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DSR-PD150
3-060-817-13 (1)
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-PD150 Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DSR-PD150
©2000 Sony Corporation
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital camcorder. With your Digital camcorder, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital camcorder is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1- 80
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Table of contents Quick Start Guide ............................................... 4 Editing Dubbing a tape .................................................. 72 Getting started Dubbing only desired scenes Using this manual ............................................... 6 – Digital program editing ............................. 74 Checking supplied accessories ......................... 8 Using with an analog video unit and a PC Step 1 Installing the microphone ..................... 9 – Signal
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This guide introduces you to the basic way of recording/playback. See the pages in parentheses “( )” for more information. Installing the microphone (p. 9) Install the supplied microphone with the model name (ECM-NV1) facing upward. Be sure to connect the microphone plug to the INPUT1 connector. to INPUT1 Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). Connect the plug with its v mark facing toward the LCD pa
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Quick Start Guide MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHG) MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHG) MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHG) Recording a picture (p. 16) Viewfinder 1 Remove the hood cap. When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. 4 Press START/ STOP. Your 2 Set the POWER switch to camcorder CAMERA while pressing the starts small green button. recording. To POWER stop recording, press START/ 3 Slide OPEN STOP again. back in the B POWER mark direction to open the If the ND1 or
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— Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep or a melody sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Note on cassette memory Your camcorder is based on the DVCAM/DV format. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory . The functions which require different operations depending on whether o
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Getting started Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, t
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 3 456 9 78 0 qa qs qd 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 7 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31, 72) (p. 167) 8 Hood cap (1) (p. 16) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power 9 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 165) adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 0 Application software: PictureGear 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 4.1Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 131) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote qa Lens hood (1) (p. 163) Command
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Getting started Step 1 Installing the microphone Install the supplied microphone. Be sure to connect the microphone plug to the INPUT1 connector. (1) Attach the wind screen to the microphone. (2) Loosen the microphone holder screw and open the cover. (3) Place the microphone into the holder with the model name (ECM-NV1) facing upward, close the cover, and tighten the screw. (4) Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT 1 connector. (5) Set the INPUT LEVEL selector to MIC or MIC ATT. When
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Step 2 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Insert the battery pack in the direction of the V mark on the battery pack. Slide the battery pack until it is locked. 2 1 To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder. Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. BATT RELEASE 10
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Getting started MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHG) Step 2 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the PO
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Step 2 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool place. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “- - - -
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Getting started Step 2 Preparing the power supply Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. You cannot use the NP-500/510/710 battery pack on your camcorder. * Approximate continuous recording time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter. Playin
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Step 2 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing toward the LCD panel side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2,3 Precaution The set is not disconnected from the AC powe
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Getting started Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the power source (p. 10). (2) While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. After the cassette lid is opened, the cassette compartment automatically opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert it. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward. (4) Close the cassett
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MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHG) MEMORY VCR CAMERA OFF (CHG) POWER — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the hood cap and pull the hood cap string to fix it. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 2” and “Step 3” for more information (p. 10 to 15). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Slide OPEN in the direction of the B mark to open
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture Note on the recording format Your camcorder records and plays back both in the DVCAM format and in the DV format SP mode. Select the format in the menu settings. Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting. We recommend that you set the LOCK switch to the left when you record on a cassette. Note on the progressive mo
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Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees and it rotates about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way in standby or recording mode, the indicator appears on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode). 180 180° ° 90° OPEN To close the LCD panel, set it vertically and swing it into the camcorder body until it clicks. Note When opening the LCD panel,
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press LCD BRIGHT + or –. The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed. Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power. To brighten To darken On the LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings (p. 104). Even if you do the LCD screen adjustment using the LCD BRIGHT +/– buttons,
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Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen, use
