Sony PD150 User Manual

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Operating Guide for
SONY PD150 & PD170
PRECAUTIONS
Avoid mechanical shock
Keep camcorder away from strong
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vibration
Keep Power switch set to off when
not in use
Do not get wet or use near water
Do not aim at the sun or other bright
objects
Do not expose camcorder to
extreme temperatures
Do not leave unattended (remember
borrower is totally responsible for loss
or damage)
Do not touch lens surface
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panel
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Do not wrap up the camcorder and
use, to prevent internal heat buildup
Do not force camera to accept
tape make sure that there are no
protruding labels on the tape.
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pack with the downward arrow on the battery
pack facing down. Slide the battery pack
down until it clicks into place.
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power adapter using the supplied cord.
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cassette with the write-protect tab facing
upward and the window side facing out, and
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the compartment until the door clicks shut.
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not. So if you plan on using a tape between this
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lights up in the front of the camcorder. Press the
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Sony PD150 Specifications

General

Category	Camcorder
Sensor Type	CCD
Optical Zoom	12x
Digital Zoom	48x
Recording Format	MiniDV
Filter Diameter	58 mm
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
LCD Screen	Yes
Recording Media	MiniDV tape
Video Format	DV
Battery	NP-F960
Focal Length	6.0-72mm
Shutter Speed	1/10000 sec
Viewfinder	Color
Audio Input	XLR
Weight	1.5 kg
Effective Pixels	380, 000 pixels
Lens Aperture	F1.6 - F2.8
Audio Format	PCM
Microphone	Built-in stereo
Input/Output	Composite, S-Video
Image Sensor	3CCD

Summary

General Precautions and Setup

Powering the Camcorder

Instructions for supplying power using a battery pack or AC adapter, including charging the battery.

Cassette Insertion

Steps for inserting DVCAM or Mini DV cassettes into the camcorder.

Recording Modes and Video Recording

Details on DVCAM and DVSP recording modes and how to start and stop video recording.

Manual Adjustments

Auto Lock Selection

Explanation of the AUTO LOCK switch for manual or automatic settings.

Iris (Aperture) Adjustment

How to adjust the iris for depth of field and exposure.

Shutter Speed Control

Steps to manually adjust shutter speed and its operational notes.

Gain Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the camcorder's gain.

Adjusting White Balance

Guide to setting white balance manually or automatically.

Auto Exposure (AE) Shift

How to adjust exposure while using auto exposure mode.

Fader/Overlap Function

Instructions on how to perform fade-in effects.

Advanced Camera Operations

Manual Focus Control

Steps for manually focusing the camcorder using the focus ring.

ND Filter Usage

Explanation of the Neutral Density filter for controlling light.

Fade Out Function

Procedure for executing fade-out effects during recording.

Audio, Photo, and Special Recording Modes

Manual Sound Level Adjustment

How to manually adjust audio recording levels.

Resetting Sound Levels to Auto

Steps to revert audio recording levels to automatic settings.

Releasing Steadyshot

Instructions on how to disable the Steadyshot image stabilization.

Photo Recording

Details on taking still pictures with the camcorder.

Frame by Frame Recording

Guide for creating stop-motion animated effects.

Interval Recording

Instructions for setting up time-lapse recordings.

Proficiency Requirements

Proficiency Questions

Written test questions to assess understanding of camcorder operation.

Operational Proficiency Checklist

Tasks to be completed during a scheduled appointment to demonstrate operational proficiency.