Sony DSR-PD175P, DSR-PD177P User Manual
Digital Camcorder
Operating Guide
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference
4-154-011-13(1)
DSR-PD175P/PD177P
© 2009 Sony Corporation
Read this first
Before operating this unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Notes on use
Types of cassette you can use in your
camcorder
Your camcorder is capable of recording in
DVCAM and DV formats.
When recording in DV format, Sony
recommends that you use mini DV
cassettes.
When recording in DVCAM format, Sony
recommends that you use mini DVCAM
cassettes. Your camcorder does not support
the Cassette Memory function (p. 99).
Types of “Memory Stick” media you
can use in your camcorder
You can use any “Memory Stick” media
that has the following markings.
“Memory Stick Duo” media
(This size can be used with your
camcorder.)
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick Duo” media or a
“Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor.
• When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media
with “Memory Stick” media compatible
equipment, insert the “Memory Stick
Duo” media into the “Memory Stick Duo”
media Adaptor.
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Lens hood
Internal microphone Microphone holder
LCD panel
“Memory Stick” media
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
b Notes
• You cannot use any type of memory card
except “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media can be
used only with “Memory Stick PRO”
media compatible equipment.
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Viewfinder
b Notes
• The camcorder is not dustproof, dripproof
or waterproof.
See “About handling of your camcorder”
(p. 105).
• Do not connect cables to your camcorder
with their terminals placed the wrong
way. Squeezing the terminals into your
camcorder's jacks may damage them or
results in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
Black point
White, red, blue or green point
Do not expose your camcorder’s
viewfinder, lens, or LCD screen to the
sun or strong light source for extended
periods.
• Intense light sources (especially the sun)
will converge on the viewfinder or lens
and damage the internal parts of your
camcorder. Avoid sunlight or other strong
light sources when storing your
camcorder. Protect this device by always
closing the lens cover or by placing it in
its bag when not in use.
About the temperature of your
camcorder and battery pack
• Your camcorder has a protective function
that disables recording or playback if the
temperature of your camcorder or battery
pack is beyond the safely operable range.
In this case, a message appears on the
screen or in the viewfinder (p. 96).
On recording
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the
picture and sound are recorded without
any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings and loss of shooting
opportunities cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc., or distortion of the picture or
sound occurs due to limitations of the
camcorder.
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
• Because of the way that the image device
(CMOS sensor) reads out image signals,
the subjects passing by the frame rapidly
might appear crooked depending on the
recording conditions. This phenomenon
may be notable in displays having high
motion resolution.
Notes on the icons used in this
manual
The function that can be used when
i.LINK cable is connected.
The function that can be assigned to
an ASSIGN button.
About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
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Read this first (Continued)
• The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 17).
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
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Table of Contents
Read this first ...........................................................................................2
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8
Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover .......................................9
Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................10
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....13
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................14
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................16
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” media .......................18
Recording ...............................................................................................20
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................23
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................41
Playback .................................................................................................45
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................48
Locating a scene on a tape ....................................................................50
Playing the picture on a TV ....................................................................52
Changing the language setting .......................................................... 17
Recording/Playback
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 23
Adjusting the focus manually.............................................................. 24
Adjusting the image brightness .......................................................... 25
Adjusting to natural color (White balance).......................................... 28
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 29
Attaching an optional microphone ...................................................... 38
Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 40
Recording an index signal .................................................................. 42
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. 42
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)
............................................................................................................ 43
Using the Shot transition ..................................................................... 43
Changing the screen .......................................................................... 48
Displaying recording data (Data code) .............................................. 48
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 49
Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info) .................................... 49
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ................ 50
Searching for a recording start point (Index search).......................... 50
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Table of Contents (Continued)
Using the Menu
Using the menu items ........................................................... 54
Menu items ............................................................................................56
(CAMERA SET) menu ....................................................................59
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/
BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)
(AUDIO SET) menu .......................................................................66
Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.)
(DISPLAY SET) menu .....................................................................69
Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP
OUTPUT, etc.)
