Camera Operations Guide
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... number in your camcorder. DCR-HC Serial No....camcorder. However, there may cause malfunctions. CAUTION You are operational for help. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for effective use only mini DV cassettes in the space provided below. Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using a digital... and receiver. - Model No.ACSerial No. If this equipment. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. Notes on use Title search (p. 40), Date search...
... number in your camcorder. DCR-HC Serial No....camcorder. However, there may cause malfunctions. CAUTION You are operational for help. Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for effective use only mini DV cassettes in the space provided below. Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using a digital... and receiver. - Model No.ACSerial No. If this equipment. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not aim at dusk. Notes on use Title search (p. 40), Date search...
Camera Operations Guide
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..., then push the center the cassette compartment arrow to the camcorder. Slide the battery pack in by itself. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . ZEJECT lever in its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after the direction of the... arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. comes out automatically. OPEN/ZEJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide The cassette compartment cassette. Quick...
..., then push the center the cassette compartment arrow to the camcorder. Slide the battery pack in by itself. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with c Press . ZEJECT lever in its window-side facing Close the cassette lid after the direction of the... arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. comes out automatically. OPEN/ZEJECT lever Window-side 8 Quick Start Guide The cassette compartment cassette. Quick...
Camera Operations Guide
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... 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only. Getting started 19 protection), see page 82. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 1 Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT lever in...the direction of the cassette lightly. OPEN/ZEJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. Window-side 3 Press . The cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press .
... 6: Inserting a cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only. Getting started 19 protection), see page 82. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. 1 Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. To eject the cassette 1 Slide the OPEN/ZEJECT lever in...the direction of the cassette lightly. OPEN/ZEJECT lever Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. 2 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up. Window-side 3 Press . The cassette compartment automatically comes out. 2 Take out the cassette, then press .
Camera Operations Guide
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... that of the wall side of a picture at the best exposure. Adjusting the exposure manually You can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch . 6 Touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 FN 28 Recording b Note • You cannot use the manual exposure together with the...
... that of the wall side of a picture at the best exposure. Adjusting the exposure manually You can avoid backlight shadows on people next to the window by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch . 6 Touch . 60min STBY 0:00:00 FN 28 Recording b Note • You cannot use the manual exposure together with the...
Camera Operations Guide
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... adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. 60min FOCUS AUTO MANU- To record a subject behind a window covered with [PROGRAM AE]. To record horizontal stripes. - AL STBY 0:00:00 OK 4 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 5 Touch or to adjust the focus. : To focus on...
... adjust the focus, and then, towards W (wide angle) to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. 60min FOCUS AUTO MANU- To record a subject behind a window covered with [PROGRAM AE]. To record horizontal stripes. - AL STBY 0:00:00 OK 4 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 5 Touch or to adjust the focus. : To focus on...
Camera Operations Guide
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... ( ) moving subjects such as in parentheses appear when the setting is adjusted to maintain the atmosphere of your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in a situation that requires various techniques by strong light, such as in a theater or at a ...items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 43). The screen shows the items you can record pictures easily in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is selected. SPORTS* (sports Select to prevent people's faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with G. The ...
... ( ) moving subjects such as in parentheses appear when the setting is adjusted to maintain the atmosphere of your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows that comes in a situation that requires various techniques by strong light, such as in a theater or at a ...items, see "Changing the menu settings" (p. 43). The screen shows the items you can record pictures easily in between the camcorder and the subject. * Your camcorder is selected. SPORTS* (sports Select to prevent people's faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are marked with G. The ...
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...handling, disassembling, modifying, or mechanical shock. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is moisture inside your camcorder gets wet, it may stick to build up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord, pull by a Sony dealer before operating it any liquid that may have it checked by ... Turn off your skin. - Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may malfunction. - Sandy beach or anywhere dusty. The camcorder may be used again if % or Z does not appear when the power ...
...handling, disassembling, modifying, or mechanical shock. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is moisture inside your camcorder gets wet, it may stick to build up inside. • When disconnecting the power cord, pull by a Sony dealer before operating it any liquid that may have it checked by ... Turn off your skin. - Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may malfunction. - Sandy beach or anywhere dusty. The camcorder may be used again if % or Z does not appear when the power ...
