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  • Sony DSR-PD100 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    -703-13 (1) DSR-PD100A/PD100AP Digital Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSR- Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. TM SERIES DSR-PD100A/PD100AP ©1999 Sony Corporation
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    SERVICE PERSONNEL. For the Customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSR-PD100A Responsible Party: Sony
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    frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camcorder. NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS . If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Voor de klanten in Nederland Bij dit product zijn batterijen gelevered manual. 3
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    the memory card slot to mini DVCAM tapes 112 Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW 114 Additional information Compatibility of DVCAM and DV formats 116 Usable cassettes and playback modes ........ 118 Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the camcorder 119 Resetting the date
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    POWER switch to CAMERA. Types of differences Model number Color system DSR-PD100A NTSC DSR-PD100AP PAL Drop frame system Drop frame or non-drop frame - Note on Cassette Memory This camcorder is based on the DVCAM format. You can only use mini DVCAM cassettes with this camcorder. We recommend you
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    Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder 99% are operational for effective use. • Do not let the camcorder get wet. Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction, and sometimes this
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    Before you begin Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 !¡ !™ !£ !¢ 1 (1) (p. 15) !£ Wide conversion lens (1), wide conversion lens hood (1) (p. 64) !¢ i.LINK cable (1) (DSR-PD100AP only) (p. 83) 7
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    and charge the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. This camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Insert the battery pack in the
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    OFF CAMERA Installing and window. Before using the camcorder with the battery pack, unplug the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack of the camcorder. You can also use - - min" appears on the display window until the camcorder calculates remaining battery time. • Remaining battery time indication on
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    Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery. Battery life will be shorter if you use the camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximate continuous recording time indoors. ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and
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    Getting started Installing and charging the battery pack Notes on remaining battery time indication during recording • Remaining battery time is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. However, the indication may not be displayed properly, depending on using conditions and circumstances.
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    Inserting a cassette You can use mini DVCAM cassette with logo*. Make sure that the power source is installed. (1) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the
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    on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. The camcorder is set to Standby mode. (3) Press START/STOP. The camcorder starts recording. "REC" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The
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    Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents non-drop frame system using the menu. (DSR-PD100A only) •You can reset the time code to "0:00:00" in the CAMERA mode or to "0:00:00:00" in
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    Camera recording Attaching the lens hood When the supplied wide conversion lens is not attached to the camcorder, we recommend you lens or filter is attached When an optional lens or filter is attached to the camcorder, you cannot attach the lens hood. Detach the optional lens or filter before
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    Camera recording Zooming of more than 12x - digital zoom • If you set the D ZOOM function to ON in the menu system, you can perform zooming of
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    Basic operations Camera recording Notes on the LCD panel • When closing the LCD panel, turn it vertically until it clicks [a]. • When turning the LCD panel, turn it always vertically; otherwise, the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly [b]. • Close the LCD panel
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    Camera recording Notes on mirror mode •When you turn the LCD panel about 135 degrees to 180 degrees, the camcorder enters mirror mode. •Using the mirror mode, you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD screen. •The picture on the LCD screen looks
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    Basic operations Camera recording Self-timer recording You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. (1) Press (self-timer) to display (self-timer) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder while the camcorder is in Standby mode. (2) Press START/
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    elbows against your side. •Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. •Place your eye against the viewfinder eyecup. •Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone. •Use the LCD panel frame or the viewfinder frame as a guide
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    on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
