Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions
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Superimposing a title
If you set the write-protect tab to lock
You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab t\
o release the write
protection.
To use a custom title
If you want to use the custom title, select
in step 2.
If the tape has a blank portion
You cannot superimpose a title on that portion.
If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts
The title may not be displayed correctly.
The titles superimposed with your camcorder
The point you...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w64_DSR-PD170_d-95.png "Page 96
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Superimposing a title
If you set the write-protect tab to lock
You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab t\
o release the write
protection.
To use a custom title
If you want to use the custom title, select
in step 2.
If the tape has a blank portion
You cannot superimpose a title on that portion.
If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts
The title may not be displayed correctly.
The titles superimposed with your camcorder
The point you...")
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Superimposing a title
Title setting
•The title color changes as follows:
WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE
• The title size changes as follows:
SMALL y LARGE
You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size.
• If you select the title size “SMALL,” you have nine choices for th\
e title position.
If you select the title size “LARGE,” you have eight choices for t\
he title position.
If the “
FULL” mark appears
The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w64_DSR-PD170_d-96.png "Page 97
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Superimposing a title
Title setting
•The title color changes as follows:
WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE
• The title size changes as follows:
SMALL y LARGE
You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size.
• If you select the title size “SMALL,” you have nine choices for th\
e title position.
If you select the title size “LARGE,” you have eight choices for t\
he title position.
If the “
FULL” mark appears
The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title,...")
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Superimposing a title
Erasing a title
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
( 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 TITLEERASE, then press the dial.
The title erase display appears.
( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then \
press
the dial.
The “ERASE OK ?” indicator appears.
( 6 ) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w64_DSR-PD170_d-97.png "Page 98
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Superimposing a title
Erasing a title
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
( 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 TITLEERASE, then press the dial.
The title erase display appears.
( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then \
press
the dial.
The “ERASE OK ?” indicator appears.
( 6 ) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the...")
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Editing
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Making your own titles
You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each ti\
tle can
have up to 20 characters.
(1 ) Press TITLE in the standby, playback, or playback pause mode.
( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,
then press the dial.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired characte\
r,
then press the dial.
( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w64_DSR-PD170_d-98.png "Page 99
Editing
99
Making your own titles
You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each ti\
tle can
have up to 20 characters.
(1 ) Press TITLE in the standby, playback, or playback pause mode.
( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,
then press the dial.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired characte\
r,
then press the dial.
( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial...")
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Making your own titles
To change a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title y\
ou want
to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dia\
l to
select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased\
. Enter a new
title as desired.
To erase a characterTurn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C], then press the dial. The last character is
erased.
To enter a spaceSelect [ ], then select the blank part.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w64_DSR-PD170_d-99.png "Page 100
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Making your own titles
To change a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title y\
ou want
to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dia\
l to
select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased\
. Enter a new
title as desired.
To erase a characterTurn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C], then press the dial. The last character is
erased.
To enter a spaceSelect [ ], then select the blank part.")
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Editing
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Labeling a cassette
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The la\
bel can
consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When yo\
u insert
the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VCR, CAMERA, or
MEMORY, the label is displayed for about five seconds.
(1 ) Insert the cassette you want to label.
( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
( 3 ) Press MENU to display the menu.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w64_DSR-PD170_d-100.png "Page 101
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Labeling a cassette
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The la\
bel can
consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When yo\
u insert
the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VCR, CAMERA, or
MEMORY, the label is displayed for about five seconds.
(1 ) Insert the cassette you want to label.
( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
( 3 ) Press MENU to display the menu.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the...")
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Labeling a cassette
To change the label you have madeInsert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way as \
you do to make a
new label.
If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock
You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the wr\
ite protection.
If you have superimposed titles in the cassette
When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.
When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces
The cassette memory is full.
The “-----”...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w64_DSR-PD170_d-101.png "Page 102
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Labeling a cassette
To change the label you have madeInsert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way as \
you do to make a
new label.
If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock
You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the wr\
ite protection.
If you have superimposed titles in the cassette
When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.
When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces
The cassette memory is full.
The “-----”...")
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Editing
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Erasing the cassette memory data
You can erase data stored in cassette memory, each item’s data can be\
erased separately.
You can also erase all items’ data once.
Erasing each item’s data separately
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu display.
( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ITEM ERASE, then press the dial.
( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the item that you...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w64_DSR-PD170_d-102.png "Page 103
Editing
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Erasing the cassette memory data
You can erase data stored in cassette memory, each item’s data can be\
erased separately.
You can also erase all items’ data once.
Erasing each item’s data separately
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu display.
( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ITEM ERASE, then press the dial.
( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the item that you...")
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Erasing the cassette memory data
Erasing all the data in cassette memory
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu display.
( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.
( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial.
“OK” changes to “EXECUTE.”
( 6 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
“ERASING” flashes for about two seconds and “COMPLETE” appea\
rs...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w64_DSR-PD170_d-103.png "Page 104
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Erasing the cassette memory data
Erasing all the data in cassette memory
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu display.
( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.
( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial.
“OK” changes to “EXECUTE.”
( 6 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
“ERASING” flashes for about two seconds and “COMPLETE” appea\
rs...")
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Customizing Your Camcorder
— Customizing Your Camcorder —
Changing the menu settings
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items \
with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, se\
lect the icon,
then the menu item and then the mode.
(1 ) In the standby, VCR, or MEMORY mode, press MENU.
( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the d\
ial to
set it.
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Customizing Your Camcorder
— Customizing Your Camcorder —
Changing the menu settings
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items \
with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, se\
lect the icon,
then the menu item and then the mode.
(1 ) In the standby, VCR, or MEMORY mode, press MENU.
( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the d\
ial to
set it.
( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired...")
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Changing the menu settings
To make the menu display disappearPress MENU.
Menu items are displayed as the following icons:
TC/UB SET
MANUAL SET CAMERA SET
VCR SET
LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET
CM SET
TAPE SET SETUP MENU
OTHERS
Selecting the mode setting of each itemz is the default setting.
Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.
The LCD screen or viewfinder screen shows only the items you can operate\
at the
moment.
Icon/item
TC PRESET
UB PRESET
TC FORMAT
TC RUN
TC MAKE
UB...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w64_DSR-PD170_d-105.png "Page 106
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Changing the menu settings
To make the menu display disappearPress MENU.
Menu items are displayed as the following icons:
TC/UB SET
MANUAL SET CAMERA SET
VCR SET
LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET
CM SET
TAPE SET SETUP MENU
OTHERS
Selecting the mode setting of each itemz is the default setting.
Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.
The LCD screen or viewfinder screen shows only the items you can operate\
at the
moment.
Icon/item
TC PRESET
UB PRESET
TC FORMAT
TC RUN
TC MAKE
UB...")
Editing 101 Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The la\ bel can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When yo\ u insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to VCR, CAMERA, or MEMORY, the label is displayed for about five seconds. (1 ) Insert the cassette you want to label. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. ( 3 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE TITLE, then press the dial. T\ he tape title display appears. ( 6 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired characte\ r, then press the dial. ( 7 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press \ the dial. ( 8 ) Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you finish the label. ( 9 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial. The label is stored in memory. 4,5CM SET CM SEARCH TAPE T I TLE T I TLE DSPL T I TLEERASE I TEM ERASE ERASE ALL [ MENU ] : END 6-8 TAPE T I TLE–––––––––– [ MENU ] : END TAPE T I TLE–––––––––– [ MENU ] : END TAPE T I TLEM ––––––––– [ MENU ] : END TAPE T I TLE–––––––––– [ MENU ] : END CM SET CM SEARCH TAPE T I TLE T I TLE DSPL T I TLEERASE I TEM ERASE ERASE ALL RETURN [ MENU ] : END –––––––––– TAPE T I TLE–––––––––– [ MENU ] : END 2POWER OFF (CHG) CAMERAMEMORY VCR3MENU
102 Labeling a cassette To change the label you have madeInsert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way as \ you do to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the wr\ ite protection. If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear. When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is full. The “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for \ the label. To erase a characterTurn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last character is erased. To enter a spaceSelect [ ], then select the blank part.
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Erasing the cassette memory data
You can erase data stored in cassette memory, each item’s data can be\
erased separately.
You can also erase all items’ data once.
Erasing each item’s data separately
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA.
( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu display.
( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ITEM ERASE, then press the dial.
( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the item that you want to erase it\
s
data, then press the dial.
Item Meaning
INDEX ALL Erases all the index data.
TITLE ALL Erases all the title data.
DATE ALL Erases all the date data.
PHOTO ALL Erases all the photo data.
(6 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial.
“OK” changes to “EXECUTE.”
