Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions
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Additional Information 141 Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats Compatibility on editing using DV connectorsWhen this digital camcorder is connected to other DVCAM or DV video equi\ pment using DV connectors, the recording format of edited tapes is defined acc\ ording 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...
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142 Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DVCAM cassette* and mini DV cassette* in this camcorder. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, DV or MICROMV cassette. * There are two types of mini DVCAM/mini DV cassettes: with cassette memor\ y 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...
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Additional Information 143 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 moni\ tor the sound during audio dubbing. Fs48K (16-bit) mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in...
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144 About i.LINK Your camcorder is equipped with the DV Interface based on i.LINK (IEEE1\ 394) 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 e\ quipped with i.LINK connector. By connecting i.LINK devices, i.LINK allows your devi\ ce to: –Transmit and receive data such as digital audio and digital video signal\ s in two ways – Control other i.LINK devices – Easily connect with another...
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Additional Information 145 i. LINK operation with your camcorder For details on dubbing your camcorder to your VCR equipped with DV Inter\ face, see page 74, 84. Your camcorder is available for use with other devices equipped with Son\ y i.LINK (DV Interface) connector. Beware that some of the video equipment such as the Digital Televisions,\ the DVD recorders/players or the MICROMV recorders/players are equipped with the\ i.LINK connector but not compatible with the DV equipment. Be sure to confirm w\...
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146 Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following tabl\ e 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 152. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. The image on the viewfinderscreen...
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Additional Information 147 Troubleshooting Symptom Some tiny white spots appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Diagonal stripes appear on the screen. 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...
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148 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 viewfinder. The battery...
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Additional Information 149 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....
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150 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, 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. c Set the tab to write. (p. 113) • The battery pack is dead. c Install a charged battery pack or use the AC Adaptor instead of the battery pack. (p....