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    While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2) Press the - Πside of EDITSEARCH momentarily; the last few seconds plays back (Rec Review). Hold down the - side of EDITSEARCH until the camcorder goes back to the scene you want. The last recorded portion is played back
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    LCD BRIGHT +/-. You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. 4 REW PLAY FF 5 REW PLAY FF Basic operations 1 POWER VTR LCD BRIGHT 3 MEMORY OFF CAMERA 2 VOLUME DISPLAY To stop playback, press π. To rewind the tape, press 0. To fast
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    Note on DV-formatted tapes You can play back DV-formatted tapes on this camcorder if the tape is recorded in SP mode. "SP" appears on the LCD you keep pressing the button, you can view the picture at 1/30 speed (DSR-PD100A) or at 1/25 speed (DSRPD100AP). To resume normal playback, press ·. To change
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    recorded picture (End Search). Open the LCD panel and press END SEARCH during recording standby. This function works when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VTR. END SEARCH Notes on End Search • When you use a tape without cassette memory, the End Search function does not work once you eject
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    : battery pack, and house current (mains). Choose the appropriate power source depending on where you want to use your camcorder. Place Indoors Outdoors Power source House current (Mains) Battery pack Accessory to be used Supplied AC power adaptor Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied), NP-F530,
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    jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder. (2) Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor. (3) The power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service shop. PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (
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    the factory to further enjoy the features and functions of the camcorder. Just turn the control dial to select the menu items RETURN OFF (Illustration: DSR-PD100A) Notes on changing the mode settings •Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to VTR, CAMERA or MEMORY. 28
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    into nine groups signified by the nine icons described below. Items for the MANUAL SET menu AUTO SHTR • Select ON and the electronic with all the pixels. Items for the CAMERA SET menu D ZOOM • Select OFF not to use the digital zoom. The camcorder goes back to 12x optical zoom. •
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    MIX* Select this item to adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning the control dial. NTSC PB (DSR-PD100AP only) •Normally select ON PAL TV. •Select NTSC 4.43 when playing back a tape recorded in the NTSC color system. When you play back on a Multi
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    MIC LEVEL* • Select AUTO to adjust the recording level automatically. • Select MANUAL to adjust the recording level manually. ÒREMAIN
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    . COMMANDER* •Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder. •Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander. DISPLAY
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    still/moving pictures on a mini DVCAM tape with all the pixels camcorder returns to Standby mode. 1 2 CAPTURE POWER VTR PHOTO MEMORY OFF CAMERA 3 PHOTO When shooting in the dark Install the HVL-FDH2 video flash light (not supplied) to the accessory shoe. If the exposure is in manual
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    picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Refer to the operating instruction of the video printer as well. Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO S VIDEO Ç : Signal flow AUDIO/VIDEO (not supplied) If the video
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    objects appear jerky since the picture is read/ output every 1/15 second (DSR-PD100A) or 1/12.5 second (DSR-PD100AP). The setting at the factory This camcorder is originally programed to record still/moving pictures on a mini DVCAM tape in the normal TV format (Interlace format). When shooting under
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    the picture gradually changes from color to black and white. When fading in [a] (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press FADER until the desired indicator flashes. (2) Press START/STOP to start then recording stops. POWER VTR 1 2 FADER FADER MONOTONE OVERLAP MEMORY OFF CAMERA 36
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    fader function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the fade indicator disappears. You cannot use the fader function in the following situations - The camcorder is in the photo recording. - A title is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If the title is not necessary, erase it
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    Shooting with backlighting When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT function. Press BACK LIGHT. The c indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. [a] BACK LIGHT [b] [a] Subject is too dark because of
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    TE EN ADD Y S H O T AE SH I FT GA I N SH I FT FRAME REC I NT . REC RETURN OFF ON [ MENU ] : END CAMERA SET D ZOOM 1 6 : 9W I DE ON S T E ADY SHOT AE SH I FT GA I N SH I FT FRAME REC I NT . REC R full mode. For details, refer to the operating instruction of your TV. Note that the picture recorded
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    Enjoying picture effect Selecting picture effect You can make pictures like those of television with the Picture Effect function. [a] [b] [c] [d] NEG. ART [a] The color of the picture is reversed. SEPIA The picture is sepia. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). SOLARIZE [b] The