(IN/OUT REC) menu .......................................................................73
Recording settings, input and output settings (DV REC MODE, etc.)
(TC/UB SET) menu ......................................................................... 75
(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)
(MEMORY SET) menu ....................................................................76
Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” media (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.)
(OTHERS) menu ............................................................................. 78
Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (BEEP, etc.)
Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders ............................................... 81
Recording pictures from a VCR ............................................................. 83
Copying movies on a tape to a computer .............................................. 85
Copying still images to a computer ........................................................ 87
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................88
Warning indicators and messages ......................................................... 96
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Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ................................................................98
Maintenance and precautions ................................................................99
Specifications .......................................................................................109
Usable cassette tapes ........................................................................ 99
Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats ........................................... 100
About the “Memory Stick” media ...................................................... 101
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ............................................. 103
About i.LINK...................................................................................... 104
About handling of your camcorder ................................................... 105
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ...............................................................113
Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder ......................................119
Index .....................................................................................................122
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure that you have following items
supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
• The cassette tape and “Memory Stick Duo”
media are not included. See pages 2, 99 and 101
for types of cassette tapes and “Memory Stick
Duo” media that you can use on your
camcorder.
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10)
Power cord (mains lead) (1) (p. 10)
Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-831)
(1) (p. 118)
Large eyecup (1) (p. 15)
Lens hood with lens cover (1) (p. 9)
This lens hood is pre-mounted.
CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital Camcorder”
(1)
Operating Guide (2)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 52, 81)
Video audio cable (1) (p. 52, 81)
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Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover
To open or close the shutter of the
lens hood with lens cover
Move the lens cover lever to OPEN to open
the lens cover, and move the lever to
CLOSE to close the lens cover.
PUSH (lens hood release) button
Align the marks on the lens hood to
those on the camcorder, and turn the
lens hood in the direction of the
arrow
2.
To remove the lens hood with lens
cover
Turn the lens hood in the opposite direction
to the arrow 2 in the illustration while
pressing the PUSH (lens hood release)
button.
z Tips
• If you attach or remove a 72mm (2 7/8 in.) PL
filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood
with lens cover.
Getting Started
Lens cover lever
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the optional
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L
series) with the supplied AC
Adaptor.
b Notes
• You cannot use batteries other than the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series)
(p. 103).
DC plug
AC Adaptor
DC IN jack
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
Power cord (mains lead)
1 Press the battery pack against the
back of your camcorder and slide
it down.
2 With the B mark on the DC plug
facing outwards, connect the DC
plug to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
B mark
3 Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor.
4 Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the wall outlet (wall
socket).
5 Set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG).
The CHG lamp lights up and charging
starts.
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After charging the battery
The CHG lamp turns off when the battery is
fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor
from the DC IN jack.
z Tips
• You can check the remaining battery life with
the battery info function (p. 49).
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Push the BATT RELEASE (battery release)
button and remove the battery pack.
BATT RELEASE
(battery release) button
To store the battery pack
If the battery pack will not be used for a
while, run down the battery and store it. See
page 104 for details on storage of the
battery pack.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-F570 260
NP-F770 370
NP-F970 520
b Notes
• You cannot use the NP-F330 battery pack with
your camcorder.
Recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Continuous
Battery pack
NP-F570 145 70
NP-F770 305 150
NP-F970 460 230
Upper: When the LCD backlight turns on.
Lower: When recording with the viewfinder
while the LCD panel is closed.
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
155 75
315 155
475 235
Playing time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Battery pack
NP-F570 210 225
NP-F770 435 460
NP-F970 660 690
* When the LCD backlight turns on.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• The CHG lamp flashes during charging, or
Battery Info (p. 49) will not be correctly
displayed under the following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only).
– The battery pack is too cold.
Replace the battery pack, or remove it and put
it in a warm place.
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Getting Started
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Step 3: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
– The battery pack is too hot.
Replace the battery pack, or remove it and put
it in a cool place.
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from
the wall outlet (wall socket).
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured with the camcorder at 25 °C
(77 °F). 10 to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
Using an outside power source
You can use the AC Adaptor to obtain AC.
