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3-CCD Digital CamcorderNTSC/PAL
DSR-PDX10
DSR-PDX10P
For
Professional
Results
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Newly Developed Mega Pixel 1/4.7-inch Type 3-CCD
Camera System
The DSR-PDX10 incorporates three 1/4.7-inch type Advanced HAD™CCD chips, each
with a total of 1,070,000 pixels. (690,000 effective pixels for video acquisition in 4:3
mode, and 1,000,000 pixels for still-image capture).
14-bit DXP (Digital Extended Processor)
The use of 14-bit A/D conversion combined with 14-bit digital processing drastically
reduces the noise commonly seen across dark areas of a picture. This precision of
digital processing also contributes to expanding the dynamic range of the camera so
that both dark and light areas of a picture are reproduced with more contrast, thus
reducing the wash-out effect.
Advanced HAD CCD Technology
The DSR-PDX10 incorporates the new Advanced HAD CCD technology. This is another
key to reproducing high-quality pictures with reduced noise, even in dark shooting
environments and with dark subjects.
Optical Super SteadyShot®Function
The DSR-PDX10 employs the Super SteadyShot system in which the horizontal and
vertical movements during camera work are detected independently by the sensors.
The active lens adjusts and optically compensates
for unsteadiness, while maintaining image quality.
Switchable 4:3 and
16:9 Recording Modes
The DSR-PDX10 captures images in both 4:3 and
16:9 aspect ratios. This function is easily
selected from the menu.
Precision 16:9 Technology and
Wider Angle of View in 16:9 Mode
Use of the Mega Pixel CCD especially contributes
to providing high resolution pictures in the 16:9
aspect ratio. This also enables an even wider
angle of view in the 16:9 mode.
Custom Presets
The DSR-PDX10 offers a Custom Preset feature, allowing the operator to store and
later recall the desired camera settings. The following camera parameters can be
preset: Color Level, Sharpness, White Balance Shift, AE Shift and AGC Limit
(+6 dB or +12 dB)
Other Features
■ 530 lines of horizontal resolution
■ 12x Optical zoom/ 48x Precision digital zoom
■ Manual Adjustment:Exposure, Shutter Speed,White Balance
■ Program AE:Soft Portrait, Sports Lesson,
Beach & Ski, Sunset & Moon, Landscape
■ Spot Light/Back Light
■ Fader
■ Zebra Patterns (100% or 70%)
■ Guide Frame
■ Index Marking
■ Date Stamping (on to camera recording picture)
■ Digital Effect (5 modes)
■ Auto Drum Stop
CAMERA FEATURES
A new addition to the DVCAM®camcorder family,
the Sony DSR-PDX10*
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with its 3-CCD Mega Pixel Camera System
provides superb picture quality in both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios.
Within its compact body, this camcoder incorporates sophisticated
features, including a USB port for streaming video and audio,
and a Memory Stick
®
media card*2function that adds convenience
to MPEG movie and still-picture recording. With a wide range of
features, the DSR-PDX10 offers new opportunities in a variety of
professional applications.
*1 In this brochure, the DSR-PDX10 refers to both the DSR-PDX10 (NTSC model) and the DSR-PDX10P (PAL model)
*2 One 8-MB Memory Stick media card is supplied. A portion of memory is used for data management functions.
Higher Resolution in 16:9 Mode Angle of View
Conventional System
DSR-PDX10 (1.07 Mega Pixel CCD)
The higher “Mega Pixel” count allows
a sufficient amount of pixels to be used
in 16:9 mode
Less pixels are used to reproduce the 16:9 area
Angle of view in 4:3 mode
4:3 picture
image area
16:9 picture
image area
Wider angle of view in 16:9 mode
Total effective pixels on CCD
Pixel
Pixel
less
than
480
lines
more
than
480
lines
Function Keys (rear of the camcorder)
Function keys frequently used during shooting
are located on the rear of the camcorder.
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Focus, Spot Meter and Playback Zoom. Moreover, the touch-panel function helps in selecting
and viewing pictures on the Memory Stick media card loaded into the camcorder.
InfoLITHIUM®‘M series’ Battery System
The DSR-PDX10 incorporates the InfoLITHIUM ‘M series’ Battery System. An IC chip is
included in the battery and transmits the remaining capacity of the battery, accurate to
the minute, to the camcorder.
