Sony DSRPD100A User Manual

NTSC  
Digital Camcorder  
-
DSR PD100A  
*Simulated Picture  
Camcorder Operation –  
Convenient Features  
and a Variety of  
Accessories  
Color 3.5-inch LCD Monitor  
The DSR-PD100A has a large 3.5-inch color LCD monitor  
with 184,000 pixels, opening 90 degrees to the side and  
swiveling 180 degrees. It allows the user to shoot the  
object in low and high  
angle conditions  
while monitoring the  
picture. The LCD is  
also useful for viewing  
Compact and Lightweight  
The DSR-PD100A is a highly portable  
a recorded tape,  
or stored picture.  
camcorder, which weighs just 1 kg (2.2 lbs) with a battery  
and a tape. A magnesium alloy die cast body keeps it  
light but robust. This mobility is a major asset in the field  
of professional acquisition.  
InfoLITHIUM Battery  
The DSR-PD100A uses a InfoLITHIUM battery system.  
The supplied NP-F330 and optional NP-F950/B batteries  
communicate with the camcorder so that the DSR-PD100A  
can indicate the remaining battery capacity within one minute  
of accuracy on the large LCD monitor or the viewfinder.  
Still Image Recording  
The DSR-PD100A can record high quality still images  
with the progressive scan CCDs on both tape and  
removable memory media.  
RMT-811 Wireless Remote Commander  
Start / Stop / Zoom of the camcorder and VTR  
operation, plus slow playback or search can be  
controlled by the supplied RMT-811 Wireless  
Remote Commander.  
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1 Tape Photo Mode  
The still images scanned in interlace or progressive scan  
mode can be recorded on the tape.  
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2 Memory Photo Mode  
The still images scanned in the progressive scan mode  
are recorded onto a removable memory media.  
Depending on the subject, you can select the picture  
quality from three modes: Super Fine (SFN), Fine (FIN) or  
Standard (STD).  
XLR Adaptor  
The supplied XLR adaptor attaches onto the Intelligent  
accessory shoe of the camcorder, allowing external  
professional microphones to be connected.  
Through the XLR adaptor, phantom DC Power (+48 V) for  
a microphone is also supplied from the DSR-PD100A. On  
the XLR adaptor, a GAIN switch is incorporated to  
deal with low-level sounds, like the output from  
a dynamic microphone.  
Mode  
Super Fine  
19~23  
1/4  
Fine  
38~45  
1/6  
Standard  
63~75  
1/10  
Number of storable images  
Compression ratio  
* (with the 4 MB Memory Stick)  
3 Memory Stick”Media and PC Card Adaptor  
The memory card slot for a PC card is located on the  
rear of the unit. A PCMCIA card (ATA/type2)* and the  
IC recording media Memory Stick** can be inserted  
into the slot. Sony's Memory Stick is  
a compact, thin and highly  
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Wide Angle Conversion Lens  
A 0.7 x wide conversion lens is supplied, complete with  
lens hood and lens cap.  
Long Battery Recording Time  
reliable removable  
Thanks to the lower power consumption, the DSR-PD100A  
can record up to approximately 7.5 hours, with the 3CCD  
camcorder. (40 min. / tape)  
IC memory media.  
When the Memory  
Stick is installed into  
the Memory Stick /  
Continuous Recording Time  
NP-F330 (supplied)  
With LCD OFF  
70 min  
With LCD ON  
55 min  
PC Card Adaptor**,  
you can use it as a regular PCMCIA card.  
NP-F950/B (option)  
465 min  
365 min  
*A PC card is not supplied.  
