Sony DSR-PD170 Professional Camcorder DSR-PD170 User Manual
Product codes
DSR-PD170
iris, shutter speed, white balance, filters, backlight, digital
effects and more.
effects and more.
Clearer focus during recording.
You will optimise your image clarity and capture a sharp-
er, more focused picture with the DSR-PD170P’s high-
resolution black-and-white viewfinder. Of course, you can
always adjust the colour balances in post-production edit-
ing, but clear definition cannot be corrected for after the
taping has been done.
er, more focused picture with the DSR-PD170P’s high-
resolution black-and-white viewfinder. Of course, you can
always adjust the colour balances in post-production edit-
ing, but clear definition cannot be corrected for after the
taping has been done.
No more “camera shake”.
Unlike many other camcorders, the DSR-PD170P does
not use digital processing to correct for camera shake,
because this technique can create digital noise. Instead,
by detecting vertical and horizontal movements independ-
ently, the DSR-PD170P’s prism system compensates op-
tically for the unsteadiness.
not use digital processing to correct for camera shake,
because this technique can create digital noise. Instead,
by detecting vertical and horizontal movements independ-
ently, the DSR-PD170P’s prism system compensates op-
tically for the unsteadiness.
Hybrid LCD monitor lets you check as you go.
You can use the precision Hybrid 2.5-inch LCD colour
monitor (Transmissive and Reflective, 211,200 dots) to
monitor (Transmissive and Reflective, 211,200 dots) to
view the image as it records – or to check the playback
picture on location, even in direct sunshine. It also makes
setting menus and audio recording levels easier and is
convenient for monitoring the action while the camera is
mounted on a tripod.
picture on location, even in direct sunshine. It also makes
setting menus and audio recording levels easier and is
convenient for monitoring the action while the camera is
mounted on a tripod.
Time-code settings enhance efficiency
Because you can set time codes either in “record run” or
“free run” you can use these codes to identify tapes – and
specific locations on them – during editing. This enhances
editing efficiency and reduces editing costs. An index can
also be marked while recording through the camera or
from an external video source.
“free run” you can use these codes to identify tapes – and
specific locations on them – during editing. This enhances
editing efficiency and reduces editing costs. An index can
also be marked while recording through the camera or
from an external video source.
Even greater value-for-money.
The wide conversion lens VCL-HG0758 and new lens
hood LSF-S58 are bundled with the DSR-PD170P as
standard, keeping the price range of earlier model
DSR-PD150P.
hood LSF-S58 are bundled with the DSR-PD170P as
standard, keeping the price range of earlier model
DSR-PD150P.
Technical Specifications
Lens
12:1 Variable Speed (1.2-22 sec) zoom lens (48x Digital zoom) f =6.0 to 72.0mm; F1.6 to
2.4; Filter Diameter 58mm
2.4; Filter Diameter 58mm
Focus
Auto/Manual(ring)/Infinity/One push auto
Imaging Device
3x 1/3 inches CCD, Gross 450 000 pixel /Effective 400 000 pixel, Progressive/Interlace
Scan
Scan
White Balance
Auto/One-push/Outdoor(5800K)/Indoor(3200K)
Shutter Speed
1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600, 1/1000,
1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000 second
1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000 second
Iris
Auto/Manual
Gain
0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18dB
Minimum Illumination
1 Lux
Horizontal Resolution
530 lines
Viewfinder
180,000 dot Black&White LCD
Built-in Speaker
Dynamic Speaker 20mm
LCD
Hybrid, 2.5 type 211,200 dots (960H x 220V)
Tape Speed
Approx. 28.2 mm/sec (DVCAM mode)
Approx. 18.8 mm/sec (DV SP mode)
Approx. 18.8 mm/sec (DV SP mode)
Maximum Recording Time
40 minutes (DVCAM mode)
Video Signal
CCIR Standard, PAL colour system
Connectors
S-Video IN/OUT: Mini-DIN 4 pin x 1
Video IN/OUT: RCA pin x 1
Audio IN/OUT: RCA pin x 2
Audio IN: XLR 3-pin female, x 2
i.LINK(DV IN/OUT): 4-pin x 1
Headphone: Stereo mini-jack (0.35mm) x 1
External DC IN: 8.4 V for AC-L15 AC adaptor
LANC: Stereo mini-mini jack(0.25mm) x 1
Video IN/OUT: RCA pin x 1
Audio IN/OUT: RCA pin x 2
Audio IN: XLR 3-pin female, x 2
i.LINK(DV IN/OUT): 4-pin x 1
Headphone: Stereo mini-jack (0.35mm) x 1
External DC IN: 8.4 V for AC-L15 AC adaptor
LANC: Stereo mini-mini jack(0.25mm) x 1
Power Consumption
REC with Viewfinder only: 4.0 W
REC with LCD only: 5.4W
Playback on LCD: 3.5 W
REC with LCD only: 5.4W
Playback on LCD: 3.5 W
Dimensions / Mass
136 x 180 x 456 mm / Approx. 1.5kg
(camcorder only, excl. microphone, battery, tape)
(camcorder only, excl. microphone, battery, tape)
DSR-PD170P
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