While you are using the AC Adaptor, the
battery pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
Connect your camcorder as shown
in “Step 3: Charging the battery
pack” (p. 10).
On the AC Adaptor
• Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any
malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the
AC Adaptor.
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Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your
camcorder properly
To record or play back, set the POWER
switch to the respective positions.
When you use your camcorder for the first
time, the [CLOCK SET] screen appears
(p. 16).
POWER switch
1 Slide the POWER switch to
CAMERA or VCR while you press
the green button.
Press and hold the
green button when
you slide the
POWER switch
from OFF (CHG).
2 Hold the camcorder properly.
3 Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the grip belt.
Getting Started
CAMERA: To record pictures.
VCR: To play or edit pictures.
b Notes
• The current date and time appear on the LCD
screen for a few seconds when you turn on your
camcorder once you set the date and time
([CLOCK SET], p. 16).
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
while pressing the green button.
b Notes
• If warning messages appear on the screen,
follow the instructions.
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Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
The LCD panel
Open the LCD panel 180 degrees (1), then
rotate it to the best angle to record or play
back (2).
1 Open 180 degrees.
2 90 degrees
(max.)
2 180 degrees
(max.)
DISPLAY/BATT INFO button
z Tips
• You can record in mirror mode by setting the
LCD panel to face the subject. The image will
be recorded normally.
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO
button for a few seconds until appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or when you
want to save battery power. The recorded
picture will not be affected by the setting.
To turn on the LCD backlight, press and
hold the DISPLAY/BATT INFO button for
a few seconds until disappears.
z Tips
• You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
from [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 72).
The viewfinder
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the picture
becomes clear.
b Notes
• You may see primary colors shimmering in the
viewfinder when you move your eye line. This
is not a malfunction. The shimmering colors
will not be recorded on the recording media.
z Tips
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight from [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 72).
• To display images both on the LCD display and
in the viewfinder, set [VF POWERMODE] to
[ON](p. 72).
• To display images in black and white in the
viewfinder, set [VF COLOR] to [OFF] (p. 72).
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When the picture in the viewfinder is
hard to see
If you cannot see the picture in the
viewfinder clearly under bright
circumstances, use the supplied large
eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch
it slightly and align it with the eyecup
groove in the viewfinder. You can attach
the large eyecup facing either the right or
left side.
b Notes
• Do not remove the pre-attached eyecup.
Large eyecup (supplied)
Attach with the
protruding part
at the top.
Getting Started
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Step 6: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using your
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
positions.
z Tips
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from memory. In this case, charge the
rechargeable battery and then set the date and
time again (p. 107).
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
Skip to step 4 when you set the clock for
the first time.
MENU
button
2 Select (OTHERS) by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
3 Select [CLOCK SET] by turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then
press the dial.
4 Set [Y] (year) by turning the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial, then press the
dial.
You can set any year up to the year
2079.
1 Press the MENU button.
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5 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour
and minute, then press the dial.
The clock starts.
z Tips
• The date and time are automatically recorded on
the tape, and can be displayed during playback
(DATA CODE button, p. 48).
.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Press the MENU button and select
(OTHERS) with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial. Select the screen language in
[LANGUAGE] (p. 79).
Getting Started
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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”
{DO NOT PUSH}
media
Cassette tape
See page 99 for details on tapes including
which tapes can be used and how to protect
from overwriting tapes.
1 Slide and hold the OPEN/
EJECT lever in the direction of the
arrow and open the lid.
Lid
OPEN/EJECT lever
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out.
2 Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then press
.
Window
Push the center of the back of
the cassette lightly.
b Notes
• Do not push the portion marked
compartment is sliding in. Doing so may
cause a malfunction.
while the cassette
3 Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
Open the lid following the same procedure
as described in step 1 and remove the
cassette.
b Notes
• The pictures of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder may disappear for a few seconds if
you do any of the following while using the AC
adaptor. This is not a malfunction.
– Insert/eject the tape
– Turn on your camcorder when the tape is in
the camcorder
– Change the POWER switch position when the
tape is in the camcorder
z Tips
• The recordable time varies depending on [DV
REC MODE] (p. 73).
