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Connecting to a computer" (p. 10) for the first time only) Step 1: Installing the software on the Handycam Station, then connect the Handycam Station to the computer. Now, start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. • Connecting with a USB cable (supplied) • Connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional) See...
Connecting to a computer" (p. 10) for the first time only) Step 1: Installing the software on the Handycam Station, then connect the Handycam Station to the computer. Now, start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. • Connecting with a USB cable (supplied) • Connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional) See...
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... jack b Notes • Do not connect your computer (p. 8). For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on the model. Close down all applications running on your camcorder to a Windows computer 11 z Tip • Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, and you use Windows 2000 or select [Continue Anyway...box prompting you to the USB jack on the model. 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. 5 Connect the other end of the menu settings ...
... jack b Notes • Do not connect your computer (p. 8). For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on the model. Close down all applications running on your camcorder to a Windows computer 11 z Tip • Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, and you use Windows 2000 or select [Continue Anyway...box prompting you to the USB jack on the model. 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. 5 Connect the other end of the menu settings ...
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...jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this point. • The computer 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.... [Picture Package Viewer] starts up after the second time, select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. You can skip the following the procedures below...
...jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this point. • The computer 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.... [Picture Package Viewer] starts up after the second time, select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. You can skip the following the procedures below...
Computer Applications Guide
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... the i.LINK cable Turn off the power of the camcorder and disconnect the i.LINK cable from the camcorder and computer. 16 Connecting to edit the recorded pictures. The location of the DV Interface varies depending on the Handycam Station. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied... with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK cable to ...
... the i.LINK cable Turn off the power of the camcorder and disconnect the i.LINK cable from the camcorder and computer. 16 Connecting to edit the recorded pictures. The location of the DV Interface varies depending on the Handycam Station. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied... with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK cable to ...
Computer Applications Guide
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... Video CD. a computer equipped with Windows Media Player (You may be able to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the computer via the USB cable (supplied) (p. 12). For other operating ...systems Click [Start], [Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. a DVD player compatible with Video CDs - For other operating systems ...
... Video CD. a computer equipped with Windows Media Player (You may be able to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to the computer via the USB cable (supplied) (p. 12). For other operating ...systems Click [Start], [Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. a DVD player compatible with Video CDs - For other operating systems ...
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... for the location. b Note • When you connect your camcorder, and a "Memory Stick" icon appears on the model. 3 Set [STD-USB] in the correct direction. The name of the USB jack varies depending on . For the model that 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 the model. The location of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the desktop. Use the supplied AC Adaptor...
... for the location. b Note • When you connect your camcorder, and a "Memory Stick" icon appears on the model. 3 Set [STD-USB] in the correct direction. The name of the USB jack varies depending on . For the model that 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 the model. The location of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the desktop. Use the supplied AC Adaptor...
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...keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again firmly. You 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 computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to the computer. You cannot view the pictures recorded on ...
...keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again firmly. You 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 computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to the computer. You cannot view the pictures recorded on ...
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...again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder before the installation of your computer. 8 Follow the steps below are already installed, right-click them . mark in the [Other devices] folder 5...Computer], then click [Properties]. For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using the USB cable. Sony Handycam] or [? Symptom The image does not appear on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" For copying and viewing pictures recorded ...
...again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder before the installation of your computer. 8 Follow the steps below are already installed, right-click them . mark in the [Other devices] folder 5...Computer], then click [Properties]. For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using the USB cable. Sony Handycam] or [? Symptom The image does not appear on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" For copying and viewing pictures recorded ...
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b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [Composite USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] and [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus ...Turn off the power of your camcorder is connected to delete them , then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony DSC] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Sony Handycam] or [? Additional information Symptom Cause...
b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [Composite USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] and [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus ...Turn off the power of your camcorder is connected to delete them , then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony DSC] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Sony Handycam] or [? Additional information Symptom Cause...
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...8226; [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder • [USB Device] in the disc drive of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions ...cause malfunction of your computer. 11 Follow the steps below are already installed, right-click them . Sony DSC] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Sony Handycam] or [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [?
...8226; [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder • [USB Device] in the disc drive of your camcorder is connected to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions ...cause malfunction of your computer. 11 Follow the steps below are already installed, right-click them . Sony DSC] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Sony Handycam] or [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [?
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... quality]. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Next] , then click [Done]. 40 Additional information There is no sound when the camcorder is connected. cYou cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is connected to the computer via a USB cable. Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions [Cannot start...
... quality]. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions, click [Next] , then click [Done]. 40 Additional information There is no sound when the camcorder is connected. cYou cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam settings while the USB cable is connected to the computer via a USB cable. Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions [Cannot start...
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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...
