Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions

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Specifications
AC Adaptor
AC-L15A/L15B
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V*
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
56  × 31  × 100 mm
(2 1/4  × 1 1/4  × 4 in) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz)
excluding power cord
* See the label on the AC Adaptor
for other specifications.
Rechargeable battery
pack NP-F570
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
15.8 Wh
Dimensions (approx.)
38.4  × 20.6  × 70.8 mm (1 9/16  ×
13/16  × 2 7/8 in) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
100 g (3.5 oz)
T ype
Lithium ion
Wide conversion lens
VCL-HG0758
Lens power
0.7
Lens structure
3 groups, 3 elements
Screw thread for video camera
r ecorder
M58  × 0.75
Dimensions
Maximum diameter : ø 93 mm (3
3/4 in)
Length : Approx. 48 mm (1 15/16 in)
Mass (excluding the caps)
Approx. 418 g (14 oz)
Supplied accessories
Lens caps (2) (for the front and
back of the lens)
Carrying pouch (1)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
VIDEO input/output
Input/output auto switch
RCA pin-jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced
AUDIO CH1/CH2 input/output
Input/output auto switch
RCA pin-jack, 327 mV, (at output
impedance more than 47 kilohms)
Output impedance with less than
2.2 kilohms
Input impedance more than
47 kilohms
Headphones jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
LANC control jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors
XLR 3-pin, female, –60 dBu:
3 kilohms, +4 dBu: 10 kilohms
(0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms)
DV Interface
4-pin connector
Speaker
Dynamic speaker (ø 20 mm)
LCD screen
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
T otal dot number
211 000 (960  × 220)
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
A verage power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
5.4 W
V iewfinder
4.7 W
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
133  × 180  × 456 mm (5 1/4  × 7 1/8
×  18 in) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz)
including the hood with a lens
cap
1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)
including the NP-F570 recharge-
able battery pack, cassette PDVM-
40ME and microphone
Supplied accessories
See page 9.
Video camera
recorder
System
V ideo recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: Fs32 kHz (12 bits,
channels 1/2, channels 3/4),
Fs48 kHz (16 bits, channels 1/2)
V ideo signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable cassette
Mini DVCAM cassette with the
 mark printed
Mini DV cassette with the 
mark printed
T ape speed
DVCAM format:
Approx. 28.218 mm/s
DV format SP mode: Approx.
18.812 mm/s
Recording/playback time (using
cassette PDVM-40ME)
DVCAM format: 40 min
DV format SP mode: 1 h
Fast-forward/rewind time
(using cassette PDVM-40ME)
Approx. 2 min and 30 s
V iewfinder
Electric viewfinder (B&W)
Image device
1/3 type CCD (3 Charge Coupled
Device) Approx. 380 000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 340 000 pixels)
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 58 mm (2 3/8 in)
12 × (Optical), 48 × (Digital)
F1.6 - 2.4
Focal length
6 - 72 mm (1/4 - 2 7/8 in)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
43.2 - 518.4 mm (1 3/4 - 20 1/2 in)
Color temperature
Auto,  nIndoor (3 200 K),
 Outdoor (5 800 K), Minimum illumination
1 lux (F1.6)
Input/Output connectors
S VIDEO input/output
Input/output auto switch
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced 
						

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— Quick Reference —
Identifying the parts and controls
1INDEX MARK button  (p. 64)
2 Zoom ring  (p. 23)
3 Focus ring  (p. 59)
4 ND FILTER selector  (p. 47)
5 FOCUS selector  (p. 59)
6 PUSH AUTO button  (p. 59)
7 FADER button  (p. 39)
8 BACK LIGHT button  (p. 25)
These are trademarks.
When using additional filters
We recommend that you use Sony made filters.
Camcorder
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
9END SEARCH button  (p. 27)
0 EDITSEARCH buttons  (p. 27)
qa IRIS dial  (p. 44)
qs IRIS button  (p. 44)
qd Display window  (p. 171)
qf OPEN button  (p. 18, 28)
qg SPOT LIGHT button  (p. 26) 
						

