Sony DSR-PD170 Professional Camcorder DSR-PD170 User Manual
Product codes
DSR-PD170
DSR-PD170P
Ideal for a variety of uses–from videography to
broadcast journalism with 1/3” 3CCD & 2.5” LCD
broadcast journalism with 1/3” 3CCD & 2.5” LCD
screen
Effective communication requires sharp focus and un-
compromising professionalism. The DSR-PD170P digital
camcorder was developed for professional needs. From
college campus to large-scale enterprises, the rush is on
to leverage the power of the “new media" because there’s
no time to lose.
compromising professionalism. The DSR-PD170P digital
camcorder was developed for professional needs. From
college campus to large-scale enterprises, the rush is on
to leverage the power of the “new media" because there’s
no time to lose.
The DSR-PD170P combines the latest technology:
DVCAM record and playback, state-of-the-art 1/3-inch
CCDs, PC-based editing, professional sound and built-in
special effects. Add to that surprising ease of operation at
an unexpectedly low cost and seamless compatibility with
a host of other Sony products, and your multimedia,
video-streaming or documentary-style messages are a lot
closer to realisation than you would have thought pos-
sible.
DVCAM record and playback, state-of-the-art 1/3-inch
CCDs, PC-based editing, professional sound and built-in
special effects. Add to that surprising ease of operation at
an unexpectedly low cost and seamless compatibility with
a host of other Sony products, and your multimedia,
video-streaming or documentary-style messages are a lot
closer to realisation than you would have thought pos-
sible.
Picture quality & reliability are two of the key features that
helped make the DSR-PD150P such a phenominal suc-
cess - widely regarded as the de-facto standard for pro-
fessional 3CCD compact camcorders since its launch in
2000. The new DSR-PD170P builds on this success with
improved video-audio performance, as well as a host of
ergonomic and operational improvements - specially de-
veloped in response to customer requests.
helped make the DSR-PD150P such a phenominal suc-
cess - widely regarded as the de-facto standard for pro-
fessional 3CCD compact camcorders since its launch in
2000. The new DSR-PD170P builds on this success with
improved video-audio performance, as well as a host of
ergonomic and operational improvements - specially de-
veloped in response to customer requests.
Added and Improved Functions on DSR-PD170P
(compared to earlier DSR-PD150P).
- Improved minimum illumination
- Improved audio quality for manual recording
- On-handle zoom lever and Rec start/stop button
- Larger handle size
- Larger viewfinder
- Hybrid LCD panel
- More precise Iris control
- Supplied wide conversion lens and new lens hood
- Supplied hood with built-in lens cap
- Simultaneous turn on of LCD panel and viewfinder
- i.LINK cable strap
- New body colour and new design for zoom / focus rings.
(compared to earlier DSR-PD150P).
- Improved minimum illumination
- Improved audio quality for manual recording
- On-handle zoom lever and Rec start/stop button
- Larger handle size
- Larger viewfinder
- Hybrid LCD panel
- More precise Iris control
- Supplied wide conversion lens and new lens hood
- Supplied hood with built-in lens cap
- Simultaneous turn on of LCD panel and viewfinder
- i.LINK cable strap
- New body colour and new design for zoom / focus rings.
Features
1/3-inch 3CCD with high sensitivity and S/N ratio
The DSR-PD170P incorporates three 1/3-inch CCDs with
450,000 pixels (effective 400,000 pixels). The 1/3-inch
size contributes to high sensitivity, improves the signal-to-
noise ratio and reduces smear levels. The optical system
supports a 58 mm lens with 12x zoom.
450,000 pixels (effective 400,000 pixels). The 1/3-inch
size contributes to high sensitivity, improves the signal-to-
noise ratio and reduces smear levels. The optical system
supports a 58 mm lens with 12x zoom.
Professional 2ch audio input
The DSR-PD170P has two XLR audio input connectors
which provide balanced connection to a range of profes-
sional microphones and other pro-audio signals. It also
features independent control of two audio channels.
which provide balanced connection to a range of profes-
sional microphones and other pro-audio signals. It also
features independent control of two audio channels.
Hybrid 2.5-inch LCD colour monitor
The DSR-PD170P features a fold-out, tilting colour monit-
or that allows you to check recording quality, confirm play-
back on location, and conveniently set levels using the
on-screen menu. A new precision Hybrid LCD panel
(Transmissive and Reflective, 211,200 dots) has been ad-
opted allowing clear viewing even in bright sunshine.
or that allows you to check recording quality, confirm play-
back on location, and conveniently set levels using the
on-screen menu. A new precision Hybrid LCD panel
(Transmissive and Reflective, 211,200 dots) has been ad-
opted allowing clear viewing even in bright sunshine.
Precision Black & White viewfinder
The DSR-PD170P is equipped with an 180,000-dot LCD
black-and-white viewfinder, which provides 500 lines of
horizontal resolution - more than 20 percent higher than
equivalent colour viewfinders. A larger size viewfinder and
eye-cup are supplied as standard, and the window size of
the magnifier has been enlarged allowing more comfort-
able use of the viewfinder than those of the previous
model.
black-and-white viewfinder, which provides 500 lines of
horizontal resolution - more than 20 percent higher than
equivalent colour viewfinders. A larger size viewfinder and
eye-cup are supplied as standard, and the window size of
the magnifier has been enlarged allowing more comfort-
able use of the viewfinder than those of the previous
model.
The LCD panel and viewfinder can be turned on simultan-
eously, allowing the user to control the focus on the view-
finder and set the camera angle on the LCD panel.
eously, allowing the user to control the focus on the view-
finder and set the camera angle on the LCD panel.
Optical Super SteadyShot
The DSR-PD170P employs the Super SteadyShot to de-
tect the horizontal and vertical movements separately.
The prism system located in the front of the lens adjusts
and optically compensates for any unsteadiness.
tect the horizontal and vertical movements separately.
The prism system located in the front of the lens adjusts
and optically compensates for any unsteadiness.
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