Operating Instructions
Page 2
... received, including interference that may be producing home video that may cause undesired operation. 2 CAUTION The use . For customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSR-PDX10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You will increase eye hazard. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Regulatory...
... received, including interference that may be producing home video that may cause undesired operation. 2 CAUTION The use . For customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSR-PDX10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You will increase eye hazard. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Regulatory...
Operating Instructions
Page 3
...- For disposal or recycling information, please contact your authority to operate this product may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2)...are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for help. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...
...- For disposal or recycling information, please contact your authority to operate this product may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in CANADA "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2)...are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for help. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician ...
Operating Instructions
Page 4
... a "Memory Stick" (p. 175) Main Features •Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 206, 210) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 201) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 203) •Converting an analog signal to digital to capture...
... a "Memory Stick" (p. 175) Main Features •Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 206, 210) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 201) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 203) •Converting an analog signal to digital to capture...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
Getting Started Main Features Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting the exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 36) • SPOT LIGHT (p. 37) •PROGRAM AE (p. 66) •Adjusting the exposure ...) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings •Sports lesson (p. 66) •Landscape (p. 66) •Manual focus (p. 75) •Spot Focus (p. 77) Functions for use with recorded tapes •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 39) •DATA CODE (p. 43) • Tape PB ZOOM (p. 96) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 89) •Digital...
Getting Started Main Features Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting the exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 36) • SPOT LIGHT (p. 37) •PROGRAM AE (p. 66) •Adjusting the exposure ...) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings •Sports lesson (p. 66) •Landscape (p. 66) •Manual focus (p. 75) •Spot Focus (p. 77) Functions for use with recorded tapes •END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 39) •DATA CODE (p. 43) • Tape PB ZOOM (p. 96) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 89) •Digital...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
... 89 Searching a recording by index - Frame recording 84 Superimposing the date and time on a "Memory Stick" ...... 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 15 Installing the battery pack 15 Charging the battery pack ... a picture 25 Shooting backlit subjects - DATE SEARCH 90 Searching for picture quality - Tape Photo recording 51 Using the wide mode 53 Using the fader 55 Using special effects - Spot Focus ...... 77 Adjusting recording level manually - PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 92 Playing back tapes...
... 89 Searching a recording by index - Frame recording 84 Superimposing the date and time on a "Memory Stick" ...... 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 15 Installing the battery pack 15 Charging the battery pack ... a picture 25 Shooting backlit subjects - DATE SEARCH 90 Searching for picture quality - Tape Photo recording 51 Using the wide mode 53 Using the fader 55 Using special effects - Spot Focus ...... 77 Adjusting recording level manually - PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 92 Playing back tapes...
Operating Instructions
Page 7
...trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 231 Warning indicators and messages .... 232 Additional Information Compatibility of contents Getting Started "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 180 Playing back images continuously - DELETE 184 Writing a print mark - For Macintosh...pictures from a tape as a moving picture 163 Recording edited pictures from a tape - PRINT MARK 187 Using the optional printer 188 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images on your computer - SLIDE SHOW 182 Preventing accidental erasure - Introduction 190 Connecting ...
...trouble 224 Self-diagnosis display 231 Warning indicators and messages .... 232 Additional Information Compatibility of contents Getting Started "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 180 Playing back images continuously - DELETE 184 Writing a print mark - For Macintosh...pictures from a tape as a moving picture 163 Recording edited pictures from a tape - PRINT MARK 187 Using the optional printer 188 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images on your computer - SLIDE SHOW 182 Preventing accidental erasure - Introduction 190 Connecting ...
Operating Instructions
Page 8
... This chapter introduces you to the basic features to recorded pictures on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 8 Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Write-protect tab 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on...
... This chapter introduces you to the basic features to recorded pictures on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 8 Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Write-protect tab 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on...
Operating Instructions
Page 9
... lens cap. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 20). If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup.
... lens cap. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 20). If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup.
Operating Instructions
Page 10
... IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with the B mark facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as illustrated. Quick Start Guide - Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 137) 1 Slide MEMORY...
