User manual SONY DSR-PDX10

[. . . ] 3-077-115-13 (1) DSR-PDX10 Digital Camcorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ACSerial No. TM SERIES DSR-PDX10 ©2002 Sony Corporation Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital camcorder. With your Digital camcorder, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. [. . . ] (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET in thenpressthedial. (p. 217) (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY , then press the dial. (4) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectthedesiredimagequality, thenpress thedial. , 1 LOCK POWER VCR MENU OFF (CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 3 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY SUPER FINE IMAGESIZE FINE RETURN STANDARD REMAIN 12 [MENU] : END 4 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY STANDARD IMAGESIZE RETURN REMAIN 36 [MENU] : END 140 Using a "Memory Stick" ­ Introduction Image quality settings Setting SUPER FINE (SFN) Meaning This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. Standard images are compressed to about 1/10. FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) Note In some cases, changing the image quality may not affect the image quality, depending on the type of images you are shooting. "Memory Stick" Operations Differences in image quality Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality and image size. (You can select 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 image size in the menu settings. ) 1152 × 864 image size Image quality SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD 640 × 480 image size Image quality SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD Memory capacity About 190 KB About 100 KB About 60 KB Memory capacity About 600 KB About 300 KB About 200 KB Image quality indicator The image quality indicator is not displayed during playback. When you select QUALITY The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on the screen. 141 Using a "Memory Stick" ­ Introduction Selecting the image size You can select either of two image sizes Still images: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480. (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. ) The default setting is 1152 × 864. Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is 320 × 240. (1) SetthePOWERswitchtoMEMORY. MakesurethattheLOCKswitchissetto thefurtherside(unlockposition). (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET (still , thenpressthedial(p. 217). image)orMOVIESET(movingpicture)in (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial. (4) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectthedesiredimagesize, thenpressthe dial. Theindicatorchangesasfollows: Stillimages: Movingpictures: 1152 640 320 160 1 LOCK POWER 3 STILL SET MEMORY SET 1152 STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE 1152 × 864 RETURN 640 × 480 REMAIN 12 [MENU] : END MOVIE SET MEMORY SET 320 MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE 320 × 240 REMAIN 160 × 112 RETURN VCR OFF (CHG) CAMERA MEMORY REMAIN 1min [MENU] : END 4 STILL SET MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE 640 × 480 RETURN REMAIN 40 [MENU] : END MOVIE SET MEMORY SET MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE 160 × 112 REMAIN RETURN REMAIN 5min [MENU] : END MENU 142 Using a "Memory Stick" ­ Introduction Image size settings Setting 1152 × 864 640 × 480 320 × 240 160 × 112 Meaning Records 1152 × 864 still images. Indicator 1152 Records 640 × 480 still images. 640 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures. 320 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures. 160 Approximate number of still images you can record on a "Memory Stick" The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality and image size you select and the complexity of the subject. Type of the "Memory Stick" Image quality Image size 1152 × 864 640 × 480 1152 × 864 640 × 480 1152 × 864 640 × 480 8MB (supplied) 12 images 40 images 25 images 80 images 37 images 120 images 16MB (optional) 25 images 80 images 50 images 160 images 74 images 240 images 32MB (optional) 51 images 160 images 100 images 325 images 150 images 485 images 64MB (optional) 100 images 325 images 205 images 300 images 128MB (optional) 205 images 650 images 415 images 600 images "Memory Stick" Operations SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD 650 images 1310 images 980 images 1970 images Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick" The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject. 20 sec. 320 × 240 160 × 112 The table above shows approximate number and times of still images and moving pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick" formatted by your camcorder. Note When still images recorded on your camcorder in 1152 × 864 size are played back on other equipment that does not support 1152 × 864 size, the full image may not appear, or images in the reduced size may appear in the center of the screen. 143 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" ­ Memory Photo recording You can record still images on a "Memory Stick. " Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) SetthePOWERswitchtoMEMORY. MakesurethattheLOCKswitchissetto thefurtherside(unlockposition). (2) PressPHOTOlightly. Thegreen zmarkstopsflashing, thenlightsup. The brightnessoftheimageandfocusareadjusted, beingtargetedforthemiddle oftheimageandarefixed. Recordingdoesnotstartyet. TheimagewhenyoupressedPHOTOdeeperwillberecordedonthe "MemoryStick. " 2 1152 [a][b] SFN 1 / 12 O PHOT PLAY INDEX FN 3 1 LOCK 1152 SFN O PHOT POWER You can record still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or recording standby For the details, see p. 48. VCR OFF (CHG) CAMERA PLAY INDEX FN MEMORY [a]: Number of recorded images [b]: Approximate number of images can be recorded on the "Memory Stick" 144 Recording still images on a"Memory Stick" ­ Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: ­ Digital zoom ­ Wide mode ­ Fader ­ Digital effect ­ Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes. ) ­ Title While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2 The image momentarily flickers. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. [. . . ] 230) Quick Reference * ThePLAYbuttonoftheVideocontrolbuttonshasaraisedtactiledotforeasy operation. **The+sideofVOLUMEbuttonshasaraisedtactiledotforeasyoperation. Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe ·Theintelligentaccessoryshoesuppliespowertooptionalaccessoriessuchasavideo lightormicrophone. ·TheintelligentaccessoryshoeislinkedtothePOWERswitch, allowingyoutoturnthe powersuppliedbytheshoeonandoff. Refertotheoperatinginstructionsofthe accessoryforfurtherinformation. ·Theintelligentaccessoryshoehasasafetydeviceforfixingtheinstalledaccessory securely. Toconnectanaccessory, pressdownandpushittotheend, andthentighten thescrew. [. . . ]