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Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
qhSpeaker
qj LCD screen  (p. 20)
qk LCD BRIGHT buttons  (p. 21)
ql VOLUME buttons  (p. 28)
w; MEMORY PLAY button  (p. 129)
wa DISPLAY button  (p. 29)
ws MEMORY – button  (p. 122, 129)
wd DATA CODE button  (p. 30)
wf TITLE button  (p. 95)
wg TC/U-BIT button  (p. 94) wh
Battery pack  (p. 11)
wj ZEBRA selector  (p. 48)
wk RESET button  (p. 151)
wl MEMORY INDEX button  (p. 130)
e; MEMORY DELETE button  (p. 136)
ea MEMORY + button  (p. 122, 129)
es MEMORY MIX button  (p. 122)
ed MENU button  (p. 105)
ef DIGITAL EFFECT button  (p. 40)
PLAYDISPLAY
DATA CODE
TITLEDIGITAL
EFFECT DELETE
MEMORY
INDEX
MEMORY MIX
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
wa
ws
wd
wf
wg
wh
wj
wk
wl
e;
ea
es
ed
ef
PLAY
DISPLAY
DATA CODE
TC/U-BIT TITLE MENU
DIGITAL
EFFECT DELETE
INDEX
MEMORY MIX 
						

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eh
eg
ej
ek
el
r;
ra
egVideo control buttons  (p. 28, 31, 84)
C  SLOW (slow playback)
 AUDIO DUB (dubbing)
x  STOP (stop)
m  REW (rewind)
N  PLAY (playback)
M  FF (Fast-forward)
X  PAUSE (pause)
z  REC (recording)
The control buttons light up when you
set the POWER switch to VCR.
eh INPUT2 connector  (p. 55) ej
INPUT1 connector  (p. 10)
ek REC START/STOP button  (p. 18)
el Lens
r; Hood with a lens cap
ra Lens hood fixing screw
Attaching/removing the eyecup
• When removing the eyecup, pull lightly the upper edge of it with yo\
ur fingers  [a],
insert a finger into the gap that appears between the eyecup and viewfin\
der  [b], then
remove it.
When attaching the eyecup, fit it onto the camcorder and slide it all th\
e way along
grooves until it stops.
• Do not pull the eyecup inward or with excessive force  [c]. Doing so may damage the
eyecup.
Identifying the parts and controls
[a] [b] [c] 
						

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Quick Reference
CH1CH2
REC CH
SELECT INPUT
LEVEL +48VINPUT
LEVEL +48V
CH1 LINEMIC
ONOFFLINE
MIC
ATT MIC
ATTMIC ONOFF
INPUT1 INPUT2
rfrs
rd
rg
rh
rj
rk
REC CH
SELECT INPUT
LEVEL +48V
INPUT2
Identifying the parts and controls
rsRemote sensor
rd Camera recording lamp  (p. 18)
rf INPUT1 REC CH SELECT switch  (p. 10)
rg INPUT1 INPUT LEVEL selector  (p. 10)rh
INPUT1 +48 V switch  (p. 10)
rj INPUT2 +48 V switch  (p. 10)
rk INPUT2 INPUT LEVEL selector  (p. 55)
Attaching/removing the hood with a lens cap
To attach the hood with a lens cap, fit  the line on the hood to the cor\
responding line on
the lens frame, then screw the hood clockwise and tighten the lower hood\
 fixing screw.
To remove the hood with a lens cap, loosen the lower hood fixing screw, \
and unscrew
the hood with a lens cap counterclockwise.
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PEN
C
LO SE
To open/close the shutter of
the hood with a lens cap,
slide the knob to your
desired direction according
to the arrow. 
						

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Identifying the parts and controls
rl
t;
ta
ts
td
tk
tl
y;
ys
yd
ya
yf
yg
yh
yj
yk
yl
u;
tf
tg
th
tj
Fastening the grip strap
Fasten the grip strap firmly.
rlHooks for shoulder strap
t; Power zoom lever  (p. 23)
ta PHOTO button  (p. 34, 118)
ts BATT (battery) RELEASE lever  (p. 11)
td GAIN button  (p. 45)
tf AUTO LOCK selector  (p. 43)
tg WHT BAL button  (p. 51)
th AE SHIFT button  (p. 50)
tj AUDIO LEVEL button  (p. 54)
tk SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  (p. 105)
tl Memory Stick slot  (p. 115) y;
Handle REC START/STOP button  (p. 21)
ya Handle zoom lever  (p. 23)
ys Handle zoom switch  (p. 23)
yd Cassette lid  (p. 17)
yf PUSH button  (p. 17)
yg Grip strap
yh LOCK switch  (p. 18)
yj POWER switch  (p. 18)
yk START/STOP button  (p. 18)
yl SHUTTER SPEED button  (p. 46)
u; Access lamp  (p. 115)
Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your
camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. 
						