Still-Picture Recording (Progressive Shutter System)
The DSR-PDX10 incorporates a digital-still camera function used in combination with
the Memory Stick media card. Thanks to the Mega Pixel CCDs, still pictures with
Mega Pixel quality can be recorded to the Memory Stick media card. The image size
can be 640 x 480 (VGA) or 1152 x 864, and picture quality can be selected from
Superfine, Fine or Standard modes. Up to 1,978 images at 640 x 480 size, or up to
608 images at 1152 x 864 size can be recorded on an optional 128 MB type
Memory Stick media card in Standard mode. Still images can also be recorded onto
DVCAM/DV tape when in the Tape Photo mode.
MPEG Movie Recording
Moving pictures and audio can be recorded on the Memory Stick media card in the
MPEG-1 format. The image size can be chosen from Presentation mode (320 x 240)
or Video Mail mode (160 x 112). Up to 85 minutes of recording is available on a
128-MB Memory Stick media card in the Video Mail mode. Either the camera output
or tape playback pictures can be converted to the MPEG-1 format and recorded to the
Memory Stick media card.
Other Features
■ Digital Program Editing* allows auto
assembly-like editing without an
edit controller.
■ Memory Mix: Images stored on a
Memory Stick media card can be
combined with the camera images
and recorded to the camcorder tape.
■ TC/User Bit Preset Capability
■ Audio Dubbing
(only for DVCAM recorded tape)
■ Color Bar (BARS)
■ Hour Meter
*Frame accuracy is not guaranteed.
Compact and Lightweight
The DSR-PDX10 is a highly portable, hand-held type camcorder which weighs 1050 g
(2 lb 5 oz) with a battery and tape. This mobility is a major asset in the field of
professional acquisition.
XLR 2-ch Audio Adaptor
The DSR-PDX10 comes equipped with two XLR audio input connectors for connecting
professional microphones. The input level can be selected from Mic/Line/Mic
Attenuator positions. Both channels offer low-cut filter ON/OFF selection as well as
+48 V DC mic power. INPUT 1 audio can be recorded on either CH1, or both CH1 and
CH2 audio tracks (selected by a switch). The recording level of CH1 and CH2 can be
controlled independently when the XLR adaptor is used.
USB Streaming Function
The DSR-PDX10 can stream video and audio via its USB port. In Camera mode, video
and audio are captured and converted to motion JPEG signals in real-time, and
subsequently streamed. Similarly in the VCR mode, the playback signal is converted to
motion JPEG and streamed through the USB port.
180,000-Dot Precision Black-and-White LCD Viewfinder
The 0.44-inch type black-and-white LCD viewfinder provides 500 lines of horizontal
resolution. This enables easy manual focusing.
3.5-inch* Type 246,400-Dot Precision Color LCD Monitor
The DSR-PDX10 incorporates a high-resolution color LCD monitor for monitoring the
picture during recording, or checking the playback picture on location.
*Viewable area measured diagonally.
Touch Panel Operation
The LCD monitor also provides touch-panel control.
This allows operators to adjust frequently used
camera functions by simply touching the area of
the image on the LCD where they want to make an
alteration. Touch-adjustable features include Spot
VTR FEATURES
Recording/Playback of the DVCAM/DV (SP mode) Format
The DSR-PDX10 uses the DVCAM format to offer professional video and audio quality
as well as professional reliability.The DVCAM format uses 8-bit digital component
recording with a 5:1 compression ratio and a sampling rate of 4:1:1(for 525/60)/4:2:0
(for 625/50). The unique compression algorithm provides excellent picture quality and
superb multi-generation performance. The wider 15 µm track pitch, as compared to
the 10 µm track pitch for the DV format, provides high reliability for professional
editing results. The DVCAM format also incorporates an Audio Lock function to provide
professional audio-editing capabilities. The DSR-PDX10 is capable of recording and
playing back DV-format tapes (SP mode only) if a longer operating time is required.
(Up to 60 minutes with a mini-size cassette).
Various Interfaces
■ i.LINK®(DV) interface
■ Analog Audio, Video In/Out (AV-mini, S-Video)
■ USB (Mini-B)
■ Headphone (Stereo-mini)
■ Remote (LANC)
*i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product
is equipped with an IEEE 1394 connector. i.LINK stands for IEEE
1394-1995 standards and their revisions. is the logo for
products that implement i.LINK. All products with an i.LINK
connector may not communicate with each other. Please refer to
the documentation that comes with any device having an i.LINK
connector for information on compatibility, operating conditions,
and proper connection. For information on any Sony device having an i.LINK connection contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669.
CONVENIENT FEATURES
XLR 2-ch Audio Input Adaptor (terminal)
Touch Panel LCD Monitor
XLR 2-ch Audio Input Adaptor (Select Switch)
Continuous Recording Time (approx.)
