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DVCAM FEATURES
Operational Features
Advanced Features for Professional 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 recorded picture, or checking the playback picture on location.
With its large screen, it is also helpful in setting menus or the audio
recording level, as well as monitoring the camera and audio status
while mounted on a tripod. The hybrid LCD monitor combines the
characteristics of both transmissive and reflective LCD panels. The
transmissive LCD panel is suited for dark conditions such as in the
studio, while the reflective LCD panel provides clear viewing in bright
conditions such as under strong sunlight.
Simultaneous Operation of
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
The LCD monitor and viewfinder
can be used simultaneously. This
allows an operator to perform
focus adjustments on the subject
with the black and white LCD
viewfinder, while adjusting the
color balance with the LCD
monitor.
Large-sized Handle
The top height of the handle is about 10 mm higher than that of the
DSR-PD150/PD150P. The handle design has also been enhanced for
a better and easier grip.
On-handle Zoom Lever and
Rec. Start/Stop Button
In order to facilitate zoom control and recording
operation during low-angle shooting, an
additional zoom lever and a rec. start/stop
button have been added to the carrying
handle. Zoom speed can be selected
from H (faster), L (slower) or OFF via the
three-position slide switch located on
the side of the handle.
Long Operating Time
Combined with the optional NP-F960 InfoLITHIUM
™
battery pack,
the DSR-PD170 can continuously operate in record mode for up to
eight hours. By attaching the battery and connecting the camcorder
to the supplied AD-L15 AC Adaptor, the camcorder will start charging
the battery.
Battery Life
Manual Functions
In order to provide the flexibility required in professional applications, the
DSR-PD170 allows a variety of its functions to be manually adjusted.
Comparison of images displayed on the LCD monitors of the DSR-PD150 on the left and
DSR-PD170 on the right
• Zoom
• Focus
• Iris
(with smoother and more
sensitive iris control)
• Shutter speed
• Gain
• AE
(Auto Exposure)
Shift
• White Balance
• Custom Preset
(Color Level,
Sharpness, White Balance Shift,
AGC Limit)
• ND Filters
(1/4 and 1/32)
• Spotlight Button
• Backlight Button
• Digital Effects
(Still, Flash Motion,
Luminance Key, Trail, Old Movie)
• Audio Recording Level
(Separate or
Linked adjustment of CH1 and CH2)
• Zebra Patterns
(100% or 70%)
• Guide Frame
(Vertical and Horizontal
alignment of the subject to guide
frame)
Continuous
With
With LCD monitor on
With LCD viewfinder
Recording Time*
6
LCD viewfinder on
and LCD monitor on
NP-F330 (supplied)
60 min.
50 min.
45 min.
NP-F550 (optional)
130 min.
110 min.
105 min.
NP-F750 (optional)
265 min.
230 min.
215 min.
NP-F960 (optional)
480 min.
420 min.
395 min.
*6 Continuous recording time, indoors at 25°C.
