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Sony PD150 Operating Manual

Sony PD150 Operating Manual

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PrECAuTionS
Avoid mechanical shock
N
Keep camcorder away from strong
N
magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration
Keep Power switch set to off when
N
not in use
Do not get wet or use near water
N
Do not aim at the sun or other bright
N
objects
Do not expose camcorder to
N
extreme temperatures
Do not leave unattended (remember
N
borrower is totally responsible for loss
or damage)
Do not touch lens surface
N
Do not try to clean viewfinder or LCD
N
panel
Do not lift or carry by viewfinder
N
Do not wrap up the camcorder and
N
use, to prevent internal heat buildup
Do not force camera to accept
N
tape make sure that there are no
protruding labels on the tape.
SuppLy power with a Battery paCk:
Lift up the Viewfinder and insert the battery
pack with the downward arrow on the battery
pack facing down. Slide the battery pack
down until it clicks into place.
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Sony Pd150 & Pd170
SuppLy power with the aC aDapter:
Connect the aC adapter to a power outlet,
then connect the camcorder and the aC
power adapter using the supplied cord.

Charging the Battery:

Simply supply power with the aC adapter while
the battery is inserted, and leave the power
switch set to oFF. approx. charging time for full
battery: normal battery 2.5 hours, extended life
battery: 6.5 hours
CaSSette inSertion:
note: use only DVCaM or Mini DV cassettes.
i
Connect the camcorder to a power source
and slide the eJeCt button. the cassette
compartment automatically opens. insert a
cassette with the write-protect tab facing
upward and the window side facing out, and
gently press the puSh button on the outside of
the compartment until the door clicks shut.
reCorD MoDe
the pd150/170 are capable of recording
in both DVCaM and DVSp modes. while
evergreen supports both, other cameras do
not. So if you plan on using a tape between this
and any other camera use DVSp mode.
ViDeo reCorDing:
First remove the hood cap. while pressing the
green center button on the power switch, set
it to CaMera. press the red Start/Stop button
to start recording. the 'rec' indicator appears
in the viewfinder and the red lamp indicator
lights up in the front of the camcorder. Press the
Start/Stop button again to stop recording.
The Evergreen State College
Operating Guide for
360.867.6253
sony3chip | 10.06.08 | JW

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  • Page 1: Charging The Battery

    Do not get wet or use near water the compartment until the door clicks shut. Do not aim at the sun or other bright objects reCorD MoDe the pd150/170 are capable of recording Do not expose camcorder to in both DVCaM and DVSp modes. while extreme temperatures evergreen supports both, other cameras do Do not leave unattended (remember not. So if you plan on using a tape between this borrower is totally responsible for loss and any other camera use DVSp mode.
  • Page 2 MEdiA LoAn Sony Pd150 & Pd170 ManuaL aDJuStMentS gain For iris, Shutter speed, gain and white balance to adjust gain set auto LoCk to manual you must use the auto LoCk switch in the position and press gain, gain indicator should manual position. appear in the viewfinder. turn the SeL/puSh eXeC dial to adjust gain to the desired setting.
  • Page 3 Sony Pd150 & Pd170 MEdiA LoAn ManuaL FoCuS: Set the FoCuS switch to ManuaL. rotate the FoCuS ring to adjust focus. press the puSh auto button to auto focus momentarily. uSing the nD FiLter: the neutral Density Filter can allow you to shoot clearly even under too bright conditions.

  • Page 4: Interval Recording

    SounD LeVeLS ManuaLLy: note on aniMating: While the Sound levels are set automatically by default. pd150/170 is capable of some animation techniques, we highly recommend using the press the Menu button and turn the SeL/puSh animac instead. it’s just better. eXeC dial to select the tape Set menu, then press the dial.
  • Page 5 Complete this written portion on a separate sheet of paper before arriving for your operational proficiency. what general precautions should you observe when using the pD150/170? List the steps in providing battery power to the camera. how long should you charge a battery? how long will it last? List the steps involved in using the aC adaptor to provide power to the camera.
  • Page 6 (To bE donE during your SChEduLEd APPoinTMEnT) remove the pD150/170 from the case and identify all controls and parts. Correctly and securely set up the pD150/170 to a tripod. attach the pD150/170 to its aC adaptor and a monitor.

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