NTSC
Digital Camcorder
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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.
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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
*
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
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Park Ridge, NJ 07656
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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.
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