NTSC

Digital Camcorder

DSR-PD100A

*Simulated Picture
The Sony DSR-PD100A Handycam® style digital camcorder is
a new addition to the ever-growing DVCAM™ product
line-up. Within its compact and stylish body,
it boasts a newly developed 3CCD-imaging
device which provides excellent picture
quality, and a new function – still image
recording on a removable memory media.
With these features, the DSR-PD100A will
offer new opportunities for a variety of
professional applications.

Features
Camera Features – Switchable 4: 3 and
One of the best performers 16: 9 Recording Modes
in its class Although the DSR-PD100A incorporates a 4:3 image sensor,
it is capable of capturing 16:9 aspect ratio images by
Excellent Picture Quality processing them digitally via the DSP.
The DSR-PD100A has three high density 1/4-inch
CCD sensors, each with 380,000 pixels (effective VTR Features –
340,000 pixels). This newly developed 3CCD system is Powerful Digital Recording for
designed to complement the DVCAM recording format, Professional Production
with excellent picture quality for this class of camcorder.
DVCAM Format
DSP Digital Signal Processing The DSR-PD100A records in the DVCAM format to offer
The DSR-PD100A incorporates 10-bit full digital
superb video and audio quality, and reliability for
signal processing from the camera to the recorder.
professional use.
This technology offers high stability, reliability and
picture quality. i.LINK™ (DV IN/OUT) Interface
The built-in i.LINK interface provides a single cable
Progressive / connection to transfer digital video and audio with
Interlace Scan Switchable CCDs virtually no generation loss.
The CCDs in the DSR-PD100A can be switched to scan
in two ways: Interlace Scan for capturing moving images 16-bit / 12-bit PCM Audio Stereo
and Progressive Scan for capturing still images. The DSR-PD100A is capable of PCM digital recording of
The DSR-PD100A can be used as a digital still camera stereo sound in both 48 kHz mode (16-bit) and 32 kHz
as well as for shooting footage. mode (12-bit).

Super SteadyShot ® Image Stabilization Audio Dubbing Capability

A new optical system that compensates for unwanted When a recording has been made in the 12-bit mode,
camera movement without reducing image quality, stereo audio channels can be added later, while editing.
which is common to digital stabilizers.

High Zoom Ratio

A built-in 12 x zoom lens is supplemented by
a 48 x digital zoom function that can provide extreme
close up shots.

Manual Control and Full Range Auto Modes

The DSR-PD100A has manual control of modes such as
focus, gain, white balance, shutter speed and so on.
Auto modes are also included for quick operation.
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
Compact and Lightweight also useful for viewing
The DSR-PD100A is a highly portable a recorded tape,
camcorder, which weighs just 1 kg (2.2 lbs) with a battery or stored picture.
and a tape. A magnesium alloy die cast body keeps it
light but robust. This mobility is a major asset in the field InfoLITHIUM™ Battery
of professional acquisition. The DSR-PD100A uses a InfoLITHIUM battery system.
The supplied NP-F330 and optional NP-F950/B batteries
Still Image Recording communicate with the camcorder so that the DSR-PD100A
The DSR-PD100A can record high quality still images can indicate the remaining battery capacity within one minute
with the progressive scan CCDs on both tape and of accuracy on the large LCD monitor or the viewfinder.
removable memory media.

1) Tape Photo Mode RMT-811 Wireless Remote Commander

The still images scanned in interlace or progressive scan Start / Stop / Zoom of the camcorder and VTR
mode can be recorded on the tape. operation, plus slow playback or search can be
controlled by the supplied RMT-811 Wireless
2) Memory Photo Mode
Remote Commander.
The still images scanned in the progressive scan mode
are recorded onto a removable memory media.
XLR Adaptor
Depending on the subject, you can select the picture
The supplied XLR adaptor attaches onto the Intelligent
quality from three modes: Super Fine (SFN), Fine (FIN) or
accessory shoe of the camcorder, allowing external
Standard (STD).
professional microphones to be connected.
Mode Super Fine Fine Standard
Through the XLR adaptor, phantom DC Power (+ 48 V ) for
Number of storable images 19~23 38~45 63~75
a microphone is also supplied from the DSR-PD100A. On
Compression ratio 1/4 1/6 1/10
the XLR adaptor, a GAIN switch is incorporated to
* (with the 4 MB Memory Stick)
deal with low-level sounds, like the output from
3) “Memory Stick”™ Media and PC Card Adaptor a dynamic microphone.
The memory card slot for a PC card is located on the
rear of the unit. A PCMCIA card (ATA/type2)* and the Wide Angle Conversion Lens
IC recording media Memory Stick** can be inserted A 0.7 x wide conversion lens is supplied, complete with
into the slot. Sony's Memory Stick is lens hood and lens cap.
a compact, thin and highly
reliable removable Long Battery Recording Time
IC memory media. Thanks to the lower power consumption, the DSR-PD100A
When the Memory can record up to approximately 7.5 hours, with the 3CCD
Stick is installed into camcorder. (40 min. / tape)
the Memory Stick / Continuous Recording Time With LCD OFF With LCD ON
PC Card Adaptor**, NP-F330 (supplied) 70 min 55 min
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
Lens: 12:1 variable speed (1.83-26.5 sec) zoom lens
Microphone
f = 4.3 to 51.6 mm; F1.6 to 2.8;
ECM-670
Filter diameter 52 mm
Focus: Auto/Manual (ring)/Infinity
Imaging Device: Three 1/4-inch color CCDs, 380,000 pixels
Progressive/Interlace Scan
White Balance: Auto/One-push/Outdoor/Indoor
Shutter Speed: 1/4 to 1/10000 seconds
Microphone Holder
CAC-12 Exposure: Auto/Manual (Exposure dial, Program AE)
Minimum Illumination: 4 lx
Horizontal Resolution: 500 TV lines
Viewfinder: 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
Microphone Cable Built-in Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone
EC-0.3C2 Built-in Speaker: Dynamic speaker
EC-0.5C2 LCD: TFT Active Matrix, 3.5-inch
184,580 pixels (839 x 220)
Tape Speed: Approx. 28.2 mm/s (DVCAM mode)
Maximum Recording Time: 40 minutes (with PDVM-40ME)
Video Signal: EIA Standard, NTSC color system
Memory Card Slot: PC Card Standard ATA specifications Type II
InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Power Requirement: 3.3/5 V
Battery Pack
Capacity: 2 MB to 64MB*
NP-F950/B
(* When formatted by DSR-PD100A)
NP-F730H
NP-F550 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
IC Recording Media
Memory Stick S-Video IN/OUT: Mini-DIN 4 pin x 1
MSA-4A (4MB) MIC IN: Stereo Mini x 1 (XLR 3-pin x 1, via adaptor)
MSA-8A (8MB) i.LINK(DV IN/OUT): 4-pin x 1
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: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
i.LINK Cable Storage Temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
VMC-IL4415 Power Requirements: DC 7.2 V (Battery), DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
(1.5m,4pin-4pin) Power Consumption: 4.3 W using the viewfinder/5.3 W using the LCD
VMC-IL4435 Dimensions: 93 x 112 x 193.5 mm
(3.5m,4pin-4pin)
VMC-IL4615 (3 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 7 5/8 inches)
(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
(4pin-6pin with lock) Supplied Accessories
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

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
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