Sony DVCAM DSR-PD170P User Manual

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Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape
Various playback modes
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.
To advance the tape
Press M in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To rewind the tape
Press m in stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To change the playback direction
Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.
To resume normal playback, press N.
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.
To monitor the picture at high-speed while advancing or
rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Press y during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press on the
Remote Commander, then press y. To resume normal playback, press N.
To view the picture at double speed
Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the
reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume
normal playback, press N.
To view the picture frame-by-frame
Press C on the Remote Commander in playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame
playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Press END SEARCH in stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded portion plays
back and stops.
In various playback modes
•Sound is muted.
•The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.
When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.
Slow playback
Slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder, however, this function
does not work for a signal output through the DV Interface.
When you play back a tape in reverse
Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is
not a malfunction.

Sony DVCAM DSR-PD170P Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	DVCAM DSR-PD170P
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

Summary

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Basic setup steps for the camcorder, including microphone installation and power connection.

Recording – Basics

Fundamental techniques for capturing video, covering recording a picture and usable cassettes.

Playback – Basics

Instructions on how to review recorded video content, including playing back a tape.

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

Capturing still images onto a tape, useful for printing via video printer.

Shooting with manual adjustment

Fine-tuning camera settings like iris, gain, and shutter speed for optimal recording.

Advanced Playback Operations

Searching for a recording by index – Index search

Locating recorded scenes using index marks for easy searching.

Searching a recording by date – Date search

Finding recorded content based on the date it was captured.

Editing

Dubbing a tape

Copying video content from one tape to another using A/V or i.LINK connections.

Audio dubbing

Adding or replacing audio tracks on recorded tapes.

Setting time values

Setting the time code value

Configuring time code recording methods for shooting conditions.

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Adjusting various camcorder functions and modes via the menu system.

“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Overview of Memory Stick types, formats, and basic usage.

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording

Capturing still images onto a Memory Stick for later use.

Viewing a still picture – Memory Photo playback

Reviewing still images stored on a Memory Stick.

Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection

Safeguarding important images on a Memory Stick from accidental deletion.

Troubleshooting

In the recording mode

Solutions for common problems encountered during recording.

In the playback mode

Solutions for common problems encountered during playback.

Maintenance information and precautions

Moisture condensation

Addressing and preventing issues caused by moisture condensation.

Cleaning the video head

Procedures for cleaning video heads to ensure picture quality.

Specifications

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls

Visual guide to the camcorder's buttons, connectors, and features.