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    To return to normal mode Press PICTURE EFFECT so that the indicator disappears. Notes on the picture effect •When you turn the power off, the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode. •You cannot select SLIM and STRETCH when you set PROG. SCAN to ON. •While using the picture effect function
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    can record the picture which leaves an incidental image, such as a trail. OLD MOVIE You can record the picture such as an old movie. The camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to 16:9WIDE, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed. (1) While in Standby mode or Recording mode
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    Advanced operations Recording with various effects - digital effect 2,3 1 DIGITAL EFFECT STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL OLD MOVIE 4 STILL IIIIIIII To cancel digital effects Press DIGITAL EFFECT so that the indicator disappears. Notes on digital effect • You cannot use the following functions while
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    various adjustments as it shoots. However, you can adjust manually the following functions to your preference. Functions you can adjust AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby mode. (2) Press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears on the
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    manually, camcorder is in Standby mode. (2) Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Turn the control dial to select the desired speed. The available shutter speed ranges from 1/4 to 1/10000 (DSR-PD100A) or from 1/3 to 1/10000 (DSR-PD100AP
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    You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks. (1) Set AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby mode. (2) Press WHT BAL. The
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    speed manually, and move from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, adjust the white balance again. • When you move from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, or detach the battery for replacement while shooting in automatic white balance mode or set the POWER switch to CAMERA, point the camcorder at
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    CAMERA. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select MIC LEVEL, then press the dial. (5) Turn the control dial to select MANUAL MENU ] : END (Illustration: DSR-PD100A) To adjust the microphone level automatically
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    Advanced operations Shooting with manual adjustment Using the ND filter Using the ND filter (corresponds to 16% of the quantity of light), you can record a picture clearly, preventing the picture
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    Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with the zebra pattern You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern. Use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure and shutter speed so that you can get the desired picture.
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    Advanced operations Shooting with manual adjustment Releasing the Steady Shot function When the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera-shake. You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use it. The indicator appears on the LCD screen or in
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    Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting AE shift (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MENU to ADY SHOT AE SH I FT GA I N SH I FT FRAME REC I NT . REC RETURN [ MENU ] : END 5 CAMERA SET AE SH I FT [ MENU ] : END To deactivate AE shift Set the bar indicator at the center in step 5,
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    Advanced operations Shooting with manual adjustment Adjusting gain shift (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select GAIN SHIFT, then
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    exposure. S: Shutter speed priority mode Selecting the shutter speed manually. The exposure value changes in accordance with the selected shutter speed Sports lesson mode, you cannot take close-ups because the camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the Sunset
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    AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby or Recording mode. (2) Press PROGRAM AE. (3) dial, shutter speed changes between 1/60 and 1/10000 (DSR-PD100A) or 1/50 and 1/10000 (DSR-PD100AP). For a faster shutter speed, select a smaller value
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    Using the PROGRAM AE function About the depth of field The depth of field is the in-focus range, measured from the distance behind a subject to the distance in front. The depth of field can vary with the iris (F value) and the focal length. Lowering the F value (large iris) reduces the depth of
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    focus In the following cases you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually. [a] [b] [c] [d] • Insufficient light [a] • Subjects with little contrast - walls, sky, etc. [b] • Too much brightness behind the subject [c] • Horizontal stripes [d] • Subjects through frosted glass
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    Turn the focus ring to focus on the subject. 1 FOCUS AUTO 2 MANUAL INFINITY PUSH AUTO To focus in infinity Slide FOCUS to INFINITY. indicator subject and then another with smooth focusing. When you release PUSH AUTO, manual focusing resumes. To return to the autofocus mode Slide FOCUS up to
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    You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the control
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    Interval recording To cancel the interval recording •Set INT.REC to OFF in the menu system. •Set the POWER switch to OFF, VTR or MEMORY. To stop the interval recording momentarily and perform normal recording Press START/STOP. You can perform the normal recording only once. To cancel the normal