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Cassette
compartment
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
“Memory Stick Duo” media
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo”
media marked with ,
or
(p. 101).
1 Open the “Memory Stick Duo”
media slot cover in the direction
of the arrow.
“Memory Stick Duo” media slot
cover
2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
media into the “Memory Stick
Duo” media slot in the correct
direction until it clicks.
“Memory Stick Duo” media slot, or image
data may be damaged.
To eject a “Memory Stick Duo” media
Lightly push the “Memory Stick Duo”
media once.
b Notes
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data. Do not shake
or knock your camcorder, turn the power off,
eject the “Memory Stick Duo” media, or remove
the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be
damaged.
• When inserting or ejecting the “Memory Stick
Duo” media, be careful with the “Memory Stick
Duo” media from popping out and dropping.
Getting Started
Access lamp
b Notes
• If you insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
media into the slot in the wrong direction,
the “Memory Stick Duo” media, the
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Recording/Playback
Recording
Recording lamp
REC START/
Recording lamp
Your camcorder records movies on tape and still images on “Memory Stick Duo” media. Do
the following steps to record movies.
1 Open the shutter of the lens hood.
STOP button B
Lens hood
ASSIGN 7/
PHOTO button
POWER switch
REC START/STOP button A
2 Slide the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the green button.
Slide the POWER switch while
pressing the green button
3 Press the REC START/STOP button A (or B).
[STBY] t [REC]
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The recording lamp lights up during recording.
To stop movie recording, press the REC START/STOP button again.
z Tips
• You can switch the aspect ratio to 16:9 ([DV WIDE REC], p. 73).
• You can change the screen display during recording (p. 48).
• Indicators displayed on the screen during recording are shown on page 119.
• The recording lamp can be set to stay off ([REC LAMP], p. 79).
• You cannot record movies on a “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• For low angle recording, the REC START/STOP button on the handle is convenient. Release the
HOLD lever to enable the REC START/STOP button. It might be helpful if you set the LCD panel
face up or close it after turning it face down, or lift the viewfinder up during the low angle recording.
Recording/Playback
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Recording (Continued)
To capture still images
1 Assign [PHOTO] to the ASSIGN 7/
PHOTO button (p. 41).
2 Press the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO button or
the PHOTO button on the Remote
Commander.
A still image will be recorded on the
“Memory Stick Duo” media.
disappears when the recording is
completed.
You can capture still images during
movie recording.
z Tips
• See page 119 for indicators that appear on the
screen during recording.
• You can assign [PHOTO] to another ASSIGN
button from (OTHERS)
BTN], and use that ASSIGN button as a
PHOTO button.
t [ASSIGN
Capacity of the “Memory Stick Duo”
media (MB) and the number of
recordable pictures
1.2M
0.9M
1080 ×
810
VGA
640 ×
480
1440
×
810
512MB 770 1000 2900 3650
1GB 1550 2100 6000 7500
2GB 3150 4300 12000 15000
4GB 6300 8500 23500 29500
8GB 12500 17000 48000 60000
16GB 25500 34500 97500 122000
32GB 50500 68500 192500 240500
b Notes
• Specifications are for Sony “Memory Stick
Duo” media. The actual number of recordable
pictures can vary depending on the recording
environment and the type of “Memory Stick
Duo” media.
• You cannot store a still image under the
following conditions:
– When the shutter speed is slower than 1/50.
– While using the fader
1.2M
22
0.2M
640 ×
360
– While using [SMTH SLW REC]
– While using shot transition
– When [COLOR BAR] is set to [ON]
• The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid
CMOS sensor and image processing system
(Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows for still
image resolution equivalent to the sizes
described.
z Tips
• Image sizes of still images are as follows:
– Recording at an aspect ratio of 16:9: 1.2M
– Recording at an aspect ratio of 4:3: 0.9M
– Playing back at an aspect ratio of 16:9: 0.2M
– Playing back at an aspect ratio of 4:3: VGA
To store still images captured from
movies on a tape on “Memory Stick
Duo” media
You can capture an image in a movie and
record it on a “Memory Stick Duo” media
as a still image. Be sure to insert a recorded
tape and a “Memory Stick Duo” media in
your camcorder.
