DSRPD170P - Camcorder SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Professional digital camcorder
Brand	Sony
Model	DSR-PD170P
Main function	Automatic logo overlay for copyright protection
Logo storage medium	Memory Stick (JPEG format 640x480 pixels)
Supported logo file formats	JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, PNG, DVF (conversion via PictureGear)
Overlay methods	Luminance key (white background) and Chroma key (blue background)
Password	Maximum 8 characters (A-Z, 0-9, blank)
Display	LCD screen and viewfinder
Power supply	Rechargeable battery or AC adapter
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 125 x 180 x 342 mm
Weight	Approx. 1.6 kg
Maintenance	Do not remove the battery or Memory Stick during logo recording
Security	Memory Stick write protection (LOCK tab)
Repairability	Contact an authorized Sony dealer for memory formatting
Supplied accessories	Cables, AC adapter (typical)

Frequently Asked Questions - DSRPD170P SONY

How to activate automatic logo overlay?

To activate the function, hold down the MEMORY MIX button while sliding the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA, then hold it for about five seconds. Then go to the menu, select LOGO INS and set INSERT to ON.

How to set a password for the LOGO INS function?

Go to the menu while holding MEMORY MIX, select LOGO INS then NEW ENTRY. Use the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to choose characters (up to 8) and confirm with EXECUTE. The password should be hard to guess.

What to do if I forget my LOGO INS password?

If you forget your password, you cannot change the LOGO INS setting. The camcorder memory must be formatted by an authorized Sony technician, which will be charged even under warranty. Contact your dealer.

What image formats are accepted for the logo file?

The logo file must be in JPEG format with a resolution of 640x480 pixels (VGA size). Other formats (TIFF, BMP, GIF, PNG, DVF) can be converted using the supplied PictureGear software.

How to select a still image from a Memory Stick as a logo?

Insert the Memory Stick, hold MEMORY MIX while sliding POWER, go to the menu, choose LOGO INS > ENTRY, enter the password, then LOGO SET. Select the desired image and set CHROMA or LUMINANCE according to the background.

What is the difference between CHROMA and LUMINANCE for overlaying?

CHROMA makes the blue part of the still image transparent (blue background), ideal for an RGB background (0,0,255). LUMINANCE makes the white part transparent (white background), for an RGB background (255,255,255). Choose according to your logo's background color.

How to disable automatic logo overlay?

Go to the LOGO INS menu as for activation, select INSERT then set it to OFF. The overlay will be disabled, but the settings are retained until next change.

Can I use Memory Stick functions when the logo is activated?

No, when INSERT is ON, memory mode functions are disabled. The camcorder operates only in CAMERA mode, even if the POWER switch is on MEMORY. Additionally, progressive mode and memory overlay are not available.

What error messages can appear with LOGO INS?

LOGO NOT INSERTED: the logo is not overlaid or the Memory Stick is missing. LOGOSYSTEMERROR: corrupted system data, contact Sony support. INCORRECT PASSWORD: wrong password. FILE OPEN ERROR: unable to display the selected image.

How to completely reset the LOGO INS configuration?

Go to the LOGO INS menu, select PASSWORD then CHANGE. Enter the keyword CLEARALL and confirm with EXECUTE. All configuration will be cleared (password, logo, settings).

USER MANUAL DSRPD170P SONY

DSR-PD150/IPD150P DSR-PD170/IPD170P DSR-250/250P Auto Logo Insert for Copyright Protection

Operating Instructions GB

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The auto logo insert function is designed for copyright protection. Using this function, a registered still image is always inserted on a moving picture to assure copyright protection.

Once you set the auto logo insert function to active:

• You can insert a still image recorded in a "Memory Stick" onto a moving picture.
• You cannot shoot if you remove the "Memory Stick" that the registered logo file is stored in.
• You need your password to deactivate this function.

You can secure a copyright of a picture shot by your camcorder on the functions above.

Before using this function

Do not forget your password!

If you forget your password, the memory of the camcorder must be formatted. There is a charge for it even if your camcorder is still under guarantee.

Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor, or the "Memory Stick" while registering the logo!

Otherwise, the "Memory Stick," image data, or setting information on the LOGO INS item may be damaged, and moreover, this will cause serious damage of the camcorder.