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    move the subject a little and make a cut recording. We recommend you to use a tripod, and to operate the camcorder using the Remote Commander in steps 7 and 8. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn
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    Cut recording To cancel the cut recording •Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu system. •Set the POWER switch to OFF, VTR, or MEMORY. Notes on cut recording •The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts. •The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously. 62
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    supplied), attach the CAC-12 microphone holder (not supplied) and supplied XLR adaptor. (1) Attach the XLR adaptor to the accessory shoe on the camcorder and tighten the screw of the XLR adaptor. (2) Attach the microphone holder with the supplied screws. (3) Loosen the microphone holder screw and
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    fully effective. To attach the wide conversion lens securely Turn the ring of the lens while lightly pressing the wide conversion lens down on the camcorder. Note on the wide conversion lens hood When the hood is attached to the wide conversion lens, you cannot attach a filter, etc. If you need
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    Advanced operations Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the titles while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select from eight preset
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    Superimposing a title Notes on superimposing a title •If you have not given any custom title appears on the display. •The FADER function works while the title is displayed, however, the title does not fade. •If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title, the title is not
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    Advanced operations Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select the title you want to erase, then press
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    Making a custom title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can make up to two titles and store them in the camcorder. We recommend you to set the POWER switch to VTR or eject the cassette before you begin. Your title can have up to 20 characters. (1)
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    title. If you take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters while a cassette is in the camcorder The power goes off automatically. Characters you have entered remain. Set the POWER switch to OFF once, then to CAMERA, then proceed from step 1. To erase a character In step 4, turn the control dial to
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    6 and 7 until you finish the label. (9) Turn the control dial to select [SET], then press the dial. POWER VTR 3 MENU 2 MEMORY OFF CAMERA 1 4,5 6-8 CM SE T CM SEARCH T I TLEERASE T I TLE DSPL TAPE T I TLE ERASE AL L CM SE T CM SEARCH T I TLEERASE [ M E N U ] T: IE TN LDE D S P L TAPE T I TLE
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    Advanced operations Labeling a cassette To erase a character In step 6 turn the control dial to select [ M ], then press the dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If the mark
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    the TV by using the supplied A/V connecting cable. Set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. Turn down the volume of the camcorder. To get higher quality pictures in DVCAM format, connect the camcorder to your TV using the S video connecting cable (not supplied). If you are going to connect the
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    Advanced operations Viewing the picture with the picture effect You can play back recorded images with the picture effect. The available picture effects are NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT. See page 40 for details on the picture effect. 1 PICTURE EFFECT
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    Viewing the picture with the digital effect You can play back recorded images with the digital effect. The available digital effects are STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT. (2) Turn the control dial to select the desired digital effect mode. (3) Press the
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    OFF T I TLE DSPL TAPE T I TLE ERASE AL L RETURN [ ME N U ] : E ND To stop searching Press p. (Illustration: DSR-PD100A) Notes • The interval of the boundaries between the dates needs more than two minutes. The camcorder may not search if the beginning of the recorded date is too close to the
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    = or +, the camcorder searches for the previous or next date. Playback starts automatically when date changed. DSR-PD100A JUL.4.1999 JUL.5.1999 DEC.31.1999 DSR-PD100AP [a] 4.7.1999 [b] 5.7.1999 [c] 31.12.1999 POWER VTR 5 SEARCH MODE DATE SEARCH [a] [b] [c] 1 MEMORY OFF CAMERA 2 MENU
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    I T LE SEARCH 1 SCENE1 2 SCENE2 3 SCENE3 4 SCENE4 5 SCENE5 6 SCENE6 1 MEMORY OFF CAMERA 2 MENU 3,4 6 T I T LE SEARCH 3 SCENE3 4 SCENE4 5 SCENE5 6 SCENE6 7 SCENE7 a cassette tape without cassette memory. • The camcorder may not search, if a tape has a blank portion in the between of the recorded
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    E B / 1 1 / 0 0 4 : 1 1 PM 6 A PR / 2 9 / 0 0 1 : 4 5 PM MEMORY OFF CAMERA 1 2 MENU 6 PHOTO SEARCH 1 S E P / 5 / 9 9 5 : 3 0 PM 2 S E P / 6 / 9 9 4 5 PM 78 3,4 CM SE T CM S E A R C H ON T I T L EERASE OFF T I TLE DSPL TAPE T I TLE ERASE AL L RETURN [ ME N U ] : E ND (Illustration: DSR-PD100A)
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    photo for playback. Each time you press = or +, the camcorder searches for the previous or next scene. Playback starts from the photo automatically. POWER VTR 5 SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH 1 MODE MEMORY OFF CAMERA 2 MENU 6 To stop searching Press p. 3,4 CM SE T CM SEARCH T I
