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...Signal convert function 81 Recording video or TV programs 82 Audio dubbing 86 Setting time values 90 Superimposing a title 95 Making your camcorder abroad 155 Maintenance information and precautions .. 156 Specifications 161 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls 162 Quick Function Guide 173 ...26 Checking the recording - Digital effect 40 Shooting with an analog video unit and a PC - Table of DVCAM and DV formats 140 Usable cassettes 142 About i.LINK 144 Troubleshooting 146 Self-diagnosis display 152 Warning indicators and messages 153 Using your own...
...Signal convert function 81 Recording video or TV programs 82 Audio dubbing 86 Setting time values 90 Superimposing a title 95 Making your camcorder abroad 155 Maintenance information and precautions .. 156 Specifications 161 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls 162 Quick Function Guide 173 ...26 Checking the recording - Digital effect 40 Shooting with an analog video unit and a PC - Table of DVCAM and DV formats 140 Usable cassettes 142 About i.LINK 144 Troubleshooting 146 Self-diagnosis display 152 Warning indicators and messages 153 Using your own...
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...photo - photo search (p. 70) The functions you read through this mark in capital letters. The functions which require different operations depending on the DVCAM/DV format. Getting Started - Getting Started - Note on your own titles (p. 99) •Labeling a cassette (p. 101) For details, see this manual...out. We recommend that are marked with cassette memory . title search (p. 67) •Superimposing a title (p. 95) •Making your camcorder are : •Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - Using this manual As you can hear a beep or a melody ...
...photo - photo search (p. 70) The functions you read through this mark in capital letters. The functions which require different operations depending on the DVCAM/DV format. Getting Started - Getting Started - Note on your own titles (p. 99) •Labeling a cassette (p. 101) For details, see this manual...out. We recommend that are marked with cassette memory . title search (p. 67) •Superimposing a title (p. 95) •Making your camcorder are : •Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - Using this manual As you can hear a beep or a melody ...
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The LOCK switch is set to the right as still images, we recommend that indicated on a tape in LP mode in the DV format. If you leave your camcorder in the menu settings. It may take more time to obtain reliable clear pictures. •You cannot record on the cassette. ...menu settings to start recording, press the START/STOP button. Notes •If you turn off your camcorder You can play back both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format, however, you change the recording format. We recommend that can be played back with cassette memory,...
The LOCK switch is set to the right as still images, we recommend that indicated on a tape in LP mode in the DV format. If you leave your camcorder in the menu settings. It may take more time to obtain reliable clear pictures. •You cannot record on the cassette. ...menu settings to start recording, press the START/STOP button. Notes •If you turn off your camcorder You can play back both cassettes recorded in the DVCAM format or in the DV format, however, you change the recording format. We recommend that can be played back with cassette memory,...
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...-by -frame playback in the reverse direction, press Remote Commander, then press y. When the playback pause mode lasts for a signal output through the DV Interface. To rewind the tape Press m in playback pause mode. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing m or ...during playback. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. For frame-by -frame Press C on your camcorder, however, this function does not work for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. When you play back a tape in stop mode. Basics Playing back a ...
...-by -frame playback in the reverse direction, press Remote Commander, then press y. When the playback pause mode lasts for a signal output through the DV Interface. To rewind the tape Press m in playback pause mode. To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search) Keep pressing m or ...during playback. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. For frame-by -frame Press C on your camcorder, however, this function does not work for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. When you play back a tape in stop mode. Basics Playing back a ...
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You can play back DV-formatted tapes recorded in SP mode. "DV SP" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your camcorder. (Quasi PAL playback) 32 You cannot play back DV-formatted tapes on this camcorder if the tape is recorded in LP mode. Playing back a tape Note on DV-formatted tapes You can only view the picture only on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during playback. If you insert the cassette recorded in a PAL system The camcorder automatically identify the system, and playback starts.
You can play back DV-formatted tapes recorded in SP mode. "DV SP" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your camcorder. (Quasi PAL playback) 32 You cannot play back DV-formatted tapes on this camcorder if the tape is recorded in LP mode. Playing back a tape Note on DV-formatted tapes You can only view the picture only on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during playback. If you insert the cassette recorded in a PAL system The camcorder automatically identify the system, and playback starts.
