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Table of Contents (Continued) Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 62 Using the HOME MENU 62 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 63 ... What you can do with Windows computer 80 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 81 Viewing "First Step Guide" ......... 83 Using a Macintosh computer ..... 84 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 85 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 98 Maintenance and precautions .. 100 Specifications 108 Quick Reference Identifying parts and...
Table of Contents (Continued) Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 62 Using the HOME MENU 62 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 63 ... What you can do with Windows computer 80 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 81 Viewing "First Step Guide" ......... 83 Using a Macintosh computer ..... 84 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 85 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 98 Maintenance and precautions .. 100 Specifications 108 Quick Reference Identifying parts and...
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... • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround recording. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.80) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you want to create your original DVD. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42) ...complete panoramic effect. Discs are also recorded with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. Connecting camcorder to a computer without requiring playback. Enjoying with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc.
... • Some models may not support wide screen and 5.1 ch surround recording. Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.80) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you want to create your original DVD. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42) ...complete panoramic effect. Discs are also recorded with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) provide even faster image transfer. Connecting camcorder to a computer without requiring playback. Enjoying with your camcorder A recorded disc can be played back on a variety of a computer that supports 8cm disc.
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54) USB cable (1) (p. 55) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54) USB cable (1) (p. 55) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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...as thumbnails. It is necessary to a computer x Creating an original DVD You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder. x Editing images imported to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more 80 x Copying... a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the software applications. To display the Help guide, click the mark on a disc taken with your camcorder. System requirements When using "Picture Motion Browser" OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home...
...as thumbnails. It is necessary to a computer x Creating an original DVD You can create an original DVD from image data imported from your camcorder. x Editing images imported to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more 80 x Copying... a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the software applications. To display the Help guide, click the mark on a disc taken with your camcorder. System requirements When using "Picture Motion Browser" OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home...
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... (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), Disc drive that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive ...Stick PRO Duo" and your computer is not compatible with it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (optional), then insert it , connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of your computer. Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 600 MB (5 GB or more may be ...
... (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), Disc drive that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" and software You need to install the "First Step Guide" and software to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive ...Stick PRO Duo" and your computer is not compatible with it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (optional), then insert it , connect your camcorder with the USB cable instead of your computer. Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Approximately 600 MB (5 GB or more may be ...
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The software is complete] appears, click [OK] to finish the installation. 4 Check your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. Restart your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen... recognize a DVD-RW (VR mode) Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (Continued) 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. 5 Select the desired language and the model name of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to your computer after completing the installation.. 7 Follow the on the computer,...
The software is complete] appears, click [OK] to finish the installation. 4 Check your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. Restart your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen... recognize a DVD-RW (VR mode) Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (Continued) 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. 5 Select the desired language and the model name of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to your computer after completing the installation.. 7 Follow the on the computer,...
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... Picture Motion Browser, visit the following cases: - x Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to create a DVD x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to remove the USB cable. Double-click the shortcut of "First...you use a Macintosh computer. z Tips • Refer to the "First Step Guide" for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [First Step Guide] t folder with model name of your camcorder t HTML version of "First Step Guide." • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, ...
... Picture Motion Browser, visit the following cases: - x Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to create a DVD x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to remove the USB cable. Double-click the shortcut of "First...you use a Macintosh computer. z Tips • Refer to the "First Step Guide" for Windows XP) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [First Step Guide] t folder with model name of your camcorder t HTML version of "First Step Guide." • To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without installing, ...
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... basic operations, from a "Memory Stick Duo" OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/ v10.2/v10.3/v10.4). If no software for the details on connecting your camcorder to the computer and copying the still images. Install "First Step Guide" in the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to "Installing the "First Step... Guide,"" start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. System requirements To copy still images from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making setting. Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard) About "First Step Guide" The "First Step ...
... basic operations, from a "Memory Stick Duo" OS: Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.1/ v10.2/v10.3/v10.4). If no software for the details on connecting your camcorder to the computer and copying the still images. Install "First Step Guide" in the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to "Installing the "First Step... Guide,"" start the "First Step Guide," then follow the instructions. System requirements To copy still images from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making setting. Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard) About "First Step Guide" The "First Step ...
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DVD-RW (VR mode) - Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on your camcorder using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs ...In the case of following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV (p. 42, 70). 92 You cannot...of functions and menu items. Cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 54). DVD+RW Unable to other devices You cannot hear the sound. • When you are using...
DVD-RW (VR mode) - Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on your camcorder using the S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs ...In the case of following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of the playback is not correct when connecting your camcorder to the TV. • Set [TV TYPE] depending on your TV (p. 42, 70). 92 You cannot...of functions and menu items. Cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 54). DVD+RW Unable to other devices You cannot hear the sound. • When you are using...
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...to as "LGPL") are included in the camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you can download it is not installed on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have access to as "GPL... trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD...
...to as "LGPL") are included in the camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you can download it is not installed on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have access to as "GPL... trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," " ," "MagicGate," " ," "MagicGate Memory Stick" and "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD...
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... 72 RESET button 113 S SCENE SELECTION 76, 92 Self-diagnosis display .......... 94 SELF-TIMER 79 SEPIA 79 SETTINGS category 62 Slide show 41 SNOW 77 Software 81 SOUND/DISP SET 69 SP 64 Specifications 108 SPORTS (Sports lesson) ...... 77 SPOT FOCUS 75 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter 76, 92, 93 SPOTLIGHT...
... 72 RESET button 113 S SCENE SELECTION 76, 92 Self-diagnosis display .......... 94 SELF-TIMER 79 SEPIA 79 SETTINGS category 62 Slide show 41 SNOW 77 Software 81 SOUND/DISP SET 69 SP 64 Specifications 108 SPORTS (Sports lesson) ...... 77 SPOT FOCUS 75 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter 76, 92, 93 SPOTLIGHT...