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 picture. Record a title on a “Memory Stick” before a\
 trip or event for
convenience.
C. CHROM  (Camera chromakey)
You can superimpose a moving picture on a still image that used as backg\
round. Shoot
the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the moving pictu\
re will be
swapped with a still image.
M. OVERLAP  (Memory overlap)
You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image.
M. CHROM Still image Moving picture Moving picture + Still image
Background: blue
Still image Moving picture Moving picture + Still image
Still image Moving picture Moving picture + Still image
Background: blue
M. LUMI
C. CHROM
M. OVERLAP Moving picture
Still image + Still image Moving picture 
						

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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 + on the Remote Commander.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.
The mode changes as follows:
M. CHROM  y M. LUMI  y C. CHROM  y M. OVERLAP
( 5 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The still image is superimposed on the moving picture, and your camcorde\
r is
in standby mode.
( 6 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
( 7 ) Press START/STOP to start recording.
Superimposing a still image in a “Memory Stick” on a moving
picture – MEMORY MIX
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4
5
6
7
M. LUMI
M. LUMIIII
I
3
M. CHROM
M. LUMI
POWER
OFF
(CHG)
CAMERAMEMORY
VCR
1
POWER
OFF
(CHG)
CAMERAMEMORY
VCR
MEMORY MIX
–+
100-00191 00-0 019
100-0019100-0 019
100-0019100-0 019
100-0019100-0 019
100-0019
100-0019
100-0019
100-0019
Still image 
						

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“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 bar is shorter, the effect is enhanced.
To change the still image to be superimposedDo either of the following:
– Press MEMORY+/– before step 6.
– Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure fro\
m step  4
(except M. OVERLAP).
To change the mode settingPress SEL/PUSH EXEC dial after step 6, and repeat the procedure from ste\
p 4 (except
M. OVERLAP).
To cancel MEMORY MIXPress MEMORY MIX again.
During recording
You cannot change the mode setting.
If a still image to be superimposed has lots of white areas
The thumbnail image may not be displayed clearly.
Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment\
You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.
When the auto logo insert function is activated
You cannot use memory mix function. 
						

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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 PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes.
“CAPTURE” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Recordin\
g does
not start yet.
( 4 ) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded o\
n
a “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indica\
tor
disappears.
When the access lamp is lit or is flashing
Never shake or strike the unit. Also, do not turn the power off , eject \
a “Memory Stick”
or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur.
If “
” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder be\
cause its format
does not conform to that of your camcorder. Check the format of the “\
Memory Stick.”
If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode
The playback pauses momentarily.
Sound recorded on a tape
You cannot record the sound from a tape.
When the auto logo insert function is activated
You cannot use this function.
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34CAPTURE
PHOTOPHOTO
POWER
OFF
(CHG)
CAMERAMEMORY
VCR
PLAY
REWFF 
						

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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 progr\
am.
The picture from the other equipment appears on the LCD screen or in the\
viewfinder.
( 3 ) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 124.
When recording an image through the VIDEO jack
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable supplied with your c\
amcorder to
the video jack on the VCR or the TV.
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/TV.
This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures.
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
: Signal flow S video cable (optional)
A/V connecting cable (supplied) 
						

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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 EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial.
“PHOTO BUTTON” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
( 5 ) Press PHOTO deeply. The still image from the tape is recorded on the
“Memory Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. “\
END” is
displayed when copying is completed.
3 5
4
MEMORY SET
QUAL I TY
PR I NT  MARK
PROTECT
PHOTO  SAVE
  [
MENU ]
 :
 END
MEMORY SET
QUAL I TY
PR I NT  MARK
PROTECT
PHOTO  SAVE
  RETURN
  [
MENU ]
 :
 END
READY PHOTO  SAVE 00
 : 00 : 00 : 00
 
[
PHOTO ]  :
 START     [
MENU ]
  :
 END
4 / 15
PHOTO BUTTON
PHOTO  SAVE 00 : 00 : 00 : 00
[
MENU ]
  :
 END 4 / 15
SAV I NG
0
PHOTO  SAVE 00 : 30 : 00 : 00
[ MENU ]
  :
 END 8 / 15
END
4
PHOTO
1POWER
OFF
(CHG)
CAMERAMEMORY
VCR
2MENU 
						

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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 the images recorded on the tape
Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying.
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
“NOT READY” appears when you select the item in the menu settings.\
When you change the “Memory Stick” in the middle of copying
Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previ\
ous
“Memory Stick.”
When the auto logo insert function is activated
You cannot use the photo save function. 
						

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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 to select the desi\
red
still image. To see the previous image, press MEMORY – or – on the\
 Remote
Commander. To see the next image, press MEMORY + or + on the Remote
Commander.
To stop memory photo playbackPress MEMORY PLAY again.
To play back recorded images on a TV screen
•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied \
with your
camcorder before operation.
• When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the i\
mage
quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The \
image data is
as good as ever.
• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howlin\
g) may be
output from the TV speakers.
When no images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”
The message “
 NO FILE” appears.
Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment\
You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.
Note on the date/time indicator
Recording date/time is not displayed, however, it is automatically recor\
ded on the
“Memory Stick.” You can check the recording date/time while in mem\
ory playback
mode by pressing DATA CODE.
When the auto logo insert function is activated
You cannot do memory photo playback.
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3–+
PLAY
MEMORYCAMERA
VCR
OFF(CHG)
POWER 
						

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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” does not
correspond to the DCF98 standard.
• The “
 -  DIRECTORY ERROR” message may appear if the file structure in the
“Memory Stick” does not correspond to the DCF98 standard. In this \
case, you cannot
record on that “Memory Stick,” however, you can play back images i\
n the “Memory
Stick.”
• When the data file name is flashes, the file may be broken or the file f\
ormat does not
correspond to your camcorder.
Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen)
You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especi\
ally useful when
searching for a particular image.
(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 INDEX to display the index screen.
6 / 15MEMORY  PLAY 100–0002
Image number/
Total number of recorded images
Print mark
Protect
Data file name
2INDEX1
MEMORYCAMERA
VCR
OFF(CHG)
POWER