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... first time only) Step 1: Installing the software on the Handycam Station, then connect the Handycam Station to a computer. For models with a Handycam Station. Overview of models with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder 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...
... first time only) Step 1: Installing the software on the Handycam Station, then connect the Handycam Station to a computer. For models with a Handycam Station. Overview of models with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder 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...
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...the first time. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as Administrators. 2 Prepare the power source for your camcorder for the computer to on the computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as the power ... to USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. ...5 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder. For the model that your camcorder to the ...
...the first time. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as Administrators. 2 Prepare the power source for your camcorder for the computer to on the computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as the power ... to USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. ...5 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder. For the model that your camcorder to the ...
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...model. 5 Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB jack on the camcorder. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. 6 Connect the ... to USB jack USB cable (supplied) to USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder to on which pictures are recorded into your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up after the second time, select [Start], [Programs...
...model. 5 Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB jack on the camcorder. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. 6 Connect the ... to USB jack USB cable (supplied) to USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder to on which pictures are recorded into your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up after the second time, select [Start], [Programs...
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...the recorded pictures. The location of the camcorder and disconnect the i.LINK cable from the camcorder and computer. 16 Connecting to a Windows computer For the model that can use other software, refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK cable to ...the DV Interface on the Handycam Station. To disconnect the i.LINK cable Turn off the power of the DV Interface varies depending on the operation of other image editing software that is supplied with your camcorder for the location. For details on the model....
...the recorded pictures. The location of the camcorder and disconnect the i.LINK cable from the camcorder and computer. 16 Connecting to a Windows computer For the model that can use other software, refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK cable to ...the DV Interface on the Handycam Station. To disconnect the i.LINK cable Turn off the power of the DV Interface varies depending on the operation of other image editing software that is supplied with your camcorder for the location. For details on the model....
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... For details, refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details on the MEMORY MIX function. 1 Turn on . For Windows XP Click [Start], [All Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. To play the Video CD ...], then [Windows Media Player]. 2 Open [My Computer], [CD-R], then [MPEGAV]. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. This is played to the end. z Tip • The importing...
... For details, refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details on the MEMORY MIX function. 1 Turn on . For Windows XP Click [Start], [All Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. To play the Video CD ...], then [Windows Media Player]. 2 Open [My Computer], [CD-R], then [MPEGAV]. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. This is played to the end. z Tip • The importing...
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...the model. 3 Set [STD-USB] in the correct direction. The name of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the model. If you insert the connector forcibly, it may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the... Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to disconnect the USB cable (supplied) before turning off ...
...the model. 3 Set [STD-USB] in the correct direction. The name of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the model. If you insert the connector forcibly, it may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the... Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to disconnect the USB cable (supplied) before turning off ...
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... cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the Macintosh computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, set [USB STREAM] in your camcorder first, then copy the pictures recorded on the "Memory Stick" to your computer. cDisconnect the cable from ...the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to the camcorder firmly. cDisconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again firmly. Additional information ,continued Additional information 35 You cannot view...
... cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the Macintosh computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, set [USB STREAM] in your camcorder first, then copy the pictures recorded on the "Memory Stick" to your computer. cDisconnect the cable from ...the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to the camcorder firmly. cDisconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again firmly. Additional information ,continued Additional information 35 You cannot view...
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...[? mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder For copying and viewing... pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony Handycam] and [? For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using the USB cable. Symptom The image...
...[? mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder For copying and viewing... pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony Handycam] and [? For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using the USB cable. Symptom The image...
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... • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [Composite USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] or [? mark in the [Other devices] folder 7 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 8 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 9 Place the supplied CD-ROM in...
... • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [Composite USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] or [? mark in the [Other devices] folder 7 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 8 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 9 Place the supplied CD-ROM in...
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... [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrators. 1 Check that your computer. 38 Additional information Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [? b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [... right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to delete them. Sony Handycam] and [? mark in the [Other devices] folder 8 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 9 Turn off the power of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right...
... [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrators. 1 Check that your computer. 38 Additional information Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [? b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [... right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to delete them. Sony Handycam] and [? mark in the [Other devices] folder 8 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 9 Turn off the power of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right...
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Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions [Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on -screen instructions, click [Next] , then click [Done]. cChange the settings for your computer environment...start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow the on the screen of your camcorder first. cChange the settings as described in the (-) direction on [Select video quality]. 3 Follow the on Windows 98. The movie is connected...
Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions [Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on -screen instructions, click [Next] , then click [Done]. cChange the settings for your computer environment...start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow the on the screen of your camcorder first. cChange the settings as described in the (-) direction on [Select video quality]. 3 Follow the on Windows 98. The movie is connected...
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... function......33 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 30 Direct Access to Video CD Burn 24 DirectX 9.0b 9 DV Interface 15, 30, 33 DVD 30 H Handycam Station 7, 11, 13, 16, 28 I i.LINK cable 10, 15, 18, 30, 33 ImageMixer VCD2 29 Install 8 M Macintosh 28 MEMORY MIX 26 "Memory Stick" ..... 13, 26...
... function......33 Direct Access to "Click to DVD 30 Direct Access to Video CD Burn 24 DirectX 9.0b 9 DV Interface 15, 30, 33 DVD 30 H Handycam Station 7, 11, 13, 16, 28 I i.LINK cable 10, 15, 18, 30, 33 ImageMixer VCD2 29 Install 8 M Macintosh 28 MEMORY MIX 26 "Memory Stick" ..... 13, 26...
