Sony DVCAM DSR-PD170P User Manual

Editing
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Making your own titles
You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can
have up to 20 characters.
(1) Press TITLE in the standby, playback, or playback pause mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,
then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the
dial.
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the
title.
(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.
(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.
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TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
[
T I TLE
] :
END
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
RETURN
[
T I TLE
] :
END
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
RETURN
[
T I TLE
] :
END
PRESET TITLE
SCENE1
SCENE2
SCENE3
SCENE4
SCENE5
SCENE6
SCENE7
SCENE8
[
T I TLE
] :
END
TITLE SET
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[
T I TLE
] :
END
TITLE SET
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[
T I TLE
] :
END
TITLE SET
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[
T I TLE
] :
END
TITLE SET
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[
T I TLE
] :
END
TITLE SET
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[
T I TLE
] :
END
TITLE

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.