( 7 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
“ERASING” flashes for about two seconds and “COMPLETE” appea\
rs after
erasing the selected item’s data.
To cancel erasingSelect RETURN in step 6 or 7, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
3-5
6,7
CM SET
CM SEARCH
TAPE T I TLE
T I TLE DSPL
T I TLEERASE I TEM ERASE
ERASE ALL
[
MENU ]
:
END
CM SET I TEM ERASE
I NDEX ALL
T I TLE ALL
DATE ALL
PHOTO ALL
RETURN RETURN
OK
[
MENU ]
:
END
CM SET I TEM ERASE
I NDEX ALL
T I TLE ALL
DATE ALL
PHOTO ALL
RETURN COMPLETE
[
MENU ]
:
END
CM SET
CM SEARCH
TAPE T I TLE
T I TLE DSPL
T I TLEERASE I TEM ERASE
ERASE ALL
RETURN
[
MENU ]
:
END2
1POWER
OFF
(CHG)
CAMERAMEMORY
VCR
MENU
CM SET I TEM ERASE
I NDEX ALL
T I TLE ALL
DATE ALL
PHOTO ALL
RETURN
[
MENU ]
:
END
104 Erasing the cassette memory data Erasing all the data in cassette memory (1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR or CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu display. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial. ( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. “OK” changes to “EXECUTE.” ( 6 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. “ERASING” flashes for about two seconds and “COMPLETE” appea\ rs after erasing all the data. To cancel erasingSelect RETURN in step 5 or 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
105 Customizing Your Camcorder — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items \ with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, se\ lect the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1 ) In the standby, VCR, or MEMORY mode, press MENU. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the d\ ial to set it. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the d\ ial to set it. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the d\ ial to set it. ( 5 ) If you want to change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps 2 to 4. For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 10\ 6). 1CAMERA2 3 4 TC/UB SET TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB T I ME VCR TC/UB SETTC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB T I ME MEMORY MANUAL SETAUTO SHTR MANUAL SETAUTO SHTR PROG. SCAN SETUP OTHERSWORLD TIME BEEP0 HR OTHERSWORLD TIME BEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR BAR HRS METER RETURN ON OFF [ MENU ] : END [ MENU ] : END [ MENU ] : END [ MENU ] : END [ MENU ] : END OTHERSWORLD TIME BEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR BAR HRS METER OTHERSWORLD TIME BEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR BAR HRS METERON OTHERSWORLD TIME BEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR BAR HRS METER RETURN OFF OTHERSWORLD TIME BEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR BAR 0 HR OTHERSWORLD TIME BEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAY DATE REC REC LAMP COLOR BAR ON OFF MENU
106 Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappearPress MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: TC/UB SET MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each itemz is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen or viewfinder screen shows only the items you can operate\ at the moment. Icon/item TC PRESET UB PRESET TC FORMAT TC RUN TC MAKE UB TIME Mode — — z AUTO DF NDF z REC RUN FREE RUN z REGEN PRESET z OFF ON Meaning Presets/resets the time code (p. 90). Presets/resets user bits (p. 93). Automatically sets the frame mode in accordance with the inserted cassette. Sets the frame mode to drop-frame mode. Sets the frame mode to non-drop-frame mode. Time code value advances only while recording. When making the time code continuous at back space editing, select this setting. Time code advances freely regardless of the camcorder’s current operation mode. When adjusting the discrepancy between time code value and real time. Makes the time code continuous at back space editing. Regardless of the TC RUN setting, the running mode is automatically set to REC RUN. Does not make the time code continuous at back space editing. Does not set user bits to the real time clock. Sets user bits to the real time clock. POWER switch VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA
107 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item AUTO SHTR PROG. SCAN SETUP D ZOOM 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC WIND Mode zON OFF z OFF ON z 0 % 7.5 % z OFF 24× 48 × z OFF ON z ON OFF z OFF ON ON z OFF SET CH1 CH2 Meaning To automatically adjust the electronic shutter* speed. To fix the electronic shutter* speed. Records still/moving pictures in the interlace format. Records still/moving pictures in progressive recording mode. Records with the SETUP 0 % system. Records with the SETUP 7.5 % system. To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 12 × zoom is carried out. To activate the digital zoom. More than 12 × zoom is performed digitally. This value goes up to 24 × (p. 24). To activate the digital zoom. More than 12 × zoom is performed digitally. This value goes up to 48 × (p. 24). — To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 37). To compensate for camera-shake. To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Does not make a cut recording. Makes a cut recording (p. 62). Makes an interval recording (p. 60). Does not make an interval recording. Sets the interval time and recording time. Reduces the sound of wind input from the INPUT1 connector (ON) or not (OFF). Reduces the sound of wind input from the INPUT2 connector (ON) or not (OFF). POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA * About the electronic shutter The electronic shutter is the function used to adjust the shutter speed \ electrically. Notes on the SteadyShot function • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment of a tele conversion lens (optional) or a wide conversion \ lens (supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function. If you cancel the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot OFF indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake. (continued on the following page) Changing the menu settings