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Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
uaCarrying handle
us Remote sensor
ud Camera recording lamp  (p. 18)
uf CUSTOM PRESET button  (p. 57)
ug Viewfinder lens adjustment lever  (p.
22)
uh Hook for removing the viewfinder
(p. 157)
uj EJECT switch  (p. 17)
uk DC IN jack  (p. 12)
ul Tripod receptacle
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch).
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely and the screw may damage
your camcorder. i;
Accessory shoe
ia Microphone  (p. 10)
is S VIDEO jack  (p. 33, 73, 82, 125)
id VIDEO jack  (p. 33, 73, 82, 125)
if AUDIO CH1/CH2 jack  (p. 33, 73, 82, 87)
ig
  DV Interface  (p. 74, 84, 126)
This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of
Sony Corporation and indicates that this
product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-
1995 specifications and their revisions.
The 
 DV Interface is i.LINK
compatible.
ih
LANC jack
 LANC stands for Local Application
Control Bus System. The  LANC
control jack is used for controlling the
tape transport of video equipment and
peripherals connected to it. This jack has
the same function as the jack indicated
as CONTROL L or REMOTE.
ij i (headphones) jack
When you use headphones, the speaker
on your camcorder is silent.
ua
us
ud
uf
ug
uh
uj
uk
ul
i;
ia
is
id
if
ih
ig
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Attaching the lens hood for the wide conversion lens only
To attach the hood for the wide conversion lens, screw the hood clockwis\
e, and then
tighten the left hood fixing screw.
Attaching the wide conversion lens
To attach the wide conversion lens, remove the hood, remove the caps of \
the wide
conversion lens that is attached to the back and front of the lens, then\
 attach the wide
conversion lens. Be sure to screw the lens all the way until it stops.
Notes
•This wide conversion lens is dedicated for the 58-mm-dia filter of the S\
ony digital
camcorder.
• Do not apply impact to the digital camcorder. Be careful especially when\
 you attach
the conversion lens.
• Attach the cap for the wide conversion lens when storing the wide conver\
sion lens.
• Do not leave the wide conversion lens in high humidity for a long period\
, as it may
get mold.
• Be careful when you put your camcorder with the conversion lens attached\
 on the
desk. Your camcorder may be unstable.
• Be careful when you remove the MC protector that is attached to the wide\
 conversion
lens. You may be injured. To prevent from injuring, apply a soft cloth t\
o the MC
protector, then release the protector slowly. Lens hood
Wide conversion lens
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Quick Reference
Attaching the wide conversion lens with the lens hood
1 Attach the base hood for the wide conversion lens and then screw the le\
ft lens hood
fixing screw.
2  Attach the wide conversion lens.
3  Attach the front hood for the wide conversion lens.
Attaching the hood cap
1  Attach the hood cap strap to the grip belt. Refer to the illustration b\
elow.
2  Pinch the upper and lower part of the hood cap, then attach it to the l\
ens hood.
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1 2
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Identifying the parts and controls
Remote Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your c\
amcorder
function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.
1Transmitter
Point toward the remote sensor to
control your camcorder after turning on
your camcorder.
2 ZERO SET MEMORY button
This button does not function.
3 PHOTO button  (p. 34, 118)
4 DISPLAY button  (p. 29)
5 Memory control buttons  (p. 122, 129)
6 SEARCH MODE button
(p. 65, 67, 68, 70)
7 Video control buttons  (p. 31)
8 REC button  (p. 82)/MARK button
(p. 79) 9
DATA CODE button  (p. 30)
0 START/STOP button  (p. 18)
qa Power zoom button  (p. 23)
qs . />  buttons (p. 65, 67, 68, 70)
qd  AUDIO DUB button  (p. 88)
qs
qd
qa
0
9
8
5
6
4
3
2
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