Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 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 i\
ndex
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...

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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” a\
nd 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 re\
cord
the desired still image. Set the tape to playback pause mode.
( 3 ) Press  z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your...

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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...

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Playing back images continuously
– SLIDE SHOW
You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is use\
ful 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...

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“Memory Stick” Operations
Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection
To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selec\
ted 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 )...

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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...

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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...

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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 functio\
n is useful for
printing out still images later.
Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) sta\
ndard 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...

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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 limita\
tions 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...