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    scan indicator displayed on the LCD screen. (3) Press = or +. Each photo is displayed for about 5 seconds automatically. POWER VTR 2 SEARCH 1 MODE PHOTO 0 0 SCAN MEMORY OFF CAMERA 3 To stop scanning Press p. 80
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    0 AWB F11 0 dB (DSR-PD100A) 26 10 1999 1 2 : 0 5 : 56 AUTO 6 0 AWB F11 0 dB (DSR-PD100AP) To select the items to be with adjusting the exposure to the darkest manually "CLOSE" appears at the position of back. • The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set. • The
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    Editing onto another tape You can create your own video program by editing with any other DVCAM, DV, mini DV, h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS,  VHSC, K S-VHSC can edit precisely by connecting a LANC cable to this camcorder and other video equipment having fine synchro-editing function, using this
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    , the picture may jitter. •You can also use the camcorder as a recorder with this connection. In this case "DV IN" indicator appears on the screen . •When you use the camcorder as a recorder, the color balance may be incorrect on the monitor screen. But
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    to set DV EDITING OUT. The editing process starts. When the process ends, the camcorder and the DVCAM product automatically set to pause mode. POWER VTR 7,9 REW PLAY FF 12 STOP PAUSE REC MEMORY OFF CAMERA 7,9 4 MENU 5,6 8,10 OTHERS BEEP COMMA ND E R D I SPLAY DV ED I T I NG OTHERS BEEP
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    Editing partially on a mini DVCAM tape - DV synchro-editing Notes •If you use other than Sony DVCAM equipment, you cannot perform DV synchro-editing. •You cannot set DV EDITING IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape. Errors in duplicating If you connect this camcorder to Sony equipment with DV
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    automatically work as input jacks. 1 POWER VTR 2 REC MEMORY OFF CAMERA OUT S VIDEO (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO [a] VIDEO red plug, the sound is R (right) signal. If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video cable (not supplied) [a], you do not need to connect the
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    Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying the starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. You can
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    -in microphones No connection is necessary. Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape (1) Insert your recorded tape into the camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) On the camcorder, locate the point where the recording should begin by pressing 0 or ). Then press P to set it to playback pause
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    an external microphone is not connected, the recording will be made through the built-in microphone of the camcorder. • If you add a new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including DSR- PD100A/PD100AP), the sound quality may become worse. • You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack
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    and operates just like a PC card. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Precautions [a] [b] •Do not touch the terminal of the "Memory Stick you remove the "Memory Stick" or PC card adaptor or turn off the camcorder while reading or writing data. - When you use the "Memory Stick"
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    camcorder before use. Once you format the PC card, you can store data of up to 64 MB in it. Compatible PC cards HITACHI HB286008A3, HB286015A3, HB286030A3, HB286045A3, HB286060A3 Be sure to refer to the instruction manual by your camcorder do not conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems
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    Using the memory card slot - introduction Inserting a "Memory Stick" into PC card adaptor Insert a "Memory Stick" with its connector side facing down. Before inserting, check that the write protect switch is not set to LOCK position for recording a still picture. PC card adaptor Eject button "Memory
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    Memory card slot operations Using the memory card slot - introduction When the PC card adaptor or PC card does not come out Remove the battery before ejecting the PC card adaptor/PC card. Connecting the PC card/parallel port adaptor (not supplied) with your computer To display images recorded on
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    desired image quality, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display. POWER VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA 1 2,6 MENU 3 14 5 MEMORY S E T CONT I NUOUS QUA L I TY P RO T FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in this camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than
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    Memory card slot operations Using the memory card slot - introduction The difference in image quality mode A recorded image is compressed in JPEG format before stored into memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected quality mode. Details are shown in the
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    shows "FORMATTING," and formatting procedure begins. When formatting is finished, the display shows "COMPLETE." POWER VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA 22 1 3 MENU 96 4 5 6 7 MEMORY S E T CON T I NUOUS O F F QUA L I TY P RO T E C T S L I D E S HOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY
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    "s are formatted in the FAT-format for "Memory Stick" equipment that is compatible with DCF standards. This camcorder is not compatible with DCF standards. Format "Memory Stick"s with this camcorder before using. "Memory Stick"s can be used as an external memory device of personal computers in the