Computer Applications Guide
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... the computer with your camcorder. For the compatible drive, visit the following software. It is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. • CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster • Application: Windows Media Player (this must be installed to play ..., Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is running Windows 98. To copy pictures, connect your computer is required. Read this must be provided as standard), disc drive For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your camcorder to...
... the computer with your camcorder. For the compatible drive, visit the following software. It is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. • CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster • Application: Windows Media Player (this must be installed to play ..., Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is running Windows 98. To copy pictures, connect your computer is required. Read this must be provided as standard), disc drive For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your camcorder to...
Computer Applications Guide
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...; Roxio is a registered trademark of Roxio, Inc. • Toast is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are used in the United States and/or other applicable laws of their respective companies. in...licensing, selling and publishing) any license or right to use (including, without obtaining authorization or approval of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on a tape : CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA To play : PLAY/EDIT, PLAYER or VCR CAMERA-TAPE and PLAY/EDIT ...
...; Roxio is a registered trademark of Roxio, Inc. • Toast is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are used in the United States and/or other applicable laws of their respective companies. in...licensing, selling and publishing) any license or right to use (including, without obtaining authorization or approval of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on a tape : CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA To play : PLAY/EDIT, PLAYER or VCR CAMERA-TAPE and PLAY/EDIT ...
Computer Applications Guide
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...Other functions Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 30 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your computer - Digital convert function 33 4 Picture Package Auto Slide 21 Saving the images on CD-R - Picture Package CD Backup 23 Creating a Video CD...slide show - Table of Contents Read this first 2 Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer 6 Features ...6 Overview of the preparation 7 Step 1: Installing the software on a computer 8 Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer 10 Using the USB cable (supplied) when viewing ...
...Other functions Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 30 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your computer - Digital convert function 33 4 Picture Package Auto Slide 21 Saving the images on CD-R - Picture Package CD Backup 23 Creating a Video CD...slide show - Table of Contents Read this first 2 Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer 6 Features ...6 Overview of the preparation 7 Step 1: Installing the software on a computer 8 Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer 10 Using the USB cable (supplied) when viewing ...
Computer Applications Guide
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...videos with added music and effects using pictures recorded on your computer along with added music and effects. Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer Features When installing the Picture Package from a "Memory Stick" and easily ...Connecting to the computer. You can save pictures copied onto a computer on a "Memory Stick" just by connecting your camcorder to a Windows computer Creating your camcorder as digital data on a tape as materials. Copying pictures from a "Memory Stick" automatically You can select your favorites from pictures ...
...videos with added music and effects using pictures recorded on your computer along with added music and effects. Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer Features When installing the Picture Package from a "Memory Stick" and easily ...Connecting to the computer. You can save pictures copied onto a computer on a "Memory Stick" just by connecting your camcorder to a Windows computer Creating your camcorder as digital data on a tape as materials. Copying pictures from a "Memory Stick" automatically You can select your favorites from pictures ...
Computer Applications Guide
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... on a computer CD-ROM (supplied) Connecting to a Windows computer On your camcorder Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer There are of the preparation Follow the steps below to a Windows computer 7 For models with a Handycam Station. Overview of models with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder on the Handycam Station, then connect the Handycam Station to the computer. Connecting to complete...
... on a computer CD-ROM (supplied) Connecting to a Windows computer On your camcorder Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer There are of the preparation Follow the steps below to a Windows computer 7 For models with a Handycam Station. Overview of models with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder on the Handycam Station, then connect the Handycam Station to the computer. Connecting to complete...
Computer Applications Guide
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... [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrators for installation. From the second time on a computer You need to connect your camcorder and the computer. The installation is required only for installation, then click [Next]. 5 Click [Next]. The installation screen appears. 3 Click [Install... , you only need to install the software to your computer to have fun with your recorded still images and movies. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on the computer before installing the software. 1 Turn on the computer. 6 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept...
... [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrators for installation. From the second time on a computer You need to connect your camcorder and the computer. The installation is required only for installation, then click [Next]. 5 Click [Next]. The installation screen appears. 3 Click [Install... , you only need to install the software to your computer to have fun with your recorded still images and movies. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on the computer before installing the software. 1 Turn on the computer. 6 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept...
Computer Applications Guide
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... the computer, follow the steps below to install DirectX 9.0b. 1 Read [License Agreement], then click [Next]. ,continued Connecting to Install the Program] screen. Connecting to a Windows computer agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 9 Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is not installed on the [Ready to...
