Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD150 Operating Instructions

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Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats
Compatibility on editing using DV connectorsWhen this digital camcorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equipment
using DV connectors, the recording format of edited tapes is defined according to
recorder’s format as described below.
Source tape Player’s format Recorder’s format Recording format
DVCAM-formatted 2) 3)DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM
DVCAM-formatted DVCAM DV DV 4)
DVCAM-formatted 2)DV 5)DVCAM DVCAM 7)
DVCAM-formatted DV 5)DV DV 4)...

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Usable cassettes
Selecting cassette types
You can use the  mini DVCAM cassette* and  mini DV cassette* in this
camcorder. You cannot use any other  DV,  8 mm,  Hi8,  Digital 8,  VHS,  S-VHS,  VHSC,  S-VHSC,  Betamax or  ED Betamax cassette.
*There are two types of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and
without cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory have  (Cassette Memory) mark.
Sony recommends that you use a tape with  mark to enjoy your camcorder fully.
The IC memory is built in...

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Usable cassettes
Audio mode
Fs32K (12-bit) mode: The original sound can be recorded in channels 1 and 2, and the
new sound in channels 3 and 4 in 32 kHz. The balance between channels 1/2 and
channels 3/4 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during
playback and audio dubbing. Both sounds can be played back. You can monitor the
sound during audio dubbing.
Fs48K (16-bit) mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be
recorded in high...

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About i.LINK
Your camcorder is equipped with the DV input/output connector based on i.LINK
(IEEE1394) standard.
This section explains the specifications and features of i.LINK.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface designed to integrate the devices equipped with
i.LINK connector.  By connecting i.LINK devices, i.LINK allows your device to:
–Transmit and receive data such as digital audio and digital video signals in two ways
–Control other i.LINK devices
–Easily connect with another...

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Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss”
appears on the LCD screen, display window or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis
display function has worked. See page 151.
In the recording mode
Symptom
START/STOP does not
operate.
The power goes off.
The image on the...

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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Some tiny white spots
appear on the LCD screen or
in the viewfinder.
The click of the shutter does
not sound.
The image is not bright even
if you use the video flash
light.
In the playback mode
Symptom
The tape does not move
when a video control button
is pressed.
The playback button does
not function.
There are horizontal lines on
the picture or the playback
picture is not clear or does
not appear.
No sound or only a low
sound is heard when
playing back a tape.
The title...

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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Displaying the recorded
date, date search function
does not work.
The new sound now being
added, or that has been
added to the recorded tape
is not heard.
The title is not displayed.
The sound is muted or
images do not appear when
monitoring images through
TV.
In the recording and playback modes
Symptom
The power does not turn on.
The end search function
does not work.
The end search functiondoes not work correctly.
The picture does not appear
in the...

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Troubleshooting
Symptom
The cassette cannot be
removed from the holder.
The % and Z indicators
flash and no functions
except for cassette ejection
work.
 indicator does not
appear when using a tape
with cassette memory.
Remaining tape indicator is
not displayed.
When operating using the “Memory Stick”
Symptom
Operations do not function.
Recording does not function.
The image cannot be
deleted.
You cannot format the“Memory Stick.”
Deleting all the images
cannot be carried out.
You cannot protect the...

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Troubleshooting
Symptom
The photo save function
does not work.
Others
Symptom
The title is not recorded.
The cassette label is not
recorded.
While editing using the
i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable), recording picture
cannot be monitored.
Digital program editing
does not function.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
•The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.
cSet the tab to write. (p. 113)
•The battery pack is dead.
cInstall a charged battery pack or use the AC...

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Troubleshooting
Symptom
The Remote Commander
supplied with your
camcorder does not work.
The input picture does not
appear on the LCD screen or
in the viewfinder when your
camcorder is connected to
outputs on the TV or VCR.
The melody or beep sounds
for five seconds.
When charging the battery
pack, no indicator appears
or the indicator flashes in
the display window.
You cannot charge thebattery pack.
The camcorder is
immediately turned off even
if the amount of the battery
remaining time is enough...