Sony DSR-PD100 User Manual

R.O.S.C.O.R

NTSC

Digital Camcorder

DSR-PD100

*Simulated Picture

The Sony DSR-PD100 Handycam®style digital camcorder is

™

a new addition to the ever-growing DVCAM

product
line-up. Within its compact and stylish body,
it boasts a newly developed 3CCD-imaging
device which provides excellent picture
quality, and a new function – still image
recording on a removable memory media.
With these features, the DSR-PD100 will
offer new opportunities for a variety of
professional applications.

Features

Camera Features –
One of the best performer
in its class

Excellent Picture Quality

The DSR-PD100 has three and high density 1/4-inch
CCD sensors, each with 380,000 pixels (effective
340,000 pixels). This newly developed 3CCD system is
designed to complement the DVCAM recording format,
with excellent picture quality for this class of camcorder.

DSP Digital Signal Processing

The DSR-PD100 incorporates 10-bit full digital
signal processing from the camera to the recorder.
This technology offers high stability, reliability and
picture quality.

Progressive /
Interlace Scan Switchable CCDs

The CCDs in the DSR-PD100 can be switched to scan in
two ways: Interlace Scan for capturing moving images
and Progressive Scan for capturing still images.
The DSR-PD100 can be used as a digital still camera as
well as for shooting footage.

Switchable 4 : 3 and
16 : 9 Recording Modes

Although the DSR-PD100 incorporates a 4:3 image sensor,
it is capable of capturing 16:9 aspect ratio images by
processing them digitally via the DSP.

VTR Features –
Powerful Digital Recording for
Professinal Production

DVCAM Format

The DSR-PD100 records in the DVCAM format to offer
superb video and audio quality, and reliability for
professional use.

i.LINK™(DV IN/OUT) Interface

The built-in i.LINK interface provides a single cable
connection to transfer digital video and audio with
virtually no generation loss.

16-bit / 12-bit PCM Audio Stereo

The DSR-PD100 is capable of PCM digital recording of
stereo sound in both 48 kHz mode (16-bit) and 32 kHz
mode (12-bit).

Super SteadyShot®Image Stabilization

A new optical system that compensates for unwanted
camera movement without reducing image quality,
which is common to digital stabilizers.

High Zoom Ratio

A built-in 12 x zoom lens is supplemented by
a 48 x digital zoom function that can provide extreme
close up shots.

Manual Control and Full Range Auto Modes

The DSR-PD100 has manual control of modes such as
focus, gain, white balance, shutter speed and so on.
Auto modes are also included for quick operation.

Audio Dubbing Capability

When a recording has been made in the 12-bit mode,
a stereo audio channels can be added later, while editing.

Camcorder Operation – Convenient Features and a Variety of Accessories

Color 3.5-inch LCD Monitor

The DSR-PD100 has a large 3.5-inch color LCD monitor
with 184,000 pixels, opening 90 degrees to the side and
swiveling 180 degrees. It allows the user to shoot the
object in low and high

Compact and Lightweight

The DSR-PD100 is a highly portable
camcorder, which weighs just 1 kg (2.2 lbs) with a battery
and a tape. A magnesium alloy die cast body keeps it
light but robust. This mobility is a major asset in the field
of professional acquisition.

angle conditions
while monitoring the
picture. The LCD is
also useful for viewing
a recorded tape,
or stored picture.

Still Image Recording

The DSR-PD100 can record high quality still images with
the progressive scan CCDs on both tape and removable
memory media.

1)Tape Photo Mode

The still images scanned in interlace or progressive scan
mode can be recorded on the tape.

2)Memory Photo Mode

The still images scanned in the progressive scan mode
are recorded onto a removable memory media.
Depending on the subject, you can select the picture
quality from three modes: Super Fine (SFN), Fine (FIN) or
Standard (STD).

Mode Super Fine Fine Standard
Number of storable images 19~23 38~45 63~75
Compression ratio 1/4 1/6 1/10

* (with the 4 MB Memory Stick)

3)Memory Stick™Media and PC Card Adaptor

The memory card slot for a PC card is located on the
rear of the unit. A PCMCIA card (ATA/type2)* and the
Memory Stick** can be inserted into the slot. Sony's
Memory Stick is a compact, thin and
highly reliable removable IC
memory media. When
the Memory Stick is
installed into the
Memory Stick/PC Card
Adaptor**, you can use it
as a regular PCMCIA card.

* A PC card is not supplied.
** The 4 MB Memory Stick and Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor are supplied.