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    image from a mini DVCAM tape as a still image This camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DVCAM tape and record the bar scroll indicator disappears. POWER VTR 2 REW PLAY FF 1 MEMORY OFF CAMERA 3 PHOTO CAPTURE 4 PHOTO When the access lamp is flashing Never shake or strike
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    data may take a little more time than usual. This is not a malfunction. Sound recorded on a mini DVCAM tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DVCAM tape. About titles recorded on the mini DVCAM tape You cannot record titles. The title is not displayed during recording. Recording a still image
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    viewfinder. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the mini DVCAM tape is recorded on a "Memory Stick" or PC card . The number of still images copied is displayed. "END" is displayed when copying is completed. 1 POWER VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA
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    a PC card adaptor/PC card or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. To record all the images recorded on the mini DVCAM tape Rewind the tape all the way and start copying. When you change "Memory Stick"s in the middle of copying The unit resumes copying from
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    is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. 1 1 POWER VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA 2 PHOTO 1 / 100 CAPTURE 3 PHOTO 102 When the POWER switch is PHOTO. When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander The camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the
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    Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s or PC cards - memory photo recording Recording images continuously You can shoot continuously by selecting one of two modes described below. Continuous mode [a] You can record from 2 to 4 pictures continuously. Multi screen mode [b] You can record 9 still
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    to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display. 11 POWER VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA 2,6 MENU 3 4 5 MEMORY S E T CONT I NUOUS OF F QUA L I TY P RO T E C T S L I D E S HOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T CONT I NUOUS QUA L I TY
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    see the next image, press MEMORY +. 1 1 2 POWER VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA 3 PLAY 4 To stop memory photo playback Press MEMORY PLAY again. Otherwise, the screen. To play back recorded images on a TV screen • Connect this camcorder to the TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable before operation. •
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    Viewing a still picture - memory photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Image quality mode SFN 6 / 100 MVC0 0 0 0 6 MEMORY P L A Y Image number/The total numbers of images already recorded Protect indicator Data file name Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (
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    the operating instruction supplied with the application software. Examples of recommended OS/application software OS • Windows 95 • Windows NT3.51 or newer versions, etc. Application • Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc. Notes • For Macintosh, you can use the images recorded with this camcorder using
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    Preventing accidental erasure - PROTECT To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert the PC card adaptor (with a "Memory Stick" inside) or a PC card to the unit. (1) Display the image you want to protect. (2) Press MENU to display the
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    Memory card slot operations Deleting images Deleting selected image Before operation Insert the PC card adaptor (with a "Memory Stick" inside) or a PC card to the unit. (1) Display the image you want to erase. (2) Press MEMORY DELETE. "DELETE?" appears on the LCD screen. (3) Press MEMORY DELETE
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    appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected images are deleted, "COMPLETE" is displayed. 11 POWER VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA 2 MENU 3 4 5 6 110 MEMORY S E T CONT I NUOUS QUA L I TY P RO T E C T S L I D E S HOW DELETE AL L FORMA T [ MENU ] : END MEMORY S E T CONT I NUOUS QUA L I TY P RO
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    Memory card slot operations Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images on the "Memory Stick" or PC card Select RETURN in step 4, then press the control dial. While "DELETING" appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. 111
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    mode. (3) Press r REC to set the mini DVCAM tape to recording pause mode. (4) Play back the still image you want to copy. (5) Press P to start recording and press P again to stop. (6) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5. 1 POWER VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA 4 PLAY 2 3 REC 5 PAUSE 112 To
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    the DISPLAY button in Standby or Recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to mini DVCAM tapes, such as the time code indicator. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to make
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    have been played back, the display shows the first image again and the slide show ends. 11 POWER VTR MEMORY OFF CAMERA 2 MENU 3 5 PLAY 4 MEMORY S E T CONT I NUOUS QUA L I TY P RO T E C T S L I D E S on TV Connect this camcorder to a TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable before operation.
