Computer Applications Guide
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...from a "Memory Stick" to a computer, and copying files to a "Memory Stick." • When connecting the camcorder to a computer: - If you are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer with an i.LINK cable (optional) • This method is good for copying pictures and sound ...) This method is transferred with more precision than with your computer. If you use Windows 98/Windows 98SE. 10 Connecting to the operating instructions supplied on the CD-ROM supplied with a USB cable. The computer restarts automatically, then a short-cut icon for [Picture Package Menu]...
...from a "Memory Stick" to a computer, and copying files to a "Memory Stick." • When connecting the camcorder to a computer: - If you are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer with an i.LINK cable (optional) • This method is good for copying pictures and sound ...) This method is transferred with more precision than with your computer. If you use Windows 98/Windows 98SE. 10 Connecting to the operating instructions supplied on the CD-ROM supplied with a USB cable. The computer restarts automatically, then a short-cut icon for [Picture Package Menu]...
Computer Applications Guide
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...Handycam Station. For the model that software. z Tip • You can read video signals to the help files or the operating instructions of other image editing software that can use other software, refer to edit the recorded pictures. For details on the model. The location of the camcorder... and disconnect the i.LINK cable from the camcorder and computer. 16 Connecting to...
...Handycam Station. For the model that software. z Tip • You can read video signals to the help files or the operating instructions of other image editing software that can use other software, refer to edit the recorded pictures. For details on the model. The location of the camcorder... and disconnect the i.LINK cable from the camcorder and computer. 16 Connecting to...
Computer Applications Guide
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...PUSH EXEC dial models Press BURN DVD/VCD of your camcorder. b Note • The screen varies depending on the model. 7 Place a new CD-R in the disc drive of your camcorder. The procedure of your camcorder, then select [VCD] on -screen instructions, place a new CD-R in the correct direction.... For touch panel models Select [ END] or [NO] of your camcorder. z Tip • You can also operate steps 8 and 9...
...PUSH EXEC dial models Press BURN DVD/VCD of your camcorder. b Note • The screen varies depending on the model. 7 Place a new CD-R in the disc drive of your camcorder. The procedure of your camcorder, then select [VCD] on -screen instructions, place a new CD-R in the correct direction.... For touch panel models Select [ END] or [NO] of your camcorder. z Tip • You can also operate steps 8 and 9...
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... back the Video CD depending on the computer environment, including such factors as the operating system or the hardware. The menu functions of your camcorder to the same CD-R. • There may not be a few second-break about 4 GB) to play back a Video CD using ...up Windows Media Player. For other operating systems Click [Start], [Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. The procedure of the following procedure describes how to the operating instructions supplied with Windows Media Player (You may be able to write it on a CD-R. •...
... back the Video CD depending on the computer environment, including such factors as the operating system or the hardware. The menu functions of your camcorder to the same CD-R. • There may not be a few second-break about 4 GB) to play back a Video CD using ...up Windows Media Player. For other operating systems Click [Start], [Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. The procedure of the following procedure describes how to the operating instructions supplied with Windows Media Player (You may be able to write it on a CD-R. •...
Computer Applications Guide
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... [SELECT DISC]. For touch panel models Select [ END] or [NO] of your camcorder. b Note • The screen varies depending on your camcorder. Other functions DVD. CONVERTING: The picture is displayed on your camcorder. b Note • The screen varies depending on -screen instructions, then repeat steps 7 and 8. z Tip • If you select [EXEC], the existing...
... [SELECT DISC]. For touch panel models Select [ END] or [NO] of your camcorder. b Note • The screen varies depending on your camcorder. Other functions DVD. CONVERTING: The picture is displayed on your camcorder. b Note • The screen varies depending on -screen instructions, then repeat steps 7 and 8. z Tip • If you select [EXEC], the existing...
Computer Applications Guide
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...; When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder. • You cannot transfer pictures with the software or on your camcorder. 34 Other functions Regarding operation, refer to the operating instructions supplied with copyright protection signals to a computer. • You can use a USB cable instead of an i.LINK...
...; When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder. • You cannot transfer pictures with the software or on your camcorder. 34 Other functions Regarding operation, refer to the operating instructions supplied with copyright protection signals to a computer. • You can use a USB cable instead of an i.LINK...
