Sony Digital Camcorder DSR PD170 Operating Instructions
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131 “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 files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot w\ ith other equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either. Note When displaying the index screen, a number appears above each image. Thi\ s indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Thes\ e 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 fo\ rmat. You can see images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on a computer screen. Use \ the Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional) or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick (optiona\ l) or floppy disk adaptor for Memory Stick (optional) for this operation. For detailed i\ nstructions on operation, refer to the operating instructions of your computer and the \ Memory Stick Reader/Writer, PC card adaptor for Memory Stick, or floppy disk adaptor \ for Memory Stick. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your accessor\ y. • Do not modify the directory of the file that corresponds to the DCF98 st\ andard. The modified file will not be read. • If you use the new “Memory Stick,” be sure to use it first with th\ is camcorder. 12 / 19 100–0019 789 10 11 12 [a] [b]
132 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 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 w\ here you want to record the desired still image. If you do, the playback image di\ sappears from the screen. 2 5 4 1 3 PLAY PAUSE REC POWER OFF (CHG) CAMERAMEMORY VCR
133 “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 You cannot use this function.
134 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 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 wi\ th 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. 2 53 4 1 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT [ MENU ] : END MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END READY [ M PLAY ] : START [ MENU ] : END SL I DE SHOW100-0019 10 / 15PLAY MEMORYCAMERA VCR OFF(CHG) POWER MENU
135 “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 ) 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 format\ ting. 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. 1 3,74 5 6 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT [ MENU ] : END MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END OFF MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END ON OFF MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END ON 10 / 1510 / 15 10 / 15 MEMORYCAMERA VCR OFF(CHG) POWER MENU
136 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. 3,4DELETE 100-0019 [ DELETE ] : DEL [ – ] : CANCEL 10 / 15 DELETE? 1 DELETE MEMORYCAMERA VCR OFF(CHG) POWER
137 “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, “COMP\ LETE” is displayed. 23 4 6 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT [ MENU ] : END MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END READY MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END RETURN OK CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END RETURN OKRETURN EXECUTE CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END DELET I NG CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END COMPLETE MEMORY SET MEMORY SET MEMORY SET MEMORY SET 1 MEMORYCAMERA VCR OFF(CHG) POWER MENU
138 Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
139 “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 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. 3,74 5 6 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT [ MENU ] : END MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END OFF MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END ON OFF MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [ MENU ] : END ON 10 / 1210 / 12 10 / 12 1 MEMORYCAMERA VCR OFF(CHG) POWER MENU
140 — 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 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 l\ ock 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 proce\ ssing 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 casset\ tes can be used for recording, we recommend you to use mini DVCAM cassettes to g\ et 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 equipmen\ t. 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