Sony DVCAM DSR-PD170 manual

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    3CCD Digital Camcorder NTSC/P AL DSR-PD1 70 DSR-PD1 70P For Professional Results[...]

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    04 INTRODUCTION A “handy” ad dition to t he DV CAM ™ ca m cor der family – The DSR- PD1 70 DSR- PD1 70 The DSR-PD170* 1 is a 1/3-inch type 3CCD Digital Camcorder that uses the DVCAM format. Like its pr edecessor , the market acclaimed DSR-PD150/PD150P , the DSR-PD170 addresses a broad spectrum of applications - fr om video journalism, weddi[...]

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    01 DVCAM FEA TURES Camera Featur es The Professional Pictur e Quality Y ou 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 rat[...]

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    02 DVCAM FEA TURES Operational Featur es Advanced Features for Pr ofessional 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 recor ded picture, or checking the playback picture on location. W ith its large screen, it is also helpful i[...]

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    03 DVCAM FEA TURES / SPECIFICA TIONS DSR-PD170/PD170P Specifications Digital Still Camera Functions with Memory Stick ™ Media The Memory Photo function allows the camera to be switched to progr essive scan mode for capturing still images. VGA-sized files are r ecorded on the Memory Stick media. The Memory Mix function can combine the still images[...]

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    Optional Accessories Some of the following accessories may not be available in certain countries. For details, please contact your nearest Sony of f ice. MK10072V1OHB03OCT Printed in Japan on recycled paper Distributed by NP-F550/NP-F750/NF-F960 InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery Pack VF-58PK Filter Kit, PL Filter and Multi-coat Filter AV -V700A AC A[...]