DSR-PDX10 DSR-PDX10P
With Viewfinder With LCD Monitor With Viewfinder With LCD Monitor
NP-FM50 90 min. 70 min. 95 min. 75 min.
NP-QM71 225 min. 180 min. 235 min. 185 min.
NP-QM91 345 min. 275 min. 360 min. 285 min.
*Continuous Recording Time: Indoor at 77 °F.
Function Keys (LCD panel side)
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InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery Pack
NP-QM91/NP-QM71/NP-FM50
AC/DC Adaptor/Charger
AC-SQ950D
Hard Carrying Case
LC-PD100TH
Electret Condenser Microphone
ECM-670
ECM-672
Microphone Holder
CAC-12
Memory Stick
MSA-16A (16 MB)
MSA-32A (32 MB)
MSA-64A (64 MB)
MSA-128A (128 MB)
ECM-670
NP-QM91
MSA-64A
ECM-NV1 Monaural Microphone
AC-L10 AC Adaptor
NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery Pack
RMT-811 Remote Commander and R6 Batteries (x2)
MSA-8A IC Recording Media "Memory Stick" media card
XLR Adaptor (with a microphone holder)
USB Cable
Image Mixer for SONY / USB Driver Software CD-ROM
Stereo AV Cable (AV mini plug to RCA pin plug)
Lens Hood
Wide Lens Hood
Hood Cap
Carrying Belt
Lens 12:1 Variable speed zoom lens
f 3.6 to 43.2 mm, F 1.6 to 2.8; Filter Diameter 37 mm
Video (4:3): f 49 to 588 mm*/(16:9): f 41 to 492 mm*,
Still: f 41 to 492 mm* *35 mm equivalent
Focus Auto/Manual (ring)/Infinity/One push auto
Imaging Device Three 1/4.7-inch type CCDs, 1,070,000 pixels (gross)
White Balance Auto/One-push/Out door (5800 K)/Indoor (3200 K)
Shutter Speed 1/4 to 1/10,000 (S) (DSR-PDX10),
1/3 to 1/10,000 (S) (DSR-PDX10P)
Exposure Auto/Manual
Minimum Illumination 7 lx
Horizontal Resolution 530 TV lines
Viewfinder 180,000-dot black and white LCD, Zebra Pattern
Audio Signal Rec 48 kHz/16-bit, 32 kHz/12-bit
Play 48 kHz/16-bit, 32 kHz/12-bit, 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 type, 246,400 dots (1120 x 220)
Tape Speed Approx. 28.2 mm/s (DVCAM mode)
Approx. 18.8 mm/s (DV SP mode)
Maximum Recording Time 40 minutes (DVCAM mode, with PDVM-40ME)
60 minutes (DV SP mode, with PDVM-40ME)
Video Signal EIA Standard, NTSC color system (DSR-PDX10)
CCIR Standard, PAL color system (DSR-PDX10P)
Connectors
Audio (LINE)/Video IN/OUT
AV-mini jack x1
S-Video IN/OUT Mini-DIN 4-pin jack x1
MIC IN Stereo mini jack x1
i.LINK IN/OUT 4-pin jack x1
Headphone Stereo mini jack x1
LANC Stereo mini-mini jack x1
USB Mini-B x1
XLR Audio Adaptor XLR 3-pin female x2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+ATT.)
Audio IN +48 V (ON/OFF)
Operating Temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Storage Temperature -4 °F to 140 °F (-20 °C to 60 °C)
Power Requirements DC 7.2 V (Battery), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)
Power Consumption 5.2 W (DSR-PDX10), 5.0 W (DSR-PDX10P) with view finder
6.5 W (DSR-PDX10), 6.3 W (DSR-PDX10P) with LCD
Dimensions (W x H x D) 33/4 x 4 x 8 inches (93 x 99 x 202 mm) (camcorder only)
Weight 2 lb 1 oz (950 g) (camcorder only)
Specifications
Supplied Accessories
Optional Accessories
Dimensions
i.LINK Cable
VMC-IL4415 (1.5 m, 4-pin to 4-pin)
VMC-IL4435 (3.5 m, 4-pin to 4-pin)
VMC-IL4615 (1.5 m, 4-pin to 6-pin)
CCFD-3L (3 m, 4-pin to 6-pin with lock)
ND Filter and Protector
VF-R37K
PL Filter and MC Protector
VF-37CPKS
VF-R37K
Unit: mm (inches)
VMC-IL4415
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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
Sony is a registered trademark of Sony.
Advanced HAD, Super SteadyShot, InfoLITHIUM are trademarks of Sony.
DVCAM, i.LINK,
Memory Stick and their respective logos are trademarks of Sony.
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