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Easy Handycam 34 Recording a movie 34 Recording a still image 35 Making full use of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for a longer time 28 Using ... 23 Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo 24 Step 7: Setting the screen language 25 Recording Recording movies 26 Recording for "Memory Stick Duo" only. Table of Easy Handycam operation 36 6 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 10 Recording still images 12 Recording/Playing back with ease 14 Getting started Step 1: Checking...
Easy Handycam 34 Recording a movie 34 Recording a still image 35 Making full use of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for a longer time 28 Using ... 23 Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo 24 Step 7: Setting the screen language 25 Recording Recording movies 26 Recording for "Memory Stick Duo" only. Table of Easy Handycam operation 36 6 Read this first 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies 10 Recording still images 12 Recording/Playing back with ease 14 Getting started Step 1: Checking...
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...dark places - Date search 61 ,continued 7 MEMORY MIX 45 Searching for the starting point 47 Searching for a scene by date of Easy Handycam operation 55 Various playback functions 56 Magnifying pictures - Rec review 48 Playback Viewing movies recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo 52 Playing back ...in various modes from a "Memory Stick Duo 53 Playing back with added effects - EDIT SEARCH 47 Reviewing the most recent recording - Easy Handycam 54 Making full use of recording - Title search 60 Searching for the last scene of a scene - FADER 42 Using special effects - Tape...
...dark places - Date search 61 ,continued 7 MEMORY MIX 45 Searching for the starting point 47 Searching for a scene by date of Easy Handycam operation 55 Various playback functions 56 Magnifying pictures - Rec review 48 Playback Viewing movies recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo 52 Playing back ...in various modes from a "Memory Stick Duo 53 Playing back with added effects - EDIT SEARCH 47 Reviewing the most recent recording - Easy Handycam 54 Making full use of recording - Title search 60 Searching for the last scene of a scene - FADER 42 Using special effects - Tape...
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Press EASY when recording/ playing back. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for playback. 14 Quick Start Guide See page 34 for recording, page 54 for each operation. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/ playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.
Press EASY when recording/ playing back. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for playback. 14 Quick Start Guide See page 34 for recording, page 54 for each operation. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/ playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.
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...up, and the currently selected recording folder appears on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. When you are recording on a tape, movies will be recorded along with monaural sound. Slide the POWER ... POWER switch up . To record on the screen. Recording Recording movies You can record easily. REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up to the OFF (CHG) position....
...up, and the currently selected recording folder appears on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. When you are recording on a tape, movies will be recorded along with monaural sound. Slide the POWER ... POWER switch up . To record on the screen. Recording Recording movies You can record easily. REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up to the OFF (CHG) position....
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... *The number of images that can record still images on the image quality setting and the recording environment. 5 Press PHOTO fully. Burst For DCR-HC40: Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ BURST] (p. 70). You can record easily. Memory photo recording You... can be recorded.* 60min 101 1152 FINE 30 Recording POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record 3 to 13 images continuously in "Getting started" (p. 15 to 7 in a time interval of disappear...
... *The number of images that can record still images on the image quality setting and the recording environment. 5 Press PHOTO fully. Burst For DCR-HC40: Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ BURST] (p. 70). You can record easily. Memory photo recording You... can be recorded.* 60min 101 1152 FINE 30 Recording POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record 3 to 13 images continuously in "Getting started" (p. 15 to 7 in a time interval of disappear...
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...are set to [640 × 480]. Memory overlap - Recording a movie During Easy Handycam operation, you want to record a still image in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 31). z Tip • For DCR-HC40: The image size is complete when the scrolling stops. b Notes • You..., and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users can record movies on a "Memory Stick Duo." Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are not recorded on a tape only. To record movies on a "Memory Stick Duo," see...
...are set to [640 × 480]. Memory overlap - Recording a movie During Easy Handycam operation, you want to record a still image in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 31). z Tip • For DCR-HC40: The image size is complete when the scrolling stops. b Notes • You..., and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users can record movies on a "Memory Stick Duo." Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are not recorded on a tape only. To record movies on a "Memory Stick Duo," see...
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... CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up. Recording does not start at this point. ,continued Recording 35 Recording - BACK LIGHT(p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are adjusted. Recording a still image 1 Set the LENS COVER switch to their defaults. Recording 3 Slide ...the POWER switch until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The EASY lights up in blue. 5 Press and hold PHOTO lightly. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 4 Press EASY. Recording starts. [REC] appears on or off 1...
... CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up. Recording does not start at this point. ,continued Recording 35 Recording - BACK LIGHT(p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are adjusted. Recording a still image 1 Set the LENS COVER switch to their defaults. Recording 3 Slide ...the POWER switch until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The EASY lights up in blue. 5 Press and hold PHOTO lightly. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 4 Press EASY. Recording starts. [REC] appears on or off 1...
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... 1 Set [Y] (year) with then touch . /, For [BEEP] See page 87. Press PHOTO fully. BACK LIGHT(p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of Easy Handycam operation 1 Touch [MENU]. The available menu items are not displayed on or off 1 Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position.... 2 Set the LENS COVER switch to their defaults. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. For [SELF-TIMER] (in the same way as [Y] (year), then touch . LCD BACKLIGHT(p. 20) - For [LANGUAGE] ...
... 1 Set [Y] (year) with then touch . /, For [BEEP] See page 87. Press PHOTO fully. BACK LIGHT(p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of Easy Handycam operation 1 Touch [MENU]. The available menu items are not displayed on or off 1 Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position.... 2 Set the LENS COVER switch to their defaults. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. For [SELF-TIMER] (in the same way as [Y] (year), then touch . LCD BACKLIGHT(p. 20) - For [LANGUAGE] ...