Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD150 Operating Instructions

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback
A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index
screen mode.
MEMORY –: to display the previous six images
MEMORY + : to display the following six images
[a]File name
[b]B mark
To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)Press MEMORY +/– to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full
screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.
Files modified with personal computers
These files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other
equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either.
Note
When displaying the index screen, a number appears above each image. This indicates
the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” These numbers are
different from the data file names.
Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer
The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If you
use the application software, “PictureGear 4.1Lite” supplied with your camcorder, you
can see images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer screen. Use the Memory
Stick Reader/Writer supplied with your camcorder, the Memory Stick/PC card kit or PC
card adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied) for this operation. For detailed instructions
on operation, refer to the operating instructions of the Memory Stick Reader/Writer,
Memory Stick/PC card kit or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick and your application
software. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your accessory.
•Do not modify the directory of the file that corresponds to the DCF98 standard. The
modified file will not be read.
•If you use the new “Memory Stick,” be sure to use it first with this camcorder.
Recommended Windows environment•OS: Microsoft Windows 98 standard installation
Operation in an environment upgraded to Windows 98 is not assured.
•CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
Recommended Macintosh environment•OS: Mac OS system 8.5/8.6 standard installation
•Model: iMac/G3
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Copying an image recorded on a
“Memory Stick” to tapes
You can copy still images or titles recorded on a “Memory Stick” and record them to a
tape.
Before operation
Insert a tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” for playback into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2)Using the video control buttons, search for a point where you want to record
the desired still image. Set the tape to playback pause mode.
(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.
The tape is set to the recording pause mode.
(4)Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you want to copy.
(5)Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.
(6)If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5.
To stop copying in the middle
Press x.
During copying
•You cannot operate the following buttons:
MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY +, MEMORY –,
and MEMORY MIX.
•If you continue copying, do not use EDITSEARCH to search for the point where you
want to record the desired still image. If you do, the playback image disappears from
the screen.
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Copying an image recorded on a “Memory Stick” to tapes
Note on the index screen
You cannot record the index screen.
Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment
You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
If you press DISPLAY in standby or recording mode
You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators
pertinent to tapes, such as the time code indicator.
When the auto logo insert function is activated
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Playing back images continuously
– SLIDE SHOW
You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially
when checking recorded images or during a presentation.
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)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 SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial.
(5)Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the
“Memory Stick” in sequence.
To stop or end the slide showPress MENU.
To pause during a slide showPress MEMORY PLAY.
To start the slide show from a particular imageSelect the desired image using MEMORY +/– buttons before step 2.
To view the recorded images on TV
Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder before operation.
If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation
Be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning.
When the auto logo insert function is activated
You cannot use this function.
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection
To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2)Play back the image you want to protect (p. 129).
(3)Press MENU to display the menu.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
, then press the dial.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROTECT, then press the dial.
(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(7)Press MENU to erase the menu display. The “-“ mark is displayed beside
the data file name of the protected image.
To cancel image protectionSelect OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Note
Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick,” including the protected
image data. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot carry out image protection.
When the auto logo insert function is activated
You cannot use this function.
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Deleting images
You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.”
Deleting selected images
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2)Play back the image you want to delete (p. 129).
(3)Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
(4)Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
To cancel deleting an imagePress MEMORY –  in step 4.
To delete an image displayed on the index screenPress MEMORY +/– to move the B indicator to the desired image and follow steps 3
and 4.
Notes
•To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.
•Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to be deleted
carefully before deleting them.
While “DELETING” appears
Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot delete any image.
When the auto logo insert function is activated
You cannot use this function.
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“Memory Stick” Operations
Deleting images
Deleting all the images
You can delete all the unprotected images in 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)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 DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. “OK” changes
to “EXECUTE.”
(6)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. “DELETING” appears on the LCD screen or
in the viewfinder. When all the unprotected images are deleted, “COMPLETE”
is displayed.
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Deleting images
To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 
						

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Writing a print mark – Print mark
You can specify the recorded still image to be printed out. This function is useful for
printing out still images later.
Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for
specifying the still images to print out.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the right (unlock) position.
(2)Play back the image to be printed out (p. 129).
(3)Press MENU to display the menu.
(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
, then press the dial.
(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK, then press the dial.
(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(7)Press MENU to erase the menu display. The “
” mark is displayed beside
the data file name of an image with a print mark.
To cancel writing print marksSelect OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot write print marks on still images.
When the auto logo insert function is activated
You cannot use this function.
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— Additional Information —
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats
DVCAM format is developed as a more reliable and higher end format than consumer
DV format. Here explained are the differences, compatibility, and limitations on editing
about DVCAM and DV formats.
Differences between DVCAM and DV formats
Item DVCAM DV
Track pitch 15 µm 10 µm
Audio sampling 12 bit: 32 kHz 12 bit: 32 kHz
frequency 16 bit: 48 kHz 16 bit: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Audio recording mode 1)Lock mode Unlock mode
Time code Drop frame system or Drop frame system only
Non-drop frame system
(SMPTE time code)
1)There are two modes for audio recording, lock mode and unlock mode. In lock mode,
the sampling frequencies of audio and video are synchronized. In unlock mode, which
consumer DV format adopts, the two sampling frequencies are independent.
Therefore, lock mode is more effective than unlock mode in digital processing and
smooth transition during audio editing.
Mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettesBoth mini DVCAM and mini DV cassettes can be used on mini DVCAM or mini DV
video equipment. The recording format of picture is defined according to recorder’s
format as described below.
Recorder’s format Cassette’s format Recording format
DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM
DV DVCAM
DV DVCAM DV
DV DV
This digital camcorder complies with DVCAM format. Though mini DV cassettes can
be used for recording, we recommend you to use mini DVCAM cassettes to get the
most out of high reliability of DVCAM format. The recording time of mini DV cassettes
is 2/3 shorter than that indicated on the mini DV cassettes.
Compatibility on playbackSome tapes cannot be played back on mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment.
Tape On DV video equipment On DVCAM video equipment
DV-formatted Can be played back Can be played back
(only when recorded in
SP mode)
DVCAM-formatted Some equipment may be Can be played back
able to play back