Sony DSR-PD170P User Manual

DVCAM FEATURES

Operational Features

Advanced Features for Professional Results

Newly Developed Hybrid LCD Monitor with a High
Resolution of more than 210,000 Pixels

The DSR-PD170 has a high-resolution color LCD monitor for viewing

the recorded picture, or checking the playback picture on location.

With its large screen, it is also helpful in setting menus or the audio

recording level, as well as monitoring the camera and audio status

while mounted on a tripod. The hybrid LCD monitor combines the

characteristics of both transmissive and reflective LCD panels. The

transmissive LCD panel is suited for dark conditions such as in the

studio, while the reflective LCD panel provides clear viewing in bright

conditions such as under strong sunlight.

Simultaneous Operation
of LCD Monitor and
Viewfinder

The LCD monitor and

viewfinder can be used

simultaneously. This allows

an operator to perform focus

adjustments on the subject

with the black and white LCD

viewfinder, while adjusting the

color balance with the LCD

monitor.

Large-sized Handle

The top height of the handle is about 10 mm higher than that of the

DSR-PD150/PD150P. The handle design has also been enhanced for

a better and easier grip.

On-handle Zoom Lever and
Rec. Start/Stop Button

In order to facilitate zoom control and recording

operation during low-angle shooting, an

additional zoom lever and a rec. start/stop

button have been added to the carrying

handle. Zoom speed can be selected

from H (faster), L (slower) or OFF via the

three-position slide switch located on

the side of the handle.

Long Operating Time

Combined with the optional NP-F970 InfoLITHIUM

™

Rechargeable

Battery Pack, the DSR-PD170 can continuously operate in record

mode for up to ten hours. By attaching the battery and connecting the

camcorder to the supplied AD-L15 AC Adaptor, the camcorder will start

charging the battery.

Battery Life

Manual Functions

In order to provide the flexibility required in professional applications, the

DSR-PD170 allows a variety of its functions to be manually adjusted.

Comparison of images displayed on the LCD monitors of the DSR-PD150 on the left and
DSR-PD170 on the right

• Zoom

• Focus

• Iris (with smoother and more

sensitive iris control)

• Shutter speed

• Gain

• AE (Auto Exposure) Shift

• White Balance

• Custom Preset (Color Level,

Sharpness, White Balance Shift,

AGC Limit)

• ND Filters (1/4 and 1/32)

• Spotlight Button

• Backlight Button

• Digital Effects (Still, Flash Motion,

Luminance Key, Trail, Old Movie)

• Audio Recording Level (Separate or

Linked adjustment of CH1 and CH2)

• Zebra Patterns (100% or 70%)

• Guide Frame (Vertical and Horizontal

alignment of the subject to guide

frame)

Continuous

With

With LCD monitor on

With LCD viewfinder

Recording Time*

LCD viewfinder on

and LCD monitor on

NP-F570 (supplied)

195 min.

165 min.

155 min.

NP-F750 (optional)

265 min.

230 min.

215 min.

NP-F770 (optional)

400 min.

345 min.

325 min.

NP-F960 (optional)

480 min.

420 min.

395 min.

NP-F970 (optional)

600 min.

515 min.

485 min.

*6 Continuous recording time, indoors at 25°C.

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