1 Assign [PHOTO] to the ASSIGN 7/
PHOTO button (p. 41).
2 Set the POWER switch to VCR.
3 Press the
the scene you want to save as a still
image. Press the ASSIGN 7/PHOTO
button or the PHOTO button on your
Remote Commander at the scene.
b Notes
• The recorded date and time on the tape and the
stored date and time on the “Memory Stick
Duo” media are both saved on the “Memory
Stick Duo” media. When you view still images,
only the recorded date and time on the tape will
be displayed on the screen (Data code, p. 48).
• Camera data stored on the tape will not be
copied to the “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• You cannot store a still image while using your
camcorder with [PB ZOOM] set to [ON] (p. 79).
N (play) button to search for
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings
Adjusting the zoom
Using the zoom lever
Move the power zoom lever D slightly for
a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Wide view: (Wide angle)
Close view: (Telephoto)
z Tips
• The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject for focus is about 1
cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about
80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for telephoto.
• The focus may not be adjusted at certain zoom
positions if the subject is within 80 cm (about 2
5/8 feet) from your camcorder.
• When you set [FOCUS MACRO] to [OFF], you
cannot focus on a subject within 80 cm (about 2
5/8 feet) regardless of the zoom position (p. 62).
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever D. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever D, the operation sound of the
power zoom lever D may also be recorded.
• You can increase the zoom speed of the zoom
lever D or the handle zoom A ([SPEED
ZOOM], p. 62).
Using the handle zoom
1 Set the handle zoom switch B to VAR
or FIX.
z Tips
• When you set the handle zoom switch B to
VAR, you can zoom in or out at variable
speed.
• When you set the handle zoom switch B to
FIX, you can zoom in or out at a fixed speed
set in [HANDLE ZOOM] (p. 62).
2 Press the handle zoom lever A to zoom
in or out.
b Notes
• You cannot use the handle zoom lever A when
the handle zoom switch B is set to OFF.
• You cannot change the zoom speed of the zoom
lever D with the handle zoom switch
B.
Using the zoom ring
You can zoom at the desired speed by
turning the zoom ring C. Fine adjustment
is also possible.
b Notes
• Turn the zoom ring C at a moderate speed. If
you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag
behind the zoom ring rotation speed, or the
operation sound of the zoom may also be
recorded.
Recording/Playback
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
Adjusting the focus manually
You can adjust the focus manually for
different recording conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
– To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
– To record horizontal stripes.
– To record a subject with little contrast between
the subject and its background.
– When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
– To record a stationary subject using a tripod.
1 During recording or standby, set
the FOCUS switch B to MAN.
9 appears.
9 changes to when the focus
cannot be adjusted any farther.
9
changes to when the focus cannot be
adjusted any closer.
z Tips
For focusing manually
• It is easier to focus on the subject when you use
the zoom function. Move the power zoom lever
towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, and
then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom
for recording.
• When you want to record a close-up image of a
subject, move the power zoom lever towards W
(wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then
adjust the focus.
To restore automatic adjustment
Set the FOCUS switch B to AUTO.
9 disappears and the automatic focus
adjustment is restored.
Using automatic focus temporarily
(Push auto focus)
Record the subject while pressing and
holding the PUSH AUTO button C.
If you release the button, the setting returns
to manual focusing.
Use this function to shift the focus on one
subject to another. The scenes will shift
smoothly.
z Tips
• The focal distance information (for when it is
dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears for
about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It will
not be displayed correctly if you are using a
conversion lens (optional)).
– When you set the FOCUS switch to MAN
and 9 appears on the screen
– When you rotate the focus ring while 9 is
displayed on the screen.
2 Rotate the focus ring A and
adjust the focus.