... the computer, follow the steps below to install DirectX 9.0b. 1 Read [License Agreement], then click [Next]. ,continued Connecting to Install the Program] screen. Connecting to a Windows computer agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 9 Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is not installed on the [Ready to...
Computer Applications Guide
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...steps below. - USB cable (supplied) - Image data is transferred with more precision than with an i.LINK cable when you use Windows 98/Windows 98SE. 10 Connecting to a Windows computer Using the USB cable (supplied) when copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" (p. 13) Connecting with an i.LINK cable (...copy pictures from a "Memory Stick" to a computer, and copying files to a "Memory Stick." • When connecting the camcorder to a computer with your camcorder to a computer, make sure you are two ways to the operating instructions supplied on -line help. b Notes • When...
...steps below. - USB cable (supplied) - Image data is transferred with more precision than with an i.LINK cable when you use Windows 98/Windows 98SE. 10 Connecting to a Windows computer Using the USB cable (supplied) when copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" (p. 13) Connecting with an i.LINK cable (...copy pictures from a "Memory Stick" to a computer, and copying files to a "Memory Stick." • When connecting the camcorder to a computer with your camcorder to a computer, make sure you are two ways to the operating instructions supplied on -line help. b Notes • When...
Computer Applications Guide
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.... 4 Connect the USB cable (supplied) to a Windows computer 11 For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows XP. ,continued Connecting to the USB jack on the camcorder. If [Found New Hardware Wizard] appears, click [... USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder to the USB jack on your camcorder. 1 Turn on the computer. Close down all applications running on . Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on...
.... 4 Connect the USB cable (supplied) to a Windows computer 11 For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows XP. ,continued Connecting to the USB jack on the camcorder. If [Found New Hardware Wizard] appears, click [... USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder to the USB jack on your camcorder. 1 Turn on the computer. Close down all applications running on . Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on...
Computer Applications Guide
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... is not smooth, adjust the slider in the (+) direction makes the image quality higher and 10Click [Done]. [Picture Package Menu] starts up. 12 Connecting to a Windows computer b Note • When you select [Yes] or [Continue Anyway] depending on a tape is played back. 7 Make sure you cannot hear the sound, select another...
... is not smooth, adjust the slider in the (+) direction makes the image quality higher and 10Click [Done]. [Picture Package Menu] starts up. 12 Connecting to a Windows computer b Note • When you select [Yes] or [Continue Anyway] depending on a tape is played back. 7 Make sure you cannot hear the sound, select another...
Computer Applications Guide
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... Connecting to 9 are stored on the computer. to USB jack USB cable (supplied) to USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as Administrators. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into the Memory...
... Connecting to 9 are stored on the computer. to USB jack USB cable (supplied) to USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as Administrators. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into the Memory...
Computer Applications Guide
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...to the [Date] folders in the [Picture Package] created inside the [My 14 Connecting to a Windows computer A B C A Folder containing image files recorded using other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only) Folder File Meaning 101 MSDCF (up to 999 MSDCF...(Only when using Picture Package Menu Double-click the [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] icon displayed in [My Computer]. C Folder containing movie data recorded using other camcorders without using memory device under Windows XP). 3 Click [OK]. To copy pictures to the computer without the folder...
...to the [Date] folders in the [Picture Package] created inside the [My 14 Connecting to a Windows computer A B C A Folder containing image files recorded using other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only) Folder File Meaning 101 MSDCF (up to 999 MSDCF...(Only when using Picture Package Menu Double-click the [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] icon displayed in [My Computer]. C Folder containing movie data recorded using other camcorders without using memory device under Windows XP). 3 Click [OK]. To copy pictures to the computer without the folder...
Computer Applications Guide
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Connecting to the computer. Make sure no other USB devices are connected to a Windows computer task tray 2 Click [Safely remove Sony Camcorder] ([Unplug or eject hardware] in Windows 2000/Windows Me). For Windows 98/Windows 98SE Do only step 4 above . If [USB MODE] does not appear on all the recommended environments. Recommended connection Connect as standard equipment, leave...
Connecting to the computer. Make sure no other USB devices are connected to a Windows computer task tray 2 Click [Safely remove Sony Camcorder] ([Unplug or eject hardware] in Windows 2000/Windows Me). For Windows 98/Windows 98SE Do only step 4 above . If [USB MODE] does not appear on all the recommended environments. Recommended connection Connect as standard equipment, leave...