Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions
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61 Advanced Recording Operations 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...
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Frame by frame recording – Cut recording
You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut re\
cording. To
create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut\
recording. We
recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Rem\
ote
Commander after step 6.
(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 FRAME REC, then press...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-61.png "Page 62
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Frame by frame recording – Cut recording
You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut re\
cording. To
create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut\
recording. We
recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Rem\
ote
Commander after step 6.
(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 FRAME REC, then press...")
62 Frame by frame recording – Cut recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using cut re\ cording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a cut\ recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate the camcorder using the Rem\ ote Commander after step 6. (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 FRAME REC, then press...
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Advanced Recording Operations
Superimposing the date and time on a
picture
You can superimpose the date/time indication directly on the picture, be\
sides the date/
time display as data code.
(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 DATE REC, then press the dial.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
( 5 ) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-62.png "Page 63
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Advanced Recording Operations
Superimposing the date and time on a
picture
You can superimpose the date/time indication directly on the picture, be\
sides the date/
time display as data code.
(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 DATE REC, then press the dial.
( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
( 5 ) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
The...")
63 Advanced Recording Operations Superimposing the date and time on a picture You can superimpose the date/time indication directly on the picture, be\ sides the date/ time display as data code. (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 DATE REC, then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. ( 5 ) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The...
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Marking an Index
If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily\
search for the
scene later (p. 65).
In recording mode [a]:
Press INDEX MARK.
The “INDEX MARK” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the vie\
wfinder for
seven seconds and the index is marked after the indicator disappears.
In standby mode [ b]:
Press INDEX MARK.
The “INDEX STBY” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the vie\
wfinder. And
when you press START/STOP to start recording, the “INDEX STBY”...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-63.png "Page 64
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Marking an Index
If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily\
search for the
scene later (p. 65).
In recording mode [a]:
Press INDEX MARK.
The “INDEX MARK” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the vie\
wfinder for
seven seconds and the index is marked after the indicator disappears.
In standby mode [ b]:
Press INDEX MARK.
The “INDEX STBY” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the vie\
wfinder. And
when you press START/STOP to start recording, the “INDEX STBY”...")
64 Marking an Index If you mark an index at the scene you want to search for, you can easily\ search for the scene later (p. 65). In recording mode [a]: Press INDEX MARK. The “INDEX MARK” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the vie\ wfinder for seven seconds and the index is marked after the indicator disappears. In standby mode [ b]: Press INDEX MARK. The “INDEX STBY” indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the vie\ wfinder. And when you press START/STOP to start recording, the “INDEX STBY”...
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Advanced Playback Operations
— Advanced Playback Operations —
Searching for a recording by index – Index search
You can automatically search for the point where an index is marked and \
start playback
from that point (Index search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use
the Remote Commander for this operation.
Use this function to check where indexes are marked or to edit the tape \
at each
sequence where the index is marked.
Searching for the index point using cassette memory
You can...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-64.png "Page 65
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Advanced Playback Operations
— Advanced Playback Operations —
Searching for a recording by index – Index search
You can automatically search for the point where an index is marked and \
start playback
from that point (Index search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use
the Remote Commander for this operation.
Use this function to check where indexes are marked or to edit the tape \
at each
sequence where the index is marked.
Searching for the index point using cassette memory
You can...")
65 Advanced Playback Operations — Advanced Playback Operations — Searching for a recording by index – Index search You can automatically search for the point where an index is marked and \ start playback from that point (Index search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where indexes are marked or to edit the tape \ at each sequence where the index is marked. Searching for the index point using cassette memory You can...
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Searching for a recording by index – Index search
In the mark
• The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.
• The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search for.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The index search function may not work correctly.
If you mark an index onto an external input signal
“LINE” appears in the CH column.
The index of the recording start point when recorded from external audio\
equipment
The index mark is not...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-65.png "Page 66
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Searching for a recording by index – Index search
In the mark
• The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.
• The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search for.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The index search function may not work correctly.
If you mark an index onto an external input signal
“LINE” appears in the CH column.
The index of the recording start point when recorded from external audio\
equipment
The index mark is not...")
66 Searching for a recording by index – Index search In the mark • The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape. • The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search for. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The index search function may not work correctly. If you mark an index onto an external input signal “LINE” appears in the CH column. The index of the recording start point when recorded from external audio\ equipment The index mark is not...
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Advanced Playback Operations
Searching the boundaries of recorded
tape by title – Title search
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundarie\
s of
recorded tape by title (Title search) (p. 142). Use the Remote Commander for
this operation.
( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in
to ON in the menu settings (p. 105). The default setting
is ON.
( 3 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the title
search indicator appears.
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Advanced Playback Operations
Searching the boundaries of recorded
tape by title – Title search
If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundarie\
s of
recorded tape by title (Title search) (p. 142). Use the Remote Commander for
this operation.
( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in
to ON in the menu settings (p. 105). The default setting
is ON.
( 3 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the title
search indicator appears.
The indicator...")
67 Advanced Playback Operations Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundarie\ s of recorded tape by title (Title search) (p. 142). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings (p. 105). The default setting is ON. ( 3 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the title search indicator appears. The indicator...
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Searching a recording by date
– Date search
You can automatically search for the point where the recording date chan\
ges and start
playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for
convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the t\
ape at each
recording date.
Searching for the date using cassette memory
You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette me\
mory (p. 142).
( 1...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-67.png "Page 68
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Searching a recording by date
– Date search
You can automatically search for the point where the recording date chan\
ges and start
playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for
convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the t\
ape at each
recording date.
Searching for the date using cassette memory
You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette me\
mory (p. 142).
( 1...")
68 Searching a recording by date – Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date chan\ ges and start playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the t\ ape at each recording date. Searching for the date using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette me\ mory (p. 142). ( 1...
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Advanced Playback Operations
Searching a recording by date – Date search
Note
If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may n\
ot accurately find
the point where the recording date changes.
In the
mark
• The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.
• The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The date search function may not work correctly.
Searching for the date without using...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-68.png "Page 69
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Advanced Playback Operations
Searching a recording by date – Date search
Note
If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may n\
ot accurately find
the point where the recording date changes.
In the
mark
• The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.
• The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The date search function may not work correctly.
Searching for the date without using...")
69 Advanced Playback Operations Searching a recording by date – Date search Note If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may n\ ot accurately find the point where the recording date changes. In the mark • The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape. • The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly. Searching for the date without using...
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Searching for a photo – Photo search/
Photo scan
You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a tape (photo search).
You can also search for still pictures one after another and display eac\
h picture for five
seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote
Commander for these operations.
Use this function to check or edit still pictures.
Searching for a photo using cassette memory
You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette me\...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/60315/w300_DSR-PD170_d-69.png "Page 70
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Searching for a photo – Photo search/
Photo scan
You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a tape (photo search).
You can also search for still pictures one after another and display eac\
h picture for five
seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote
Commander for these operations.
Use this function to check or edit still pictures.
Searching for a photo using cassette memory
You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette me\...")
70 Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a tape (photo search). You can also search for still pictures one after another and display eac\ h picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still pictures. Searching for a photo using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette me\...