Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions

Additional Information
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Specifications
AC Adaptor
AC-L15A/L15B
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V*
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
56  × 31  × 100 mm
(2 1/4  × 1 1/4  × 4 in) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz)
excluding power cord
* See the label on the AC Adaptor
for other...

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— Quick Reference —
Identifying the parts and controls
1INDEX MARK button  (p. 64)
2 Zoom ring  (p. 23)
3 Focus ring  (p. 59)
4 ND FILTER selector  (p. 47)
5 FOCUS selector  (p. 59)
6 PUSH AUTO button  (p. 59)
7 FADER button  (p. 39)
8 BACK LIGHT button  (p. 25)
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When using additional filters
We recommend that you use Sony made filters.
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qs
qd
qf
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9END SEARCH button  (p. 27)
0 EDITSEARCH buttons  (p. 27)
qa IRIS dial  (p. 44)
qs IRIS button  (p....

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Quick Reference
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qhSpeaker
qj LCD screen  (p. 20)
qk LCD BRIGHT buttons  (p. 21)
ql VOLUME buttons  (p. 28)
w; MEMORY PLAY button  (p. 129)
wa DISPLAY button  (p. 29)
ws MEMORY – button  (p. 122, 129)
wd DATA CODE button  (p. 30)
wf TITLE button  (p. 95)
wg TC/U-BIT button  (p. 94) wh
Battery pack  (p. 11)
wj ZEBRA selector  (p. 48)
wk RESET button  (p. 151)
wl MEMORY INDEX button  (p. 130)
e; MEMORY DELETE button  (p. 136)
ea MEMORY + button  (p. 122, 129)
es MEMORY...

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eh
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ej
ek
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egVideo control buttons  (p. 28, 31, 84)
C  SLOW (slow playback)
 AUDIO DUB (dubbing)
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.
eh INPUT2 connector  (p. 55) ej
INPUT1 connector  (p. 10)
ek REC START/STOP button  (p. 18)
el Lens
r; Hood with a lens cap
ra Lens hood fixing screw
Attaching/removing the eyecup
• When removing the eyecup, pull lightly the...

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Quick Reference
CH1CH2
REC CH
SELECT INPUT
LEVEL +48VINPUT
LEVEL +48V
CH1 LINEMIC
ONOFFLINE
MIC
ATT MIC
ATTMIC ONOFF
INPUT1 INPUT2
rfrs
rd
rg
rh
rj
rk
REC CH
SELECT INPUT
LEVEL +48V
INPUT2
Identifying the parts and controls
rsRemote sensor
rd Camera recording lamp  (p. 18)
rf INPUT1 REC CH SELECT switch  (p. 10)
rg INPUT1 INPUT LEVEL selector  (p. 10)rh
INPUT1 +48 V switch  (p. 10)
rj INPUT2 +48 V switch  (p. 10)
rk INPUT2 INPUT LEVEL selector  (p. 55)
Attaching/removing the hood with a lens cap
To...

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Identifying the parts and controls
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t;
ta
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td
tk
tl
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yd
ya
yf
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yj
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tf
tg
th
tj
Fastening the grip strap
Fasten the grip strap firmly.
rlHooks for shoulder strap
t; Power zoom lever  (p. 23)
ta PHOTO button  (p. 34, 118)
ts BATT (battery) RELEASE lever  (p. 11)
td GAIN button  (p. 45)
tf AUTO LOCK selector  (p. 43)
tg WHT BAL button  (p. 51)
th AE SHIFT button  (p. 50)
tj AUDIO LEVEL button  (p. 54)
tk SEL/PUSH EXEC dial  (p. 105)
tl Memory Stick slot  (p. 115) y;
Handle REC...

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Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
uaCarrying handle
us Remote sensor
ud Camera recording lamp  (p. 18)
uf CUSTOM PRESET button  (p. 57)
ug Viewfinder lens adjustment lever  (p.
22)
uh Hook for removing the viewfinder
(p. 157)
uj EJECT switch  (p. 17)
uk DC IN jack  (p. 12)
ul Tripod 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. i;
Accessory shoe
ia...

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Attaching the lens hood for the wide conversion lens only
To attach the hood for the wide conversion lens, screw the hood clockwis\
e, and then
tighten the left hood fixing screw.
Attaching the wide conversion lens
To attach the wide conversion lens, remove the hood, remove the caps of \
the wide
conversion lens that is attached to the back and front of the lens, then\
 attach the wide
conversion lens. Be sure to screw the lens all the way until it stops.
Notes
•This wide conversion lens is dedicated...

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Quick Reference
Attaching the wide conversion lens with the lens hood
1 Attach the base hood for the wide conversion lens and then screw the le\
ft lens hood
fixing screw.
2  Attach the wide conversion lens.
3  Attach the front hood for the wide conversion lens.
Attaching the hood cap
1  Attach the hood cap strap to the grip belt. Refer to the illustration b\
elow.
2  Pinch the upper and lower part of the hood cap, then attach it to the l\
ens hood.
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Remote Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your c\
amcorder
function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.
1Transmitter
Point toward the remote sensor to
control your camcorder after turning on
your camcorder.
2 ZERO SET MEMORY button
This button does not function.
3 PHOTO button  (p. 34, 118)
4 DISPLAY button  (p. 29)
5 Memory control buttons  (p. 122, 129)
6 SEARCH MODE button
(p. 65, 67, 68, 70)
7 Video control...