Camera Operations Guide
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...scene - END SEARCH 47 Searching manually - Digital effect 51 Viewing recordings on a tape 49 Playing back in and out of recording - Easy Handycam 54 Making full use of the most recently recorded scenes - NightShot plus, etc 39 Adjusting the focus 40 Adjusting the focus for a scene...code 57 Playing the picture on a TV 59 Locating a scene on a tape - Title search 60 Searching for the last scene of Easy Handycam operation 55 Various playback functions 56 Magnifying pictures - Flexible spot meter 37 Adjusting the exposure manually 38 Recording in various modes from a "Memory...
...scene - END SEARCH 47 Searching manually - Digital effect 51 Viewing recordings on a tape 49 Playing back in and out of recording - Easy Handycam 54 Making full use of the most recently recorded scenes - NightShot plus, etc 39 Adjusting the focus 40 Adjusting the focus for a scene...code 57 Playing the picture on a TV 59 Locating a scene on a tape - Title search 60 Searching for the last scene of Easy Handycam operation 55 Various playback functions 56 Magnifying pictures - Flexible spot meter 37 Adjusting the exposure manually 38 Recording in various modes from a "Memory...
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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 Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. See page 34 for recording, page 54 for recording/playback. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for each operation. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier.
Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/ playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for playback. 14 Quick Start Guide Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. See page 34 for recording, page 54 for recording/playback. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for each operation. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier.
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...REC START/STOP. To record on the screen. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on a "Memory Stick Duo" - Camera recording lamp POWER switch LENS COVER switch 3 Select the ...OFF (CHG) position. 2 Set the LENS COVER switch to the standby mode. To turn the power off 1 Slide the POWER switch up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in "Getting started" (p. 15 to stop recording. Press REC START/STOP again to ...
...REC START/STOP. To record on the screen. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on a "Memory Stick Duo" - Camera recording lamp POWER switch LENS COVER switch 3 Select the ...OFF (CHG) position. 2 Set the LENS COVER switch to the standby mode. To turn the power off 1 Slide the POWER switch up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in "Getting started" (p. 15 to stop recording. Press REC START/STOP again to ...
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... 1 to 7 in a time interval of images that can be recorded.* 60min 101 1152 FINE 30 Recording POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can be recorded varies depending on a "Memory Stick Duo." Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. P-MENU... the image is recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo." To check the most recently recorded image - To delete the image, touch , then [YES]. Burst For DCR-HC40: Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ BURST] (p. 70). For details, see page 34. 1 Set the LENS COVER switch to...
... 1 to 7 in a time interval of images that can be recorded.* 60min 101 1152 FINE 30 Recording POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can be recorded varies depending on a "Memory Stick Duo." Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. P-MENU... the image is recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo." To check the most recently recorded image - To delete the image, touch , then [YES]. Burst For DCR-HC40: Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ BURST] (p. 70). For details, see page 34. 1 Set the LENS COVER switch to...
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...switch to [640 × 480]. z Tip • For DCR-HC40: The image size is complete when the scrolling stops. b Notes • You cannot record a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo." Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are not recorded on a ... recording lamp EASY POWER switch PHOTO Press PHOTO fully during the following operations: - [16:9 WIDE] mode - Recording a movie During Easy Handycam operation, you want to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users ...
...switch to [640 × 480]. z Tip • For DCR-HC40: The image size is complete when the scrolling stops. b Notes • You cannot record a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo." Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are not recorded on a ... recording lamp EASY POWER switch PHOTO Press PHOTO fully during the following operations: - [16:9 WIDE] mode - Recording a movie During Easy Handycam operation, you want to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users ...
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...screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up to the OFF (CHG) position. 2 Set the LENS COVER switch to their defaults. To turn Easy Handycam operation on the screen return to CLOSE. LCD BACKLIGHT(p. 20) - The EASY lights up in blue. 5 Press and hold PHOTO lightly. The ...switch until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up . b Notes • You cannot turn the power off during: - USB Streaming • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are adjusted. You will hear a light beeping sound when the focus and brightness settings are not available. - Easy...
...screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up to the OFF (CHG) position. 2 Set the LENS COVER switch to their defaults. To turn Easy Handycam operation on the screen return to CLOSE. LCD BACKLIGHT(p. 20) - The EASY lights up in blue. 5 Press and hold PHOTO lightly. The ...switch until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up . b Notes • You cannot turn the power off during: - USB Streaming • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are adjusted. You will hear a light beeping sound when the focus and brightness settings are not available. - Easy...
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...in the same way as [Y] (year), then touch . The available menu items are not displayed on the screen. BACK LIGHT(p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of disappear, the image is recorded on or off 1 Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position. 2 Set the ...LENS COVER switch to their defaults. Press PHOTO fully. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. To turn Easy Handycam operation on the "Memory Stick Duo." Making full use of disappear, the image is heard. When the bars of Easy...
...in the same way as [Y] (year), then touch . The available menu items are not displayed on the screen. BACK LIGHT(p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of disappear, the image is recorded on or off 1 Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position. 2 Set the ...LENS COVER switch to their defaults. Press PHOTO fully. To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. To turn Easy Handycam operation on the "Memory Stick Duo." Making full use of disappear, the image is heard. When the bars of Easy...