The following functions do not work when the auto logo insert function is active:

- Progressive mode (DSR-PD150/PD150P/250/250P) - Progressive recording mode (DSR-PD170/PD170P) Memory mix - All the functions in memory mode - Even though you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, the camcorder works in CAMERA mode (DSR-PD150/PD150P/PD170/PD170P) - Even though you set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to MEMORY, the camcorder works in CAMERA mode (DSR-250/250P) - All the functions that are used with the "Memory Stick" in VCR mode (DSR-PD150/PD150P/PD170/PD170P) or in VTR mode (DSR-250/250P)

The DSR-PD170/PD170P is the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DSR-PD170/PD170P only."

Table of contents

Introduction - Auto Logo Insert 2 Preparing a logo file 3 Registering your password 4 Registering a still image to be used as a logo 6 Deactivating the auto logo insert function 10 Changing or resetting the setup 11 Precautions concerning the auto logo insert function. 13

To insert a logo file on a moving picture, there are two ways: one uses the luminance key setting and the other uses the chroma setting.

Preparation 1 Creating a logo file

Create a logo file at 640 × 480 dots (VGA size).

Luminance key (LUMINANCE)

Makes a brighter portion of a still image transparent, then records a moving picture on that portion. When you use luminance key to insert a logo file, the background (transparent portion) of the logo file must be created in white, and the ratio setting of the RGB signal must be as follows: R = 255, G = 255, and B = 255. If an image has a brighter portion other than the background, that portion may be transparent.

Chroma (CHROMA)

Makes a blue portion of a still image transparent, then records a moving picture on that portion. When you use chroma to insert a logo file, the background (transparent portion) of the logo file must be created in blue, and the ratio setting of an RGB signal must be as follows: R = 0, G = 0, and B = 255. If an image has a blue portion other than the background, that portion may be made transparent.

Preparation 2 Saving a logo file in the "Memory Stick" format

Convert a logo file format to the "Memory Stick" format, and save it in the 100msDCF folder, using the supplied application, PictureGear. (For DSR-PD170/PD170P models, PictureGear is optional.)

Notes

• The portion of a still image that is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is 90% of the original image. So, the portion near the edges may not be displayed.
• The resolution of a still image that is created using the chromakey setting is about 360 × 480 dots.

Usable file formats for a logo file

You can only use JPEG format files of 640 × 480 dots (VGA size) that correspond to the "Memory Stick" format. However, you can use the following file format images by converting them to "Memory Stick" format files using the supplied application, PictureGear: TIFF, BITMAP, GIF, PNG, and DVF. (For DSR-PD170/PD170P models, PictureGear is optional.)

You have to register your password (maximum eight digits) before using the auto logo insert function. Once you set your password, you need to enter your password to access LOGO INS in the menu setting, and to set, change, or deactivate the setting.

(1) DSR-PD150/PD150P/PD170/PD170P: While holding down MEMORY MIX, set the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA. Keep pressing MEMORY MIX for about five seconds. DSR-250/250P: Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to MEMORY and while holding down MEMORY MIX, set the POWER switch to ON. Keep pressing MEMORY MIX for about five seconds. (2) DSR-PD150/PD150P/PD170/PD170P: Press MENU to display the menu. DSR-250/250P: Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [MENU] then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LOGO INS, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select NEW ENTRY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the dial. The character you select is entered, and the cursor moves to the next column. (7) Repeat step 6 to enter characters into other columns. (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

To cancel the setting of the password

Select CANCEL in step 8, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Do not forget your password

If you forget your password, you cannot change the LOGO INS setting. In this case, the memory of the camcorder must be formatted. Formatting must be done by qualified personnel only and there is a charge for it even if your camcorder is still under guarantee. For details consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

On password characters

Do not select an easy password. A password must be difficult to unscramble.

When accessing the LOGO INS item

You cannot do any recording.

On characters you can use as your password

Each time you turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, the character changes as follows: (blank) ↔ A ↔ B ↔ ... ↔ Z ↔ (blank) ↔ 0 ↔ 1 ↔ ... ↔ 9 ↔ (blank) ↔ ... - You cannot set all eight columns to blank. If you do, "ALL BLANK" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

Registering a still image to be used as a logo

Select a still image from a "Memory Stick."

Selecting a still image

Before operating

Insert the "Memory Stick" on which the desired still image is recorded, into your camcorder.