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Using the expanded focus (Expanded
focus)
Assign [EXP.FOCUS] to any one of the
ASSIGN buttons beforehand (p. 41).
During standby, press the ASSIGN button
to which [EXP.FOCUS] is assigned.
[EXPANDED FOCUS] appears and the
center of the screen is magnified by about
2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm the
focus setting during manual focusing. The
screen returns to the original size when you
press the button again.
b Notes
• The screen returns to the original size when you
start recording during the expanded focus
display.
z Tips
• You can select a type of expanded image
displayed during the expanded focus
([EXP.FOCUS TYPE], p. 71).
Focusing on a distant subject (Focus
infinity)
Slide the FOCUS switch B to INFINITY
and hold it there.
appears on the screen.
To return to manual focus mode, release the
FOCUS switch B. This function enables
you to set focus on a distant subject even
when the focus is automatically set on a
close subject.
b Notes
• This function is only available during manual
focus. It is not available during automatic focus.
Adjusting the image brightness
Recording/Playback
You can adjust the image brightness by
adjusting the iris, gain or shutter speed, or
by reducing the light volume with the ND
filter B. Also, when [EXPOSURE] is
assigned to the iris ring A, you can adjust
the iris, gain and shutter speed with the iris
ring A. You can assign [IRIS] or
[EXPOSURE] to the iris ring A from
[IRIS/EXPOSURE] of the
(CAMERA SET) menu (p. 59). The default
setting is [IRIS].
b Notes
• You cannot use the back light function and the
spotlight function if at least two of iris, gain and
shutter speed are adjusted manually.
• [AE SHIFT] is not effective while you adjust
the iris, gain and shutter speed all manually.
Adjusting the iris
You can manually adjust the iris to control
the volume of the light entering the lens. By
adjusting the iris, you can change or close
the aperture of the lens, which is expressed
as an F value between F1.6 and F11. The
volume of light increases the more you
open the aperture (decreasing F value). The
volume of light decreases the more you
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
close the aperture (increasing F value). The
current F value appears on the screen.
1 Select (CAMERA SET) menu t
[IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING
ASSIGN] t [IRIS] (p. 59).
2 During recording or standby, set the
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
MANUAL.
3 When the iris is automatically adjusted,
press the IRIS/EXPOSURE button I.
next to the iris value disappears
(p. 71), or the iris value appears on the
screen.
4 Adjust the iris with the iris ring A.
When you assign [PUSH AT IRIS] to
one of the ASSIGN buttons, you can
automatically adjust the iris while
pressing and holding that ASSIGN
button. See page 41 for details on the
ASSIGN button.
z Tips
• The F value becomes close to F3.4 as the zoom
position changes from W to T even when you
open the aperture by setting the F value lower
than F3.4, such as F1.6.
• The range of focus, an important effect of the
aperture, is called the depth of field. The depth
of field gets shallower as the aperture is opened,
and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use the
aperture creatively to obtain the desired effect in
your photography.
• This is handy for making the background
blurred or sharp.
To adjust the iris automatically
Press the IRIS/EXPOSURE button I, or
set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
AUTO.
The iris value disappears, or appears
next to the iris value.
b Notes
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F
to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain,
shutter speed, white balance) also become
automatic.
Adjusting the exposure
When [IRIS/EXPOSURE] is set to
[EXPOSURE], you can adjust the image
brightness by adjusting the iris, gain and
shutter speed with the iris ring.
You can also manually preset one or two of
these parameters and adjust the remaining
parameter(s) with the iris ring.
1 Select (CAMERA SET) menu t
[IRIS/EXPOSURE] t [RING
ASSIGN] t [EXPOSURE] (p. 59)
2 During recording or standby, set the
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
MANUAL.
3 When [EXPOSURE] is automatically
adjusted, press the IRIS/EXPOSURE
button I.
The iris, gain and shutter speed values
and appear on the screen. You can
adjust the iris, gain and shutter speed
with the iris ring A.
When is not displayed, do the
following operation. appears next to
the items, indicating that you can adjust
them with the iris ring A.
–Gain
Press the GAIN button C.