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    card slot operations Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW Note on the slide show You cannot make copy of the slide show on a mini DVCAM tape. If you change the "Memory Stick" or PC card during operation The slide show does not operate. If you change the "Memory Stick" or
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    is defined according to recorder's format as described below. Recorder's format Cassette's format Recording format DVCAM DVCAM DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DVCAM DV DV DV This digital camcorder complies with DVCAM format. Though mini DV cassettes can be used for recording, we recommend you to use
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    Additional information Compatibility on editing using DV connectors When this digital camcorder is connected to other mini DVCAM or mini DV video equipment using DV connectors, the recording format of edited tapes is defined according to recorder's format as described below. Source tape Player's
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    memory. The IC memory is mounted on this type of mini DVCAM cassette. This camcorder can read and write data such as dates of recording or Sony recommends that you use a tape having mark to enjoy this camcorder fully. When you play back Copyright signal When playing back Using any other video camera
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    cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below so as not to cause malfunction of the camcorder. [b] After using the mini DVCAM cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it in an upright position. [c] [a] [b] To record Slide
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    camcorder will have been discharged. In this case, first charge the vanadium-lithium battery, then reset the date and time. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 9 9 JAN 1 1 2 0 0 AM 1999JUL 1 1 2 0 0 AM 1999JUL 4 1 2 0 0 AM 1999JUL 4 1 0 0 0 AM 1999JUL 4 1 0 3 0 AM 120 (Illustration: DSR-PD100A)
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    indicator changes as follows: 1999 2000 2001 ..... 2029 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle (DSR-PD100A) or on a 24hour cycle (DSR-PD100AP). • 12:00 AM stands for midnight. • 12:00 PM stands for noon. Additional information Simple setting of
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    decreased, and the battery will be used up more quickly, if you are recording in a cold environment. To save battery power Do not leave the camcorder in Standby mode when not recording to save the battery power. A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started
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    only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLIHIUM" battery packs have the TM mark. SERIES How the battery consumption is displayed The power consumption of the camcorder changes depending on its use, such as whether the LCD panel is used or not, how the autofocusing is working on or not. While
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    in 25 °C (77 °F). As the environmental temperature and condition are different when you actually use the camcorder, the remaining battery time is not same as the continuous recording time in the operating instruction. 1) Full charge: Charging for about 1 hour after the charge lamp of the AC power
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    time. (1) Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder. (2) Remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached clean the video heads with the Sony PDVM-12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat the cleaning. (Do
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    your nearest Sony dealer. Precautions Camcorder operation •Operate the camcorder on 7.2 camera and player sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes. •Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth. •Clean the camcorder
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    your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer. 127
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    of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A [a] [b] Difference in color systems DSR-PD100A is an NTSC system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system-based TV. DSR-PD100AP is a PAL system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV
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    Trouble check Additional information If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Camcorder Power Symptom
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    Trouble check Operation Symptom The end search function does not work it to ON. (p. 51) • Focus is set to the manual mode. m Set it to autofocus. (p. 58) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. m Set focus to manual mode to focus manually. (p. 58) • TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the
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    Trouble between the subject and background is too high. The camcorder is not malfunctioning. m Change locations. The picture may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony PDVM-12CL (not supplied) cleaning cassette. (p. 125) problem by referring to the code chart. (p. 134) Continued to the next
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    Trouble or PC card and insert it correctly. • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA. m Set it to MEMORY or VTR. Recording does not function. • The LINK cable (DV connecting cable), and connect it again. • If the power of the camcorder is on for a long time, it becomes warm, which is not malfunction. •