(1) DSR-PD150/PD150P/PD170/PD170P: While holding down MEMORY MIX, set the POWER switch from OFF (CHG) to CAMERA. Keep pressing MEMORY MIX for about five seconds. DSR-250/250P: Set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to MEMORY and while holding down MEMORY MIX, set the POWER switch to ON. Keep pressing MEMORY MIX for about five seconds. (2) DSR-PD150/PD150P/PD170/PD170P: Press MENU to display the menu. DSR-250/250P: Push the CUSTOM PRESET/MENU switch in the MENU direction and release it to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LOGO INS, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ENTRY, then press the dial. (6) Enter your password. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LOGO SET, then press the dial.

(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image, then press the dial.

The selected image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder at full size.

(9) Set up CHROMA or LUMINANCE. Select CHROMA when the background of the image is blue, and select LUMINANCE when the background is white.

① Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CHROMA or LUMINANCE, then press the dial.

② Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set up LEVEL ADJ, then press the dial.

(10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.

The data file name of the image, the level of CHROMA/LUMINANCE, and the indication of CHROMA or LUMINANCE are displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

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To cancel registering the logo

Select CANCEL in step 10, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Once you register the logo

INSERT is automatically set to ON in the menu settings, and the logo will be inserted.

Notes

• Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor, or the "Memory Stick" while registering the logo data. Otherwise, the "Memory Stick" or image data in it may be damaged, and moreover, this will cause serious damage to the camcorder.
• The setting of the auto logo insert function will be kept until you set LOGO INS to OFF in the menu settings.
• When INSERT is set to ON, you cannot do any recording if the "Memory Stick" in which the registered logo is recorded is not inserted, and the following modes and functions will not be active:

- Progressive mode (DSR-PD150/PD150P/250/250P) - Progressive recording mode (DSR-PD170/PD170P) Memory mix - All the functions in memory mode - All the functions that are used with the "Memory Stick" in VCR mode (DSR-PD150/PD150P/PD170/PD170P) or in VTR mode (DSR-250/250P)

• Even though you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, the camcorder works in CAMERA mode (DSR-PD150/PD150P/PD170/PD170P).
• Even though you set the MEMORY/CAMERA/VTR selector to MEMORY, the camcorder works in CAMERA mode (DSR-250/250P).

If you enter an incorrect password

"INCORRECT PASSWORD" will be displayed.

When the selected image cannot be displayed

"FILE OPEN ERROR" will be displayed.

Depending on the background color of the image

Choose "CHROMA" when the background color is blue, or "LUMINANCE" when the background color is white.

Deactivating the auto logo insert function

Once you set LOGO INS to ON in the menu settings, information on the LOGO INS setup will be retained until you set it to OFF.

(1) Follow steps 1 to 6 on page 6. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INSERT, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OFF, then press the dial.

To insert the logo

Select ON in step 3, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Changing or resetting the setup

Changing your password

(1) Follow steps 1 to 6 on page 6. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PASSWORD, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CHANGE, then press the dial. (4) Enter the new password, and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

To cancel changing your password

Select CANCEL in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Note

If you enter "CLEARALL" in step 4, the entire setup will be cleared (p. 12).

Resetting the entire setup for the auto logo insert function

This procedure resets the entire setup for LOGO INS.

(1) Follow steps 1 to 6 on page 6. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PASSWORD, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CHANGE, then press the dial. (4) Enter "CLEARALL," and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. "CLEARED" is indicated on the screen, and the entire setup will be reset.

To cancel resetting

Select CANCEL in step 3, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Precautions concerning the auto logo insert function

Follow the precautions below.

• Do not forget your password. If you forget your password, the memory of the camcorder must be formatted. There is a charge for it even if your camcorder is still under guarantee.
• Do not remove the battery pack, the AC Adaptor, or the "Memory Stick" while registering the logo. Otherwise, the "Memory Stick," image data, or setting information on the LOGO INS item may be damaged, and moreover, this will cause serious damage to the camcorder.
• Do not break or lose the "Memory Stick" that the registered logo is recorded on. We recommend that you make a backup copy and save it to another "Memory Stick" or to your PC.
• We recommend that you set the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" to LOCK.

On the warning messages

When the following messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, their probable causes and remedies are as follows:

LOGO NOT INSERTED

The logo is not inserted properly, or the "Memory Stick" is not inserted that has the logo data.

Check if the "Memory Stick" is inserted properly, or insert the "Memory Stick" with logo data.

LOGOSYSTEMERROR

The data setting of the logo insert system is corrupted.

Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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