InfoLITHIUM™Battery

The DSR-PD100 uses InfoLITHIUM battery system.
The supplied NP-F330 and optional NP-F950/B batteries
communicate with the camcorder so that the DSR-PD100
can indicate the remaining battery capacity within one minute
of accuracy on the large LCD monitor or the viewfinder.

RMT-811 Wireless Remote Commander

Start / Stop / Zoom of the camcorder and VTR
operation, plus slow playback or search can be
controlled by the supplied RMT-811 Wireless
Remote Commander.

XLR Adaptor

The supplied XLR adaptor attaches onto the Intelligent
accessory shoe of the camcorder, allowing external
professional microphones to be connected.
Through the XLR adaptor, phantom DC Power (+48 V) for
a microphone is also supplied from the DSR-PD100.

Wide Angle Conversion Lens

A 0.7 x wide conversion lens is supplied, complete with
lens hood and lens cap.

Long Battery Recording Time

Thanks to the lower power consumption, the DSR-PD100
can record up to approximately 7.5 hours, with the 3CCD
camcorder. (40 min. / tape)

Continuous Recording Time With LCD OFF With LCD ON
NP-F330 (supplied) 70 min 55 min
NP-F950/B (option) 465 min 365 min

Electret Condenser
Microphone

ECM-670

Lens: 12:1 variable speed (1.83-26.5 sec) zoom lens
f = 4.3 to 51.6 mm; F1.6 to 2.8;

Filter diameter 52 mm
Focus: Auto/Manual (ring)/Infinity
Imaging Device: Three 1/4-inch color CCDs, 380,000 pixels
Progressive/Interlace Scan
White Balance: Auto/One-push/Outdoor/Indoor
Shutter Speed: 1/4 to 1/10000 seconds
Exposure: Auto/Manual (Exposure dial, Program AE)
Minimum Illumination: 4 lx
Horizontal Resolution: 500 TV lines
Viewfinder: 180,000 dot Color LCD, Zebra Pattern
Audio Signal: Rec: 48 kHz/16-bit, 32 kHz/12-bit

Playback: 48 kHz/16-bit, 32 kHz/12-bit

Playback: 32 kHz/16-bit, 44.1 kHz/16-bit

Built-in Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone
Built-in Speaker: Dynamic speaker
LCD: TFT Active Matrix, 3.5-inch

184,580 pixels (839 x 220)
Tape Speed: Approx. 28.2 mm/s (DVCAM mode)
Maximum Recording Time: 40 minutes (with PDVM-40ME)
Video Signal: EIA Standard, NTSC color sysetm
Memory Card Slot: PC Card Standard ATA specifications Type II

Power Requirement: 3.3/5 V

Capacity: 2 MB to 64MB*

(* When formatted by DSR-PD100)

Recording Signals: Camera signal, VTR signal

Image Size: VGA (640 x 480)

Image Compression: JPEG
Connectors: Audio/Video IN/OUT *: Special AV Mini

Audio/Video IN/OUT: (converts to Phono) x 1

S-Video IN/OUT: Mini-DIN 4 pin x 1

MIC IN: Stereo Mini x 1 (XLR 3-pin x 1, via adaptor)

i.LINK(DV IN/OUT): 4-pin x 1

LANC: Stereo mini-mini x 1

Headphone: Stereo mini x 1

External DC IN: 8.4 V (AC-L10 AC Adaptor)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Power Requirements: DC 7.2 V (Battery), DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption: 4.3 W using the viewfinder/5.3 W using the LCD
Dimensions: 93 x 112 x 193.5 mm

(3 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 7 5/8 inches)
Mass: Approx. 900 g /1 lb 15 oz

* Picture quality by anolog input is not satisfying for professional use.

AC-L10 AC Adaptor, NP-F330 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable battery pack
RMT-811 Remote Commander and R6 batteries (2), XLR Adaptor
MSAC-PC1 Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor, MSA-4A Memory Stick
MSAC-PR1 Parallel Port Adaptor, Special Stereo AV Cable
Wide Conversion Lens, Lens Hood, Lens Cap, Carrying Belt

Microphone Holder

CAC-12

Microphone Cable

EC-0.3C2
EC-0.5C2

InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable
Battery Pack

NP-F950/B
NP-F730H
NP-F550

Memory Stick 4MB

MSA-4A

Memory Stick 8MB

MSA-8A

Optional Accessories

i.LINK Cable

VMC-IL4415

(1.5m,4pin-4pin)

VMC-IL4435

(3.5m,4pin-4pin)

VMC-IL4615

(1.5m,4pin-6pin)

VMC-IL4635

(3.5m,4pin-6pin)

Supplied Accessories

Specifications

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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