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Focus, Spot Meter and Playback Zoom.Moreover,the touch-panel function helps in selecting
and viewing pictures on the Memory Stick media card loaded into the camcorder.
InfoLITHIUM
®
‘M series’ Battery System
The DSR-PDX10 incorporates the InfoLITHIUM ‘M series’ Battery System. An IC chip is
included in the battery and transmits the remaining capacity of the battery, accurate to
the minute, to the camcorder.
Still-Picture Recording (Progressive Shutter System)
The DSR-PDX10 incorporates a digital-still camera function used in combination with
the Memory Stick media card.Thanks to the Mega Pixel CCDs, still pictures with
Mega Pixel quality can be recorded to the Memory Stick media card. The image size
can be 640 x 480 (VGA) or 1152 x 864, and picture quality can be selected from
Superfine, Fine or Standard modes. Up to 1,978 images at 640 x 480 size, or up to
608 images at 1152 x 864 size can be recorded on an optional 128 MB type
Memory Stick media card in Standard mode. Still images can also be recorded onto
DVCAM/DV tape when in the Tape Photo mode.
MPEG Movie Recording
Moving pictures and audio can be recorded on the Memory Stick media card in the
MPEG-1 format.The image size can be chosen from Presentation mode (320 x 240)
or Video Mail mode (160 x 112). Up to 85 minutes of recording is available on a
128-MB Memory Stick media card in the Video Mail mode. Either the camera output
or tape playback pictures can be converted to the MPEG-1 format and recorded to the
Memory Stick media card.
Other Features
■ Digital Program Editing* allows auto
assembly-like editing without an
edit controller.
■ Memory Mix: Images stored on a
Memory Stick media card can be
combined with the camera images
and recorded to the camcorder tape.
■ TC/User Bit Preset Capability
■ Audio Dubbing
(only for DVCAM recorded tape)
■ Color Bar (BARS)
■ Hour Meter
*Frame accuracy is not guaranteed.
Compact and Lightweight
The DSR-PDX10 is a highly portable, hand-held type camcorder which weighs 1050 g
(2 lb 5 oz) with a battery and tape. This mobility is a major asset in the field of
professional acquisition.
XLR 2-ch Audio Adaptor
The DSR-PDX10 comes equipped with two XLR audio input connectors for connecting
professional microphones.The input level can be selected from Mic/Line/Mic
Attenuator positions. Both channels offer low-cut filter ON/OFF selection as well as
+48 V DC mic power.INPUT 1 audio can be recorded on either CH1, or both CH1 and
CH2 audio tracks (selected by a switch).The recording level of CH1 and CH2 can be
controlled independently when the XLR adaptor is used.
USB Streaming Function
The DSR-PDX10 can stream video and audio via its USB port. In Camera mode, video
and audio are captured and converted to motion JPEG signals in real-time, and
subsequently streamed. Similarly in the VCR mode, the playback signal is converted to
motion JPEG and streamed through the USB port.
180,000-Dot Precision Black-and-White LCD Viewfinder
The 0.44-inch type black-and-white LCD viewfinder provides 500 lines of horizontal
resolution.This enables easy manual focusing.
3.5-inch* Type 246,400-Dot Precision Color LCD Monitor
The DSR-PDX10 incorporates a high-resolution color LCD monitor for monitoring the
picture during recording, or checking the playback picture on location.
*Viewable area measured diagonally.
Touch Panel Operation
The LCD monitor also provides touch-panel control.
This allows operators to adjust frequently used
camera functions by simply touching the area of
the image on the LCD where they want to make an
alteration. Touch-adjustable features include Spot
VTR FEATURES
Recording/Playback of the DVCAM/DV (SP mode) Format
The DSR-PDX10 uses the DVCAM format to offer professional video and audio quality
as well as professional reliability.The DVCAM format uses 8-bit digital component
recording with a 5:1 compression ratio and a sampling rate of 4:1:1(for 525/60)/4:2:0
(for 625/50).The unique compression algorithm provides excellent picture quality and
superb multi-generation performance.The wider 15 µm track pitch, as compared to
the 10 µm track pitch for the DV format, provides high reliability for professional
editing results.The DVCAM format also incorporates an Audio Lock function to provide
professional audio-editing capabilities.The DSR-PDX10 is capable of recording and
playing back DV-format tapes (SP mode only) if a longer operating time is required.
(Up to 60 minutes with a mini-size cassette).
Various Interfaces
■ i.LINK
®
(DV) interface
■ Analog Audio,Video In/Out (AV-mini, S-Video)
■ USB (Mini-B)
■ Headphone (Stereo-mini)
■ Remote (LANC)
*i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product
is equipped with an IEEE 1394 connector.i.LINK stands for IEEE
1394-1995 standards and their revisions. is the logo for
products that implement i.LINK.All products with an i.LINK
connector may not communicate with each other.Please refer to
the documentation that comes with any device having an i.LINK
connector for information on compatibility,operating conditions,
and proper connection. For information on any Sony device hav-
ing an i.LINK connection contact Sony at 1-800-686-7669.
CONVENIENT FEATURES
XLR 2-ch Audio Input Adaptor (terminal)
Touch Panel LCD Monitor
XLR 2-ch Audio Input Adaptor (Select Switch)
Continuous Recording Time (approx.)
DSR-PDX10 DSR-PDX10P
With Viewfinder With LCD Monitor With Viewfinder With LCD Monitor
NP-FM50 90 min. 70 min. 95 min. 75 min.
NP-QM71 225 min. 180 min. 235 min. 185 min.
NP-QM91 345 min. 275 min. 360 min. 285 min.
*Continuous Recording Time:Indoor at 77 °F.
Function Keys (LCD panel side)