Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD150 Operating Instructions

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Advanced Recording Operations
If you have selected  in step 3When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked
and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with
natural colors without the image being affected by ambient light.
 (With the 
 indicator on the screen)
(1)Shoot a white object such as paper fully.
(2)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The  indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored
in the...

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Adjusting the recording level manually
– Sound recording level
You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when
you adjust it. You can adjust the channel 1 and channel 2 separately.
Selecting the channel to be adjusted manually
(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(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 AUDIO SET, then press the dial.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC...

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Advanced Recording Operations
Adjusting the recording level manually– Sound recording level
To adjust the recording level automaticallySet AGC CH1 to ON when you automatically adjust the recording level of the channel 1. And
set AGC CH2 to ON when you automatically adjust the recording level of the channel 2.
When the recording level is adjusted manually
The recording level indicator appears at the lower-right on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
The sound input through the AUDIO CH1/CH2 jacks or...

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Connecting an optional external
microphone
You can get your desired audio quality, connecting multiple microphones or an
optional microphone to your camcorder.
(1)Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover.
(2)Detach the supplied microphone and unplug the cable from the camcorder.
(3)Connect the microphone (not supplied) to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector.
(4)Select the channel to be used, using the REC CH SELECT switch. Used
channels according to the position of the REC CH SELECT switch are...

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Advanced Recording Operations
Connecting an optional external microphone
When the wind is blowing hard
Set CH1 or CH2 of WIND to ON in the menu settings according to the input (p. 104).
We recommend that you set MIC NR to OFF in the menu settings in the following
cases:
•When you use the external microphone at a distance from the camcorder.
•When the REC CH SELECT switch is set to CH1 and you will not record any audio via
the INPUT2 connector.
•When you set the INPUT LEVEL selector to LINE.
When you...

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Presetting the adjustment for picture
quality – Custom preset
You can preset the camcorder to record the picture with the desired picture quality.
When presetting, adjust the picture by shooting a subject and checking the picture
displayed on a TV using the menu settings.
(1)Press CUSTOM PRESET to display the CUSTOM PRESET menu in standby or
memory mode.
(2)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then...

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Advanced Recording Operations
Presetting the adjustment for picture quality
Items to be adjusted
Item
COLOR LVL
SHARPNESS
WB SHIFT
AGC LIMIT
RESET
To cancel using the custom presetSelect OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
To return to the standard settingSelect OK from the RESET item in step 5, then press  the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To
cancel, select RETURN, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
To check the custom preset settingPress CUSTOM PRESET while the camcorder is in standby, recording...

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Focusing manually
You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:
•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting
–subjects through glass coated with water droplets
–horizontal stripes
–subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky
•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the
background
•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
(1)Slide FOCUS down to MANUAL. The 9 indicator appears on the...

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Advanced Recording Operations
Interval recording
You can make a time-lapse recording by
setting the camcorder to automatically record
and standby sequentially. You can achieve an
excellent recording for flowering, emergence,
etc., with this function.
[a]Recording time
[b]Waiting time
(1)Press MENU to display the menu in standby mode.
(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
, then press the dial.
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INT. REC, then press the dial.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...

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Interval recording
(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(7)Press MENU to erase the menu display. The interval recording indicator
flashes.
(8)Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The interval recording
indicator lights up.
To cancel the interval recording•Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.
•Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), VCR or MEMORY.
To stop the interval recording momentarily and perform
normal recording
Press START/STOP. You can perform normal...