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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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... edit and copy (p.80) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you to share your precious moments with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to create your original DVD. b Notes • Some ... can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.44). 13 Discs are also recorded with 5.1ch surround sound to a computer without requiring playback. Connecting camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.80) Image data can create DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you can be quickly transferred to...
... edit and copy (p.80) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you to share your precious moments with family and friends. ** Finalizing: a process to make it possible to create your original DVD. b Notes • Some ... can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.44). 13 Discs are also recorded with 5.1ch surround sound to a computer without requiring playback. Connecting camcorder to a computer High-speed image transfer (p.80) Image data can create DVD menus to enable quick access to scenes you can be quickly transferred to...
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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. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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... Pentium III 1 GHz or faster. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the images on a disc taken with your camcorder x Viewing movies imported to a computer You can manage movies and still images by date and time of all the functions of shooting, and select movies... or still images you use a Macintosh computer. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the software applications. Referring to "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 81), start the "First Step Guide", then follow the instructions. ...
... Pentium III 1 GHz or faster. x Copying a disc t Video Disc Copier You can copy all the images on a disc taken with your camcorder x Viewing movies imported to a computer You can manage movies and still images by date and time of all the functions of shooting, and select movies... or still images you use a Macintosh computer. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the software applications. Referring to "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 81), start the "First Step Guide", then follow the instructions. ...
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...Continued , 81 Using a Computer Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on the computer before connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and your ... color) Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), Disc drive that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. • When using the Memory Stick slot on all applications running on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 2000...
...Continued , 81 Using a Computer Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on the computer before connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and your ... color) Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), Disc drive that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. • When using the Memory Stick slot on all applications running on a computer OS: Microsoft Windows 2000...
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...click [OK] to install the required software. 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 camcorder from the pull-down menu. 6 ... be installed, then click [Next]. 82 b Notes • Even if a screen prompting you may need to install the software. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to finish the installation. 4 Check your area and country/ region, then click [Next]....
...click [OK] to install the required software. 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 camcorder from the pull-down menu. 6 ... be installed, then click [Next]. 82 b Notes • Even if a screen prompting you may need to install the software. If the installation screen appears, follow the instructions to finish the installation. 4 Check your area and country/ region, then click [Next]....
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... browser setting even in recommended environment. - After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop. • Once you register on your computer. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser...] folder on the desktop. 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 the following cases: -...
... browser setting even in recommended environment. - After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop. • Once you register on your computer. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the information about Picture Motion Browser...] folder on the desktop. 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 the following cases: -...
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... The "First Step Guide" is installed on your computer, you can download Adobe Reader from initial hookup of your camcorder to on connecting your camcorder and computer and making setting. Viewing "First Step Guide" Double-click "FirstStepGuide(PDF)." This describes basic operations, from... the following website: http://www.adobe.com/ 84 If no software for the details on your computer. Installing "First Step Guide...
... The "First Step Guide" is installed on your computer, you can download Adobe Reader from initial hookup of your camcorder to on connecting your camcorder and computer and making setting. Viewing "First Step Guide" Double-click "FirstStepGuide(PDF)." This describes basic operations, from... the following website: http://www.adobe.com/ 84 If no software for the details on your computer. Installing "First Step Guide...
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... examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. Cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 54). Functions that the A/V connecting cable is running out during playback on your TV (p. 42, 70). 92 You cannot dub...Duo" as a still image during finalizing. Unable to finalize. • Battery is connected to the proper jack, i.e. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on the Macintosh computer. • You cannot use Because of following settings BACK LIGHT WIDE SELECT* [SPOT METER], [FIREWORKS...
... examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. Cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder (p. 54). Functions that the A/V connecting cable is running out during playback on your TV (p. 42, 70). 92 You cannot dub...Duo" as a still image during finalizing. Unable to finalize. • Battery is connected to the proper jack, i.e. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on the Macintosh computer. • You cannot use Because of following settings BACK LIGHT WIDE SELECT* [SPOT METER], [FIREWORKS...
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... copyright. Based on your camcorder. If it is not installed on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have access to inform you that is eligible for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory...
... copyright. Based on your camcorder. If it is not installed on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have access to inform you that is eligible for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory...
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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...