Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD150 Operating Instructions

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Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings
Icon/item
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
DATE REC
REC LAMP
COLOR BAR
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
HRS METER
Mode
MELODY
zNORMAL
OFF
zON
OFF
zLCD
V-OUT/LCD
zOFF
ON
zON
OFF
zOFF
ON
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OPERATION
DRUM RUN
TAPE RUN
THREADINGMeaning
To chime a melody in normal operations,
and beep a warning sound for five seconds.
To beep in the following situations:
turning on the power, pressing the start/
stop button, and when a warning message
appears.
To cancel the melody, beep,...

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Resetting the date and time
The date and time are set at the factory. Set the time according to the local time in your
country. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time
settings may be released because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your
camcorder will have been discharged (p. 157).
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1)Press MENU to display the menu in the standby mode.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
,...

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“Memory Stick” Operations
— “Memory Stick” Operations —
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your
camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange
image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the Memory
Stick Reader/Writer supplied with your camcorder or a PC card adaptor for Memory
Stick (not supplied).
On file format (JPEG)
Your camcorder compresses image...

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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Notes on image data compatibility•Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform to the
Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard (DCF98 standard)
established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You
cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-
TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this
universal standard. (These models are not sold...

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Inserting a “Memory Stick”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the Sony logo pointing toward the LCD panel and the b
mark pointing inward.
To eject a “Memory Stick”Push the “Memory Stick” inward, then release your finger. The “Memory Stick” comes
out a little.
Note
The “Memory Stick” may pop out depending on the way you push it.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a...

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Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Selecting the image quality mode
You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. The default setting is
SUPER FINE.
(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the right (unlock) position.
(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 QUALITY, then press the dial.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the...

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction
Differences in image quality mode
Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the image quality mode
selected. Details are shown in the table below.
Image quality mode Memory capacity
SUPER FINE Approx. 190 KB
FINE Approx. 100 KB
STANDARD Approx. 60 KB
Note on the image quality mode indicator
This is only displayed during recording.
The...

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Recording still images on a “Memory
Stick” – Memory Photo recording
You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.”
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the right (unlock) position.
(2)Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears. The green
z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the picture and focus
are re-adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the...

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo
recording
While you are recording a still image
You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.
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 images continuously
You can record still images continuously. Select one of the two modes described below
before recording.
Continuous mode [a]
You can record four still...

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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo
recording
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to
the right (unlock) position.
(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 CONTINUOUS, then press the dial.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the
dial.
Continuous shooting settings
Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)
OFF...