with the AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks, you can check the recorded pi\
cture
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-86.png "Page 87
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Dubbing with the AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks
Notes
•You can dub a sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode of the DVCAM f\
ormat.
• When dubbing with the INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors, you can check the record\
ed
picture on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the screen of equipm\
ent connected
with the VIDEO jack, and you can check the recorded sound by using headp\
hones.
• When dubbing with the AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks, you can check the recorded pi\
cture
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and...")
Editing 87 Dubbing with the AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks Notes •You can dub a sound only on a tape recorded in Fs32K mode of the DVCAM f\ ormat. • When dubbing with the INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors, you can check the record\ ed picture on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the screen of equipm\ ent connected with the VIDEO jack, and you can check the recorded sound by using headp\ hones. • When dubbing with the AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks, you can check the recorded pi\ cture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and...
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Audio dubbing
Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape
(1 ) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
( 3 ) Locate the recording start point by pressing N. Then press X at the point
where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback \
pause
mode.
( 4 ) Press
AUDIO DUB. The green X indicator appears on the LCD screen or
in the viewfinder.
( 5 ) Press X and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-87.png "Page 88
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Audio dubbing
Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape
(1 ) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
( 3 ) Locate the recording start point by pressing N. Then press X at the point
where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback \
pause
mode.
( 4 ) Press
AUDIO DUB. The green X indicator appears on the LCD screen or
in the viewfinder.
( 5 ) Press X and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same...")
88 Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape (1 ) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. ( 3 ) Locate the recording start point by pressing N. Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback \ pause mode. ( 4 ) Press AUDIO DUB. The green X indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. ( 5 ) Press X and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same...
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Notes
•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in Fs48K mode (\
p. 110).
• New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the DV format\
.
• You cannot add audio with the
DV Interface.
If you make all the connections
The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the f\
ollowing order.
• AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks
• INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors
If an i.LINK cable (optional) is connected to your camcorder
You cannot add sound to a recorded tape.
If you set...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-88.png "Page 89
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Notes
•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in Fs48K mode (\
p. 110).
• New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the DV format\
.
• You cannot add audio with the
DV Interface.
If you make all the connections
The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the f\
ollowing order.
• AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks
• INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors
If an i.LINK cable (optional) is connected to your camcorder
You cannot add sound to a recorded tape.
If you set...")
Editing 89 Notes •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in Fs48K mode (\ p. 110). • New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the DV format\ . • You cannot add audio with the DV Interface. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the f\ ollowing order. • AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks • INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors If an i.LINK cable (optional) is connected to your camcorder You cannot add sound to a recorded tape. If you set...
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Setting time values
The camcorder uses two types of time values: time code values and user b\
its.
The time value is displayed on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on \
the display
window. The time code and user bits can be set only in DVCAM mode.
The user bits are convenient when using multiple cameras at the same eve\
nt.
When you record the picture, time code data will be recorded automatical\
ly.
Setting the time code value
This section describes the steps for setting time code recording...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-89.png "Page 90
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Setting time values
The camcorder uses two types of time values: time code values and user b\
its.
The time value is displayed on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on \
the display
window. The time code and user bits can be set only in DVCAM mode.
The user bits are convenient when using multiple cameras at the same eve\
nt.
When you record the picture, time code data will be recorded automatical\
ly.
Setting the time code value
This section describes the steps for setting time code recording...")
90 Setting time values The camcorder uses two types of time values: time code values and user b\ its. The time value is displayed on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on \ the display window. The time code and user bits can be set only in DVCAM mode. The user bits are convenient when using multiple cameras at the same eve\ nt. When you record the picture, time code data will be recorded automatical\ ly. Setting the time code value This section describes the steps for setting time code recording...