** The 4 MB Memory Stick and Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor are supplied.  
Optional Accessories  
Specifications  
Electret Condenser  
Microphone  
Lens:  
12:1 variable speed (1.83-26.5 sec) zoom lens  
f = 4.3 to 51.6 mm; F1.6 to 2.8;  
Filter diameter 52 mm  
ECM-670  
Focus:  
Auto/Manual (ring)/Infinity  
Imaging Device:  
Three 1/4-inch color CCDs, 380,000 pixels  
Progressive/Interlace Scan  
Auto/One-push/Outdoor/Indoor  
1/4 to 1/10000 seconds  
White Balance:  
Shutter Speed:  
Exposure:  
Microphone Holder  
Auto/Manual (Exposure dial, Program AE)  
4 lx  
CAC-12  
Minimum Illumination:  
Horizontal Resolution:  
Viewfinder:  
500 TV lines  
180,000 dot Color LCD, Zebra Pattern  
Audio Signal:  
Rec:  
48 kHz/16-bit, 32 kHz/12-bit  
Playback: 48 kHz/16-bit, 32 kHz/12-bit  
Playback: 32 kHz/16-bit, 44.1 kHz/16-bit  
Stereo electret condenser microphone  
Dynamic speaker  
Built-in Microphone:  
Built-in Speaker:  
LCD:  
Microphone Cable  
EC-0.3C2  
EC-0.5C2  
TFT Active Matrix, 3.5-inch  
184,580 pixels (839 x 220)  
Tape Speed:  
Approx. 28.2 mm/s (DVCAM mode)  
40 minutes (with PDVM-40ME)  
EIA Standard, NTSC color system  
PC Card Standard ATA specifications Type II  
Power Requirement: 3.3/5 V  
Maximum Recording Time:  
Video Signal:  
Memory Card Slot:  
InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable  
Battery Pack  
Capacity: 2 MB to 64MB*  
NP-F950/B  
NP-F730H  
NP-F550  
(* When formatted by DSR-PD100A)  
Recording Signals: Camera signal, VTR signal  
Image Size: VGA (640 x 480)  
Image Compression: JPEG  
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Connectors:  
Audio/Video IN/OUT : Special AV Mini  
Audio/Video IN/OUT: (converts to Phono) x 1  
S-Video IN/OUT: Mini-DIN 4 pin x 1  
MIC IN: Stereo Mini x 1 (XLR 3-pin x 1, via adaptor)  
i.LINK(DV IN/OUT): 4-pin x 1  
IC Recording Media  
Memory Stick  
MSA-4A (4MB)  
MSA-8A (8MB)  
MSA-16A (16MB)  
LANC: Stereo mini-mini x 1  
Headphone: Stereo mini x 1  
External DC IN: 8.4 V (AC-L10 AC Adaptor)  
Operating Temperature:  
Storage Temperature:  
Power Requirements:  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions:  
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)  
DC 7.2 V (Battery), DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
4.3 W using the viewfinder/5.3 W using the LCD  
93 x 112 x 193.5 mm  
i.LINK Cable  
VMC-IL4415  
(1.5m,4pin-4pin)  
VMC-IL4435  
(3.5m,4pin-4pin)  
(3 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 7 5/8 inches)  
VMC-IL4615  
(1.5m,4pin-6pin)  
Weight:  
Approx. 900 g /1 lb 15 oz  
VMC-IL4635  
* Picture quality by using the analog input is not adequate for professional use.  
(3.5m,4pin-6pin)  
i.LINK Cable  
CCFD-3L  
Supplied Accessories  
(4pin-6pin with lock)  
AC-L10 AC Adaptor, NP-F330 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable battery pack,  
RMT-811 Remote Commander and R6 batteries (2), XLR Adaptor,  
Memory Stick/PC Card Adaptor, Memory Stick, Special Stereo AV Cable  
Wide Conversion Lens, Lens Hood, Lens Cap, Carrying Belt  
Sony Electronics Inc.  
Broadcast and Professional Company  
1 Sony Drive  
Distributed by  
Park Ridge, NJ 07656  
©1999 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved.  
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.  
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
All non-metric weights and measures are approximate.  
V-11042  
Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.  
MK7379V1MG99AUG  
Printed in U.S.A. (10/00)  
DVCAM, i.LINK, Super SteadyShot, Handycam, InfoLITHIUM and  
Memory Stick are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  

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