Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD150 Operating Instructions

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Quick Reference
— Quick Reference —
Identifying the parts and controls
1INDEX MARK button (p. 63)
2Zoom ring (p. 21)
3Focus ring (p. 58)
4ND FILTER selector (p. 46)
5Focus selector (p. 58)
6PUSH AUTO button (p. 58)
7FADER button (p. 38)
8BACK LIGHT button (p. 23)
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qhSpeaker
qjLCD screen (p. 18)
qkLCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 19)
qlVOLUME buttons (p. 26)
w;MEMORY PLAY button (p. 129)
waDISPLAY button (p. 27)
wsMEMORY – button (p. 122, 129)
wdDATA CODE button (p. 28)
wfTITLE button (p. 94)
wgTC/U-BIT button (p. 93)whBattery pack (p. 10)
wjZEBRA selector (p. 47)
wkRESET button (p. 150)
wlMEMORY INDEX button (p. 130)
e;MEMORY DELETE button (p. 136)
eaMEMORY + button (p. 122, 129)
esMEMORY MIX button (p. 122)
edMENU button (p. 104)...

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REC
STOP PLAYREW FF PAUSE SLOWAUDIO DUBeh
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egVideo control buttons (p. 26, 29, 83)
C SLOW (slow playback)
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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.
ehINPUT2 connector (p. 54)ejINPUT1 connector (p. 9)
ekREC START/STOP (p. 16)
elLens
r;Lens hood fixing screw
raLens hood
You can attach a wide teleconversion
lens (not supplied)...

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CH1•CH2
REC CH
SELECTINPUT
LEVEL+48VINPUT
LEVEL+48V
CH1LINE
MICON
OFFLINE
MIC
ATTMIC
ATT MICON
OFF
INPUT1 INPUT2
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LEVEL+48V
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Identifying the parts and controls
rsRemote sensor
rdCamera recording lamp (p. 16)
rfINPUT1 REC CH SELECT switch (p. 9)
rgINPUT1 INPUT LEVEL selector (p. 9)
rhINPUT1 +48 V switch (p. 9)
rjINPUT2 +48 V switch (p. 9)
rkINPUT2 INPUT LEVEL selector (p. 54) 

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Fastening the grip strap
Fasten the grip strap firmly.
rlHooks for shoulder strap
t;Power zoom lever (p. 21)
taPHOTO button (p. 32, 118)
tsBATT (battery) RELEASE lever (p. 10)
tdGAIN button (p. 44)
tfAUTO LOCK selector (p. 42)
tgWHT BAL button (p. 50)
thAE SHIFT button (p. 49)
tjAUDIO LEVEL button (p. 53)
tkSEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 104)tl“Memory Stick” slot (p. 115)
y;Cassette lid (p. 15)...

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ylCarrying handle
u;Remote sensor
uaCamera recording lamp (p. 16)
usCUSTOM PRESET button (p. 56)
udViewfinder lens adjustment lever (p.
20)
ufHook for removing the viewfinder
(p. 156)
ugEJECT switch (p. 15)
uhDC IN jack (p. 11)
ujTripod 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.ukAccessory shoe
ulMicrophone (p. 9)
i;S VIDEO jack...

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Remote Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder
function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.
1Transmitter
Point toward the remote sensor to
control your camcorder after turning on
your camcorder.
2ZERO SET MEMORY button
This button does not function.
3PHOTO button (p. 32, 118)
4DISPLAY button (p. 27)
5Memory control buttons (p. 122, 129)
6SEARCH MODE button
(p. 64, 66, 67, 69)
7Video control...

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To prepare the Remote CommanderInsert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and –  polarities on the batteries to
the + – marks inside the battery compartment.
Notes on the Remote Commander
•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
•Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3
are used to distinguish your...

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Identifying the parts and controls
Operation indicators
1Cassette memory indicator (p. 142)
2
Remaining battery time indicator (p. 22)
3Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Data file name
indicator (p. 113)
4Digital effect indicator (p. 39)/FADER
indicator (p. 37)/MEMORY MIX
indicator (p. 121)
516:9WIDE indicator (p. 36)/PROG.
SCAN indicator (p. 34)
6Warning indicators (p. 152)
7Custom preset indicator (p. 56)
8Data code indicator (p. 28)/AE SHIFT
indicator (p. 49)/GAIN indicator (p.
44)/IRIS...

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Quick Function Guide
Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)•Shooting backlit subjects
•In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event
Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)•Smooth transition between scenes
•Taking a still picture
•Digital processing of images
•Superimposing a title
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
(in the recording mode)
•Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital
zoom
•Focusing manually
Functions to be...