– Shutter speed
Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E
twice. When the shutter speed is not locked,
press the button once.
4 Adjust the image brightness by turning
the iris ring A.
When you assign [PUSH AT IRIS] to
one of the ASSIGN buttons, you can
automatically adjust the exposure while
pressing and holding that ASSIGN
button. See page 41 for details on the
ASSIGN button.
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To restore automatic adjustment
Press the IRIS/EXPOSURE button I, or
set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
AUTO.
The values next to which is displayed
disappear, or appears next to those
values.
b Notes
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F
to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (gain,
shutter speed, white balance) also become
automatic.
z Tips
• When you press the GAIN button C while
is displayed on the screen next to the gain value,
disappears and you can adjust the gain
manually. When you press the GAIN button C
again, appears and you can adjust the gain
with the iris ring A. See step 2 in “Adjusting
the gain” for details on how to adjust the gain.
• When you press the SHUTTER SPEED button
E while is displayed on the screen next to
the shutter speed value, disappears and you
can adjust the shutter speed manually. When
you press the SHUTTER SPEED button E
again, appears and you can adjust the shutter
speed with the iris ring A. See steps 3 and 4
in “Adjusting the shutter speed” on page 27 for
details on how to adjust the shutter speed.
Adjusting the gain
You can adjust the gain manually when you
do not want to use the AGC (automatic gain
control).
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
MANUAL during recording or standby.
2 When the gain is automatically
adjusted, press the GAIN button C.
next to the gain value disappears, or
the gain value appears on the screen.
3 Set the gain switch H to H, M or L.
The gain value set for the selected gain
switch position appears on the screen.
You can set the gain value for each gain
switch position from [GAIN SETUP] of
the (CAMERA SET) menu
(p. 59).
To adjust the gain automatically
Press the GAIN button C, or set the
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to AUTO.
The gain value disappears, or appears
next to the gain value.
b Notes
• When you set AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris,
shutter speed, white balance) also become
automatic.
z Tips
• When you record a movie with the gain set to
[-6dB] and play it back with the data code, the
gain value is displayed as [---].
Adjusting the shutter speed
You can manually adjust and fix the shutter
speed. You can make a moving subject look
still or emphasize the movement of a
moving subject by adjusting the shutter
speed.
1 During recording or standby, set
AUTO/MANUAL switch F to
MANUAL.
2 Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E
until the shutter speed value is
highlighted.
3 Change the shutter speed displayed on
the screen by turning the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial G.
You can adjust the shutter speed in a
range of 1/3 second through 1/10000
second.
The denominator of the set shutter speed
appears on the screen. For example,
[100] appears on the screen when you
set the shutter speed to 1/100 second.
The larger the value on the screen, the
faster the shutter speed.
4 Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial G to
lock the shutter speed.
To readjust the shutter speed, do steps
2 to 4.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
z Tips
• It is difficult to focus automatically at a lower
shutter speed. Manual focusing with your
camcorder attached to a tripod is recommended.
• The picture may flicker or change colors under
fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, or mercury
lamps.
To adjust the shutter speed
automatically
Press the SHUTTER SPEED button E
twice, or set the AUTO/MANUAL switch
F to AUTO.
The shutter speed value disappears, or
appears next to the shutter speed value.
b Notes
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch F
to AUTO, other manually adjusted items (iris,
gain, white balance) also become automatic.
Adjusting the volume of light
(ND filter)
You can record a subject clearly by using
the ND filter B when the recording
environment is too bright.
The ND filters 1, 2 and 3 reduce the volume
of light to about 1/4, 1/16 and 1/64,
respectively.
If flashes during automatic iris
adjustment, set the ND filter to 1. If
flashes during automatic iris adjustment, set
the ND filter to 2. If flashes during
automatic iris adjustment, set the ND filter
to 3.
The ND filter indicator will stop flashing
and remain on the screen.
If flashes, set the ND filter to OFF.
will disappear from the screen.
b Notes
• If you change the ND filters B during
recording, the movie and sound may be
distorted.