... IN jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with the B mark facing up . Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. See the page in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as illustrated. Quick Start Guide - Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 137) 1 Slide MEMORY...
Operating Instructions
Page 11
... date and time for a picture, set to off. deeper. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eye against the eyecup. The last recorded image is closed, use the viewfinder with your eyesight (p. 29). Recording a still image on the screen. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to POWER VCR MEMORY while...
... date and time for a picture, set to off. deeper. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eye against the eyecup. The last recorded image is closed, use the viewfinder with your eyesight (p. 29). Recording a still image on the screen. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to POWER VCR MEMORY while...
Operating Instructions
Page 12
Using this manual As you read through this mark in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to indicate that require different operations depending on whether or ... your camcorder are shown in the introduction of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. 12 When you carry out an operation, you use a tape with cassette memory. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Getting Started - Functions...
Using this manual As you read through this mark in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to indicate that require different operations depending on whether or ... your camcorder are shown in the introduction of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. 12 When you carry out an operation, you use a tape with cassette memory. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on a TV, you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Getting Started - Functions...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
... (on the LCD screen and the finder. Keep your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on mounted models... only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •...
... (on the LCD screen and the finder. Keep your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Getting Started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on mounted models... only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the sun in low light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •...
Operating Instructions
Page 15
Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 2 BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 15
Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 2 BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 15
Operating Instructions
Page 16
...the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 239 for your camcorder. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 POWER VCR OFF (CHG) MEMORY CAMERA After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the... DC IN jack on the display window. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is indicated in the display window. Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG)....
...the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 239 for your camcorder. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 POWER VCR OFF (CHG) MEMORY CAMERA After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the... DC IN jack on the display window. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is indicated in the display window. Charging begins. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG)....
Operating Instructions
Page 17
... occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the ambient temperature. When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90... 300 180 345 205 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 70 40 155 90 180 105 235 140 275 165 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery and the XLR adaptor is extremely high or low because of the AC power adaptor. This may be shorter. 17 Getting Started...
... occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the ambient temperature. When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90... 300 180 345 205 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 70 40 155 90 180 105 235 140 275 165 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery and the XLR adaptor is extremely high or low because of the AC power adaptor. This may be shorter. 17 Getting Started...
Operating Instructions
Page 18
.... The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a lithium ion battery pack that the indication on LCD screen 110 230 270 355 410 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Note Approximate recording time and playing time at 25 shorter if you...
.... The "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a lithium ion battery pack that the indication on LCD screen 110 230 270 355 410 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Note Approximate recording time and playing time at 25 shorter if you...
Operating Instructions
Page 19
Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for... power cord is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to... a wall outlet When you use your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the...
Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for... power cord is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to... a wall outlet When you use your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the...
Operating Instructions
Page 20
... pressing the dial. (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. If you do not use your camcorder will be displayed each time that order. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings while the POWER switch is set the date and... year, then press the dial. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 247). Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time.
... pressing the dial. (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. If you do not use your camcorder will be displayed each time that order. (1) Press MENU to display the menu settings while the POWER switch is set the date and... year, then press the dial. "CLOCK SET" will have been discharged (p. 247). Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time.
Operating Instructions
Page 22
... the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette to use the mini DVCAM cassette and mini DV cassette in this function properly (p. 236). To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect ...tab on the cassette compartment. Step 3 Inserting a cassette You can use this camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the cassette compartment other than the mark. The cassette ...
... the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette to use the mini DVCAM cassette and mini DV cassette in this function properly (p. 236). To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect ...tab on the cassette compartment. Step 3 Inserting a cassette You can use this camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the cassette compartment other than the mark. The cassette ...
Operating Instructions
Page 23
... SELF BRT TIMER 4 FN 2 To return to operate each function. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to FN Press EXIT. Getting Started Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. This section describes how to operate the touch panel...
... SELF BRT TIMER 4 FN 2 To return to operate each function. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to FN Press EXIT. Getting Started Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. This section describes how to operate the touch panel...