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DVCAM FEATURES
Camera Features
The Professional Picture Quality You Demand
3CCD Camera System
The DSR-PD170 incorporates three 1/3-inch type CCDs, each with
380,000 pixels, and the DSR-PD170P incorporates three 1/3-inch type
CCDs, each with 450,000 pixels. The 1/3-inch size CCDs contribute
to the high sensitivity and high signal-to-noise ratio. These CCDs are
capable of interlace scan to acquire moving images and progressive*
scan to capture still images.
*2 Moving images cannot be acquired in the progressive scan mode.
Advanced HAD
™
Technology
Advanced HAD technology reduces fixed pattern noise and vertical
smear, thus allowing the camera to achieve a high sensitivity and
excellent signal to noise ratio.
Low Light Shooting
The minimum illumination has been improved from 2lx for the
DSR-PD150/PD150P to 1lx thanks to the use of an enhanced noise-
reduction process.
Optical 12x Zoom Lens
The optical 12x zoom lens*
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allows the DSR-PD170 to maintain picture
quality even at high zoom ratios.
*3 Digital zoom of 24x or 48x can also be achieved by the proper menu selection.
Recorder Features
High-Quality Digital Recording for Professionals
DVCAM/DV Selectable Recording
The DSR-PD170 adopts the DVCAM format, which uses 8-bit digital
component recording with a 5:1 compression ratio and a sampling rate
of 4:1:1 (for 525/60) or 4:2:0 (for 625/50). The unique compression
algorithm provides excellent picture quality and superb multi-
generation dubbing performance. An audio lock mode synchronizes
the audio to the video for professional editing results. Should a longer
record time be required, the DSR-PD170 is also capable of recording
and playing back DV format signals (SP mode only)*
2 Ch. XLR Audio Input and
Supplied Directional Microphone
The DSR-PD170 provides two XLR audio input connectors
for connecting professional microphones or for feeding an
Optical Super SteadyShot
The DSR-PD170 employs the Super SteadyShot system, in which
horizontal and vertical movements are detected independently by the
sensors.
optically compensates for unsteady camera handling, while maintaining
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image quality.
Large 180,000-dot LCD Precision Black & White
Viewfinder
The 0.44-inch*
of horizontal resolution. In addition, a large-sized eyecup is used, and
the window size of the magnifier has also been enlarged. This allows
easier focusing and more comfortable use of the viewfinder.
*4 Viewable area, measured diagonally
16:9 Widescreen Acquisition Mode
The DSR-PD170 is capable of widescreen 16:9 acquisition image
capturing (video only), producing true 16:9 images. This is different
from the letterboxing view commonly used in many equivalent models.
external audio source. The input level can be selected from Mic/Line/
Mic Attenuator positions. 48 V microphone power can be supplied.
INPUT 1 audio can be recorded on CH1 only, or both CH1 and CH2 audio
tracks (selected by switch). One directional microphone is supplied.
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*5 The transition from cut to cut
may not be smooth between
scenes where the recording
format is changed from DV to
DVCAM, or vice versa. This is
16-bit/12-bit PCM Digital Sound and
a normal and expected
phenomenon. Audio Dub
Audio Dub Capability
mode is NOT possible when
The DSR-PD170 records two channels of audio with the 48 kHz/16-bit
recorded in DV (SP) format.
or 32 kHz/12-bit mode. On a pre-recorded tape with two channels
recorded in the 32 kHz/12-bit mode, it can dub an additional two
channels through the external microphone input (XLR connectors or
RCA pin jacks, DVCAM recorded tape only).
Additional Recorder Features
®
System
The prism system located behind the lens adjusts and
type black and white LCD viewfinder provides 500 lines
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16:9 recording mode
Interval recording function
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