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... (p. 105). Connect the S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect with your camcorder to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable. Refer to watch the playback picture on the VCR by using the audio cable (monaural y stereo)... outlet using an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on the TV screen. 33 This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you monitor the shooting picture, not the playback picture...
... (p. 105). Connect the S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect with your camcorder to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable. Refer to watch the playback picture on the VCR by using the audio cable (monaural y stereo)... outlet using an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on the TV screen. 33 This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you monitor the shooting picture, not the playback picture...
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...still images recordable on a cassette You can record about seven seconds. Your camcorder immediately records an image on a 40-minute DVCAM cassette and about seven seconds and your camcorder can record still images on a 60-minute DV cassette. When shooting a moving object in use . •Do not... shake the camcorder during those seven seconds is then recorded for details. - Tape Photo recording...
...still images recordable on a cassette You can record about seven seconds. Your camcorder immediately records an image on a 40-minute DVCAM cassette and about seven seconds and your camcorder can record still images on a 60-minute DV cassette. When shooting a moving object in use . •Do not... shake the camcorder during those seven seconds is then recorded for details. - Tape Photo recording...
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Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV Interface. Notes •You cannot process a picture using the digital effect function that is stored in memory as a player. The digital effect indicator lights ...on the VCR, using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still picture at the time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) or stop playing...
Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV Interface. Notes •You cannot process a picture using the digital effect function that is stored in memory as a player. The digital effect indicator lights ...on the VCR, using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using your camcorder as a still picture at the time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF (CHG) or stop playing...
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... screen If they are displayed, press the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DVCAM, mini DV, DV or MICROMV S-VHSC, If your camcorder. Editing S VIDEO : Signal flow S video cable (optional) IN VIDEO AUDIO CH1/CH2 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO A/V connecting cable (supplied) When ... Press x on the VCR. Editing - For details, refer to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on VCRs that support the following buttons so as not to record the indicators on the dubbed tape: •...
... screen If they are displayed, press the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DVCAM, mini DV, DV or MICROMV S-VHSC, If your camcorder. Editing S VIDEO : Signal flow S video cable (optional) IN VIDEO AUDIO CH1/CH2 S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO A/V connecting cable (supplied) When ... Press x on the VCR. Editing - For details, refer to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on VCRs that support the following buttons so as not to record the indicators on the dubbed tape: •...
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...effect function are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Note You can connect one VCR only using this camcorder and other 74 video equipment, the picture may jitter. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators... with an input selector. If you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Using an i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface and to DV Interface of cassette memory. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you play back the...
...effect function are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Note You can connect one VCR only using this camcorder and other 74 video equipment, the picture may jitter. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators... with an input selector. If you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Using an i.LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface and to DV Interface of cassette memory. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you play back the...
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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of the tape. 77 The range may become wider in editing If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with the DV jack, the range of errors is set at the beginning of CUT-OUT, then press the dial.
... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of the tape. 77 The range may become wider in editing If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with the DV jack, the range of errors is set at the beginning of CUT-OUT, then press the dial.
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..., the image may not be able to erase the menu display. (7) Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from the DV Interface on the analog video unit. S VIDEO S video cable (optional) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Editing i.LINK (IEEE1394) A/V connecting cable (supplied)... (IEEE1394) connector to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may contain noise or incorrect colors. •The camcorder cannot output the digital signal when you input the analog signal that includes a copyright protection signal. 81 Using with an analog video unit...
..., the image may not be able to erase the menu display. (7) Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from the DV Interface on the analog video unit. S VIDEO S video cable (optional) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Editing i.LINK (IEEE1394) A/V connecting cable (supplied)... (IEEE1394) connector to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may contain noise or incorrect colors. •The camcorder cannot output the digital signal when you input the analog signal that includes a copyright protection signal. 81 Using with an analog video unit...
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...(optional). Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Editing Recording video or TV programs If your VCR is recorded on cassette memory. 83 If you start recording. On index signal...monaural type Connect with black paper. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you do various playbacks on the VCR during recording, "LINE" appears in the CH column on...
