Sony DVCAM DSR-PD170P User Manual

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Playback – Basics
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
CH1/CH2
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO CH1/CH2
Viewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate
the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on
the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall socket using the AC Adaptor
(p.15). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable
supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
If your TV is connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the line input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
Connect with the TV or VCR using the audio cable (monaural y stereo) (optional).
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this
connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting
cable.
Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and
the TV or the VCR.
This connection produces higher quality DVCAM/DV format pictures.
When you adjust the TV screen
If you monitor the shooting picture, not the playback picture, set COLOUR BAR to ON
in the menu settings (p. 105). The colour bar is displayed on the TV screen.
: Signal flow
White
Red
Yellow
(optional)

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.