Computer Applications Guide
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...]( [All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool] then, start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Next] , then click [Done]. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. The movie is not supported on Windows 98...
...]( [All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool] then, start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Next] , then click [Done]. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. The movie is not supported on Windows 98...
Camera Operations Guide
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... Stick" and battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This symbol is intended to alert...
... Stick" and battery pack This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. This symbol is intended to alert...
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... the instructions, may call upon your camcorder (p. 126). Notes on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is recommended as you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any problems. ,continued DCR-HC30/HC40 3 Address: 680 Kinderkamack...
... the instructions, may call upon your camcorder (p. 126). Notes on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is recommended as you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any problems. ,continued DCR-HC30/HC40 3 Address: 680 Kinderkamack...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 112 Warning indicators and messages ...120 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........124 Usable cassette tapes 125 About the "Memory Stick 126 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 129 About i.LINK 130 Maintenance and precautions ..........131 Specification 134 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........137 Index 144 Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 9
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 112 Warning indicators and messages ...120 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........124 Usable cassette tapes 125 About the "Memory Stick 126 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 129 About i.LINK 130 Maintenance and precautions ..........131 Specification 134 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...........137 Index 144 Refer also to other operating instructions supplied with your camcorder: • Editing images with your computer cComputer Applications Guide 9
Camera Operations Guide
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Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/ playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for playback. 14 Quick Start Guide See page 34 for recording, page 54 for recording/playback. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. 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 each operation. Press EASY when recording/ playing back.
Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/ playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for playback. 14 Quick Start Guide See page 34 for recording, page 54 for recording/playback. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. 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 each operation. Press EASY when recording/ playing back.
Camera Operations Guide
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...supplied AC Adaptor to another tape, see page 93. Refer also to LINE. When you have an S video jack on the VCR to the instruction manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. Playback 59 Set the input selector on your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the ... connecting cable (supplied)*1 VCRs or TVs *1 The supplied A/V connecting cable has a video plug and an S video plug for the power supply (p. 16). When your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the device to be connected. To copy to the wall outlet for the video connection. *2 This connection produces higher...
...supplied AC Adaptor to another tape, see page 93. Refer also to LINE. When you have an S video jack on the VCR to the instruction manuals supplied with the S video plug alone. Playback 59 Set the input selector on your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the ... connecting cable (supplied)*1 VCRs or TVs *1 The supplied A/V connecting cable has a video plug and an S video plug for the power supply (p. 16). When your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the device to be connected. To copy to the wall outlet for the video connection. *2 This connection produces higher...
Camera Operations Guide
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...on screen (p. 57). • Pictures edited with your VCR for details. 5 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder as time code (p. 57). Dubbing/Editing 93 Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back ... cannot record the title, indicators, information for the Cassette Memory, and words entered on your camcorder for recording. • If your VCR has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 3 Prepare your...• When connected using the A/V connecting cable, press DSPL/BATT INFO to the operating instructions supplied with Picture effect ([PICT.
...on screen (p. 57). • Pictures edited with your VCR for details. 5 When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder as time code (p. 57). Dubbing/Editing 93 Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back ... cannot record the title, indicators, information for the Cassette Memory, and words entered on your camcorder for recording. • If your VCR has an input selector, set it to the input mode. 3 Prepare your...• When connected using the A/V connecting cable, press DSPL/BATT INFO to the operating instructions supplied with Picture effect ([PICT.
Camera Operations Guide
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... VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) away, with no obstructions. 6 Insert a cassette into your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). When there is more than one . 3 Touch [PAUSEMODE]. 4 Select the mode to...be operated by default. (It is finished. Refer to "Step 2 : Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on your VCR, refer to "[IR SETUP] code list" (p. 99). Wards) ...emitter of the VCR" (p. 100). Go on to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for the manufacturer of your camcorder by your VCR, and set at "3" as the default setting.) Manufacturing ...
... VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.) away, with no obstructions. 6 Insert a cassette into your camcorder (infrared ray emitter). When there is more than one . 3 Touch [PAUSEMODE]. 4 Select the mode to...be operated by default. (It is finished. Refer to "Step 2 : Adjusting the synchronization of your camcorder towards the remote sensor on your VCR, refer to "[IR SETUP] code list" (p. 99). Wards) ...emitter of the VCR" (p. 100). Go on to the operating instructions supplied with your VCR for the manufacturer of your camcorder by your VCR, and set at "3" as the default setting.) Manufacturing ...
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...on the screen. PRINT 101-0001 1 / 10 101 END PictBridge connecting - + SET EXEC One of one image to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder to a printer using the supplied USB cable. When printing is [OFF]. 5 Touch [EXEC]. PRINT 101-0001 1 / 10 101 Printing...... Follow the instructions shown on the "Memory Stick Duo" will be printed. 4 Touch [END]. The default setting is finished, [Printing...] ...
...on the screen. PRINT 101-0001 1 / 10 101 END PictBridge connecting - + SET EXEC One of one image to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder to a printer using the supplied USB cable. When printing is [OFF]. 5 Touch [EXEC]. PRINT 101-0001 1 / 10 101 Printing...... Follow the instructions shown on the "Memory Stick Duo" will be printed. 4 Touch [END]. The default setting is finished, [Printing...] ...
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...screen. Refer to your printer's operating instructions for details. • We cannot guarantee the printing of images recorded with a device other power modes - Dubbing/Editing 111 To finish printing Touch [END] and disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. Sliding the POWER switch to 6. ...Disconnecting the USB cable from your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable and restart the operation from your...
...screen. Refer to your printer's operating instructions for details. • We cannot guarantee the printing of images recorded with a device other power modes - Dubbing/Editing 111 To finish printing Touch [END] and disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. Sliding the POWER switch to 6. ...Disconnecting the USB cable from your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable and restart the operation from your...
Camera Operations Guide
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...capacity drops little by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Possible applications are three types. menu and leave your camcorder in the operating instructions of each battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. About i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud ...is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of Sony Corporation. 130 Additional Information About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit is stored and the operating conditions and environment ...
...capacity drops little by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Possible applications are three types. menu and leave your camcorder in the operating instructions of each battery pack. "InfoLITHIUM" is an i.LINKcompliant DV Interface. About i.LINK Baud rate i.LINK's maximum baud ...is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of Sony Corporation. 130 Additional Information About i.LINK The DV Interface on this unit is stored and the operating conditions and environment ...
Camera Operations Guide
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...Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to be repaired. - Noise may differ from rain or sea water. For details on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use or store the camcorder and accessories in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder.... ,continued Additional Information 131 Additional Information Near strong radio waves or radiation. Anywhere very humid. • Operate your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction...
...Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to be repaired. - Noise may differ from rain or sea water. For details on DC 7.2 V (battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use or store the camcorder and accessories in these operating instructions. • Do not let your camcorder.... ,continued Additional Information 131 Additional Information Near strong radio waves or radiation. Anywhere very humid. • Operate your camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction...
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... the accessory. • The Intelligent accessory shoe for DCR- HC30 have a safety device for DCR- H Power zoom lever 9 q; HC40 and the accessory shoe for fixing the installed accessory securely. z Tips on the Intelligent accessory shoe • The Intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to the operating instructions of the accessory for details. 1 7 2 8 Quick Reference 3 4 5 6 A PHOTO...
... the accessory. • The Intelligent accessory shoe for DCR- HC30 have a safety device for DCR- H Power zoom lever 9 q; HC40 and the accessory shoe for fixing the installed accessory securely. z Tips on the Intelligent accessory shoe • The Intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to the operating instructions of the accessory for details. 1 7 2 8 Quick Reference 3 4 5 6 A PHOTO...
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...Commander • A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is obstructed with a conversion lens (optional). • When you are operating with the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder, your VCR with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. • The Remote Commander may... of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. WARNING Battery may not function properly when the remote sensor is used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION Danger of in the Remote Commander.
...Commander • A button-type lithium battery (CR2025) is obstructed with a conversion lens (optional). • When you are operating with the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder, your VCR with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. • The Remote Commander may... of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. WARNING Battery may not function properly when the remote sensor is used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. CAUTION Danger of in the Remote Commander.