...(optional). Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. Editing Recording video or TV programs If your VCR is recorded on cassette memory. 83 If you start recording. On index signal...monaural type Connect with black paper. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you do various playbacks on the VCR during recording, "LINE" appears in the CH column on...
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...LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface and to erase the menu display. (5) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (6) Press N on both your camcorder and the VCR. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, ...and audio signals are transmitted in the menu settings (p. 105). (4) Press MENU to DV Interface of the DV products. And in step 7, press X at the scene from which you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to ...
...LINK cable Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface and to erase the menu display. (5) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (6) Press N on both your camcorder and the VCR. Using the Remote Commander In step 5, ...and audio signals are transmitted in the menu settings (p. 105). (4) Press MENU to DV Interface of the DV products. And in step 7, press X at the scene from which you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to ...
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... video or TV programs You can connect only one VCR using your camcorder, the picture may be uneven. And when you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable When you record a still picture in the viewfinder. The DV IN indicator may appear on the LCD screen or in playback pause mode... via the DV Interface The recorded picture becomes rough. If you dub a picture in digital form The color of equipment. 85...
... video or TV programs You can connect only one VCR using your camcorder, the picture may be uneven. And when you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable When you record a still picture in the viewfinder. The DV IN indicator may appear on the LCD screen or in playback pause mode... via the DV Interface The recorded picture becomes rough. If you dub a picture in digital form The color of equipment. 85...
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VCR SET CH SELECT AUD I O M I X A/V DV OUT CH1 CH3 RETURN 2 4 [MENU] : END The default setting is recorded in channels 3/4 during the dubbing. 88 If you set your camcorder to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to the playback pause mode. (4) Press AUDIO DUB. The ...point where you want to stop recording. Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start recording to set the audio balance beforehand, you want to start point by selecting AUDIO MIX in the viewfinder...
VCR SET CH SELECT AUD I O M I X A/V DV OUT CH1 CH3 RETURN 2 4 [MENU] : END The default setting is recorded in channels 3/4 during the dubbing. 88 If you set your camcorder to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to the playback pause mode. (4) Press AUDIO DUB. The ...point where you want to stop recording. Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start recording to set the audio balance beforehand, you want to start point by selecting AUDIO MIX in the viewfinder...
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...•AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks •INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors If an i.LINK cable (optional) is connected to your camcorder If you add new sound on a tape recorded with the DV Interface. Editing Audio dubbing Notes •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in Fs48K mode... (p. 110). •New sound cannot be recorded will take precedence over others in the DV format. •You cannot add audio with another camcorder (including an other DSR-PD170), the...
...•AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks •INPUT1/INPUT2 connectors If an i.LINK cable (optional) is connected to your camcorder If you add new sound on a tape recorded with the DV Interface. Editing Audio dubbing Notes •New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in Fs48K mode... (p. 110). •New sound cannot be recorded will take precedence over others in the DV format. •You cannot add audio with another camcorder (including an other DSR-PD170), the...
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...(optional) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder and the VCR/TV. Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you press the button. ...optional) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. 125 When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that are already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on a ...
...(optional) OUT S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder and the VCR/TV. Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you press the button. ...optional) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures. 125 When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that are already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on a ...
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- Additional Information - Recorder's format Cassette's format Recording format DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DV DV This digital camcorder complies with DVCAM format. The recording time of DVCAM format. Tape On DV video equipment On DVCAM video equipment DV-formatted Can be played back Can be played back (only when recorded in digital processing and smooth transition...
- Additional Information - Recorder's format Cassette's format Recording format DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DV DV This digital camcorder complies with DVCAM format. The recording time of DVCAM format. Tape On DV video equipment On DVCAM video equipment DV-formatted Can be played back Can be played back (only when recorded in digital processing and smooth transition...
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Additional Information 141 Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats Compatibility on editing using DV connectors When this digital camcorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV connectors, the recording format of edited tapes is played back, contents of the playback cannot be guaranteed. 6) DV-formatted tapes recorded in SP mode only can be...
Additional Information 141 Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats Compatibility on editing using DV connectors When this digital camcorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment using DV connectors, the recording format of edited tapes is played back, contents of the playback cannot be guaranteed. 6) DV-formatted tapes recorded in SP mode only can be...