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    Trouble check Others Symptom No function works though the power is on. Set the selector to DV input position. If you use another DVCAM camcorder, set the power switch to VTR. • The camcorder is connected to DVCAM equipment of other than Sony. m Operate normal editing. • Setting program on a blank
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    camcorder. • A camcorder malfunction which you cannot service has occurred. m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
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    DSR-PD100A: NTSC color, EIA standards DSR-PD100AP: PAL color, CCIR standards Usable cassette Mini DVCAM cassette with logo printed Tape speed DSR-PD100A: Approx. 28.218 mm/s DSR-PD100AP to 19 5/8 in.) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F 1.6 - 2.8 TTL autofocus system inner focus wide macro
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    Identifying the parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 22) 2 BACK LIGHT button (p. 38) 3 FADER button (p. 36) 4 ND FILTER button (p. 49) 5 AUTO LOCK selector (p. 44) 6 OPEN switch (p. 16, 23) 7 Control dial (p. 28) 8 9 !º 8 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 14) 9 PHOTO button (p. 33) 0
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    Additional information Identifying the parts !§ !¶ !• !ª !§ Tape transport buttons (p. 23) π STOP (stop) 0 REW (rewind) · PLAY (playback) ) FF (fast-forward) P PAUSE (pause) r REC (record) !¶ Focus ring (p. 58) !• Remote sensor (p. 143) !ª Built-in microphone @º @¡ @™ @£ @¢ @∞ @º Power zoom lever
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    Identifying the parts @§ #™ #£ @¶ @• #¢ @ª #º #∞ #§ #¡ #¶ $¡ MEMORY PLAY INDEX DELETE $™ #• $£ #ª PICTURE EFFECT DIGITAL EFFECT TITLE MENU $¢ $∞ $º @§ LCD Screen (p. 16) @¶ LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 16, 23) @• VOLUME buttons (p. 23) @ª RESET button (p. 133) #º DATA CODE button
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    accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn on and off the power supplied by the shoe. Refer to the operating instruction of the accessory for further information. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove
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    IN/OUT jack (p. 83) This "i.LINK" mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 camcorder. XLR adaptor ^™ ^£ %• MEMORY RELEASE lever %ª 2 (headphones) jack (p. 23) ^º AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 72, 82) ^¡ S VIDEO jack (p. 34, 72, 82) ^™ Camera
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    Identifying the parts PC card adaptor and "Memory Stick" 1 2 4 3 5 6 1 Connector (p. 90) 2 Eject button (p. 92) 3 "Memory Stick" slot (p. 90) 4 Terminal (p. 90) 5 Write-protect switch (p. 90) 6 Label space (p. 90) Additional information 141
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    MEMORY button This button does not function. !¡ DATA CODE button (p. 81) !™ Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder. !£ START/STOP button (p. 13) To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander, you must insert two size AA (R6
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    works in commander mode VTR 2. The commander modes (1, 2 and 3) are used to distinguish this camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2, we recommend you change the commander mode or cover the remote sensor of the
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    SCAN 7 NEG . ART END SEARCH @¡ 8 . -3 9 10000 @™ 0 F 1 . 6 1 2 dB AE A 48K @£ !¡ @¢ !™ @∞ !£ @§ !¢ @¶ !∞ @• 1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 118) !∞ Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 58) 2 Remaining battery indicator (p. 122) !§ SP mode indicator (p. 24) 3 Zoom indicator
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    Identifying the parts Display window 2 1 3 1 Remaining time in minutes indicator (p. 9) / Tape counter (p. 14) / Memory counter (p. 106) / Time code indicator (p. 14) 2 FULL charge indicator (p. 9) 3 Remaining battery indicator (p. 9, 122) Additional information 145
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    you set the date and time, the vanadium-lithium battery is discharged. Charge the vanadiumlithium battery. (p. 119) 9 Some other trouble has occurred. Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 134). If the display does not disappear, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 146
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    Warning indicators !º !¡ !£ !¢ !™ MVC0001 !∞ 0 The battery is not the "InfoLITHIUM" type. !¡ The tape has no cassette memory. (p. 5) !™ The file cannot be read properly. !£ The image data file is protected. The flashing is slow. !¢ The tape has no memory left or cannot use the memory. !∞ The
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    82 EJECT 12, 92 END SEARCH 22, 25 Exposure 44 F, G, H Fade-in/fade-out 36 FADER 36 Format 96 FOCUS 57 Full charge 9 M, N Manual adjustment 44 Manual focus 57 Memory card 90 Memory card slot 90 "Memory Stick 90 Menu system 28 Microphone level 48 Mirror mode 17 Moisture condensation
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©1999 Sony Corporation
DSR-PD100A/PD100AP
Digital
Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record
the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No.
DSR-
Model No.
AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
DSR-PD100A/PD100AP
SERIES
TM