108 Changing the menu settings Icon/item CH SELECT AUDIO MIX A/VtDV OUT VF POWER LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. GUIDEFRAME Mode z CH1, CH2 CH1 CH2 — z OFF ON z AUTO ON z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT — z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT z OFF ON Meaning To play back the CHs 1/2 audios from each channel. However, if you play back the audios via the camcorder’s speaker, the audios are mixed. To play back the CH1 audio from both channels 1/2. To play back the CH2 audio from both channels 1/2. To adjust the balance between the channels 1/2 (CH1/2) and channels 3/4 (CH3/4) (p. 88). To output analog images in digital format using your camcorder. To output digital images in analog format using your camcorder. Does not display pictures on the viewfinder when LCD panel is opened. Display pictures on the viewfinder when LCD panel is opened To set the brightness on the LCD screen to normal. To brighten the LCD screen. To adjust the color on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to normal. To brighten the viewfinder screen. Does not display the guide frame. Displays the guide frame (p. 36). POWER switch VCR VCR VCR VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. • When you select “BRIGHT,” battery life is reduced a little during \ recording. • When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” i\ s automatically selected. CH1 2 CH3 4 To get low- intensity To get high- intensity
109 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item CONTINUOUS QUALITY PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE Mode zOFF ON MULTI SCRN z SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) z OFF ON z OFF ON — — z RETURN OK — Meaning Not to record continuously. To record four images continuously (p. 119). To record nine images continuously (p. 119). To record still images in the super fine image quality mode, using a “Memory Stick” (p. 116). To record still images in the fine image quality mode, using a “Memory Stick” (p. 116). To record still images in the standard image quality mode, using a “Memory Stick” (p. 116). To erase print marks on still images. To write a print mark on the recorded still images you want to print out later. To release protection from still images. To protect selected still images against accidental erasure (p. 135). To play back all the images as a slide show (p. 134). To delete all unprotected images (p. 137). To cancel formatting. To format an inserted “Memory Stick.” 1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. 3. After “EXECUTE” appears, press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. “FORMATTING” appears during formatting. “COMPLETE” appears when formatting is finished. To duplicate images on a tape onto a “Memory Stick” (p. 127). POWER switch MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY VCR Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick” Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting: • Formatting erases the protected image data on the “Memory Stick.” Notes on formatting • Optional “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at the factory. Forma\ tting with this camcorder is not required. • While the display shows “FORMATTING,” do not turn the POWER switch\ , press any button, or eject the “Memory Stick” • You cannot format a “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the\ “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. • Format again if the message “ ” appears. If formatting fails The “ FORMAT ERROR” message appears. (continued on the following page)
110 Changing the menu settings Icon/item CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE TITLE DSPL TITLEERASE ITEM ERASE ERASE ALL REC MODE AUDIO MODE Mode zON OFF — z ON OFF — — — z DVCAM DV SP z FS32K FS48K Meaning To search using cassette memory (p. 65, 67, 68, 70). To search without using cassette memory. To label a cassette (p. 101). To display the title you have superimposed. Not to display the title. To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 98). To erase each item’s data in cassette memory (p. 103). To erase all the data in cassette memory (p. 104). To record in the DVCAM format. To record in the DV format (SP mode). To record in Fs32K (12-bit) mode (4-channel sounds). To record in Fs48K (16-bit) mode (2-channel sounds with high quality). POWER switch VCR VCR CAMERA VCR VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA Notes on AUDIO MODE • You cannot dub an audio sound on a tape recorded in the Fs48K (16-bit)\ mode. • When playing back a tape recorded in the Fs48K (16-bit) mode, you cann\ ot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. Note on REC MODE You cannot dub any audio sound on a tape recorded in the DV format (SP \ mode), even if you recorded it in Fs32K (12-bit) mode.