• When adjusting the iris manually, the icon
does not flash even if the light volume should be
adjusted with the ND filter.
z Tips
• While recording a bright subject, diffraction
may occur if you close the aperture further
down, resulting in a fuzzy focus (this is a
common phenomenon with video cameras). The
ND filter B suppresses this phenomenon and
gives better recording results.
Adjusting to natural color (White balance)
You can adjust and fix the white balance
according to the lighting conditions of the
recording environment.
You can store a white balance values in
memory A ( A) and memory B ( B),
respectively. Unless a white balance is
readjusted, values will remain even after the
power has been turned off.
When you select PRESET, [OUTDOOR] or
[INDOOR] (whichever you previously set
in [WB PRESET] of the (CAMERA
SET) menu) will be selected.
1 During recording or standby, set
the AUTO/MANUAL switch D to
MANUAL.
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2 Press the WHT BAL button A.
3 Set the white balance memory
switch B to any one of
PRESET/A/B.
Select A or B for recording with the
white balance setting stored in memory
A or B.
Indicator Shooting conditions
A
(Memory A)
B
(Memory B)
Outdoor
([OUTDOOR])
n
Indoor
([INDOOR])
• White balance values
adjusted for light
sources can be stored
in memory A or
memory B. Follow the
steps in “To save the
adjusted white balance
value in memory A or
B” (p. 29).
• Recording neon signs
or fireworks
• Recording sunset/
sunrise, just after
sunset or just before
sunrise
• Under daylight color
fluorescent lamps
• Under the lighting
conditions that change
in many ways, such as
a party hall
• Under strong light
such as in a
photography studio
• Under sodium lamps
or mercury lamps
2 Capture a white subject, such as white
paper, full-screen in the same lighting
conditions as the one in which the
subject is.
3 Press (one push) button C.
A or B starts flashing rapidly. It
will stay on when the white balance
adjustment is completed and the
adjusted value is stored in A or
B.
To adjust the white balance
automatically
Press the WHT BAL button A or set the
AUTO/MANUAL switch D to AUTO.
b Notes
• When you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch D
to AUTO, other manual adjustments (iris, gain,
and shutter speed) also become automatic.
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)
Recording/Playback
To save the adjusted white balance
value in memory A or B
1 Set the white balance memory switch to
A ( A) or B ( B) in step 3 of
“Adjusting to natural color (White
balance).”
You can customize the picture quality by
adjusting picture profile items such as
[GAMMA] and [DETAIL].
Connect your camcorder to a TV or
monitor, and adjust the picture quality
while observing the picture on the TV or
monitor screen.
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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings (Continued)
Picture quality settings for different
recording conditions are stored in [PP1]
through [PP6] as default settings.
Picture profile
number (setting
name)
PP1
:USER
PP2
:USER
PP3
:USER
PP4
:PD COLOR
PP5
:FILM LOOK1
PP6
:FILM LOOK2
Recording condition
Default settings the same
as when Picture Profile is
[OFF]
Default settings the same
as when Picture Profile is
[OFF]
Default settings the same
as when Picture Profile is
[OFF]
Example settings of
pictures recorded by a
professional handy
camcorder with PD
gamma
Example settings of
pictures recorded on
cinema color negative film
Example settings of
pictures screened with
cinema color print film
1 During standby, press the
PICTURE PROFILE button B.
To cancel the picture profile recording
Select [OFF] in step 2 with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
To change the picture profile
You can change the settings stored in [PP1]
through [PP6].
1 Press the PICTURE PROFILE button
B.
2 Select the PICTURE PROFILE number
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
3 Select [SETTING] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
4 Select an item to be adjusted with the
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
5 Adjust the picture quality with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial A.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust other
items.
7 Select [ RETURN] with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial A.
8 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH EXEC
dial A.
A picture profile indicator appears.
z Tips
• You can assign picture profiles to the ASSIGN
buttons and use them to turn picture profiles on
and off (p. 41).
2 Select a picture profile number
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial A.
You can record with the settings of the
selected picture profile.
3 Select [OK] with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial A.
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