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... U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not...
... U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not...
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...pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. ...manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult..., if not installed and used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C131 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200. Model No. Note DCR-PC55 is to the following measures: - Regulatory ...
...pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. ...manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-PC55 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult..., if not installed and used with the Handycam Station Model DCRA-C131 and AC Adaptor Model AC-L200. Model No. Note DCR-PC55 is to the following measures: - Regulatory ...
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... plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be provided, even if recording or playback is supplied with a USB or i.LINK cable, be contrary to direct sunlight for using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CDROM) On the types of recording media you need ... manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in low light conditions, such as at the sun. To view your camcorder. 4 • When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station. Take pictures of the sun only in any problems. • Compensation for effective use in the proper direction...
... plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal may be provided, even if recording or playback is supplied with a USB or i.LINK cable, be contrary to direct sunlight for using the supplied software (stored on the supplied CDROM) On the types of recording media you need ... manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in low light conditions, such as at the sun. To view your camcorder. 4 • When disconnecting the AC Adaptor from the Handycam Station. Take pictures of the sun only in any problems. • Compensation for effective use in the proper direction...
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... Duo" 16MB (1) (p. 18, 100) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 66) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 100) Wrist strap (1) • To attach the Wrist strap Getting Started AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Folding the tip of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 10...
... Duo" 16MB (1) (p. 18, 100) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 56) USB cable (1) (p. 66) Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 100) Wrist strap (1) • To attach the Wrist strap Getting Started AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Handycam Station (1) (p. 10) Folding the tip of that you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 10...
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...the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. • When connecting the A/V connecting cable to the A/V jack on your camcorder or the Handycam Station. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to be reproduced... than with the devices to [V-OUT/ PANEL] (p. 52). 34 In this operation (p. 10). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V cable connection. When your camcorder from the Handycam Station. • You can be connected.
...the red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR. • When connecting the A/V connecting cable to the A/V jack on your camcorder or the Handycam Station. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via the S VIDEO jack, by setting [DISP OUTPUT] to be reproduced... than with the devices to [V-OUT/ PANEL] (p. 52). 34 In this operation (p. 10). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied A/V cable connection. When your camcorder from the Handycam Station. • You can be connected.
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...Displays information recorded automatically (data code) during recording. LCD COLOR You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder on the tape. USB-PLY/EDT (USB-Play/Edit) Select this when you view pictures stored in 16:9 aspect ratio. DISP GUIDE... 66). Continued 51 BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. • When you connect your camcorder to a PictBridge compliant printer via the USB cable. S VIDEO Connects via video plug of the A/V connecting cable (supplied). See "First Step Guide" stored on the "Memory Stick Duo." DATE/TIME Displays the...
...Displays information recorded automatically (data code) during recording. LCD COLOR You can view the pictures displayed on the screen of your camcorder on the tape. USB-PLY/EDT (USB-Play/Edit) Select this when you view pictures stored in 16:9 aspect ratio. DISP GUIDE... 66). Continued 51 BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. • When you connect your camcorder to a PictBridge compliant printer via the USB cable. S VIDEO Connects via video plug of the A/V connecting cable (supplied). See "First Step Guide" stored on the "Memory Stick Duo." DATE/TIME Displays the...
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.../VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs To S VIDEO jack 2 DV Interface : Signal flow To i.LINK (IEEE1394) jack 3 i.LINK compliant device A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to your camcorder or the Handycam Station. In this operation (p. 10). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied...
.../VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCRs or TVs To S VIDEO jack 2 DV Interface : Signal flow To i.LINK (IEEE1394) jack 3 i.LINK compliant device A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect the A/V connecting cable to your camcorder or the Handycam Station. In this operation (p. 10). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied...
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...] (p. 47) or PB zoom (p. 25). - You can copy the picture played back on your camcorder to other camcorder. • To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable (supplied), display them on the screen (p. 51). • When connected using an i.LINK... cable (optional), the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is finished, stop your...
...] (p. 47) or PB zoom (p. 25). - You can copy the picture played back on your camcorder to other camcorder. • To record the date/time and camera settings data when connected by the A/V connecting cable (supplied), display them on the screen (p. 51). • When connected using an i.LINK... cable (optional), the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is finished, stop your...
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... screen of the other device. • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on your TV.) 2 If you want to 3 in your camcorder. Be sure to your camcorder beforehand. • A TV without an output jack does not allow recording. When recording...
... screen of the other device. • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on your TV.) 2 If you want to 3 in your camcorder. Be sure to your camcorder beforehand. • A TV without an output jack does not allow recording. When recording...
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... been recorded in the LP mode. 60 Audio device (such as CD/MD) players - Check the picture on another device. - When your camcorder using the A/V jack or the internal microphone, the picture will not be recorded takes precedence over others in the 16-bit mode (p. 50)....58234; An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder is set to SAVE. • When you are using the A/V connecting cable. Using the internal microphone (no connection required). The audio input to a tape already recorded in...
... been recorded in the LP mode. 60 Audio device (such as CD/MD) players - Check the picture on another device. - When your camcorder using the A/V jack or the internal microphone, the picture will not be recorded takes precedence over others in the 16-bit mode (p. 50)....58234; An external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe. An audio device to the Handycam Station or your camcorder is set to SAVE. • When you are using the A/V connecting cable. Using the internal microphone (no connection required). The audio input to a tape already recorded in...
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...cable to 4, the recording stops automatically at which you have been disconnected. 61 Dubbing/Editing To dub on other DCR-PC55 camcorders...). • When you attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe, you can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder...camcorder. However, sound you are recording is output at the same time. Check the sound using the A/V connecting cable...camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on other camcorders... camcorder, remove your camcorder from your camcorder to...
...cable to 4, the recording stops automatically at which you have been disconnected. 61 Dubbing/Editing To dub on other DCR-PC55 camcorders...). • When you attach an external microphone (optional) to the Active Interface Shoe, you can only record additional audio over a tape recorded on your camcorder...camcorder. However, sound you are recording is output at the same time. Check the sound using the A/V connecting cable...camcorder beforehand. 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on other camcorders... camcorder, remove your camcorder from your camcorder to...
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... Handycam Station to ON (p. 65). Connect your camcorder to the printer 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch [MENU] (STANDARD SET) [USB-PLY/ EDT] [PictBridge] . 3 Connect the USB jack (p. 65) of your Handycam ...the information of printouts.) 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on using the USB cable. 4 Set the (USB) ON/OFF switch on which still images are stored into your camcorder beforehand. Dubbing/Editing Continued 63 Selecting still images for printing (Print mark) The...
... Handycam Station to ON (p. 65). Connect your camcorder to the printer 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp. 2 Touch [MENU] (STANDARD SET) [USB-PLY/ EDT] [PictBridge] . 3 Connect the USB jack (p. 65) of your Handycam ...the information of printouts.) 1 Slide the POWER switch down to turn on using the USB cable. 4 Set the (USB) ON/OFF switch on which still images are stored into your camcorder beforehand. Dubbing/Editing Continued 63 Selecting still images for printing (Print mark) The...
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... 64 Printing 1 Select the image to be performed properly. - Disconnecting the USB cable from your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable and restart the operation from your Handycam Station or the printer. - Operating the POWER switch. - Removing the "Memory Stick...cannot guarantee the operation of copies to be printed with a device other than your printer's operating instructions for the printer to your camcorder. • PictBridge is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to be used. • Do not attempt the ...
... 64 Printing 1 Select the image to be performed properly. - Disconnecting the USB cable from your camcorder. • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable and restart the operation from your Handycam Station or the printer. - Operating the POWER switch. - Removing the "Memory Stick...cannot guarantee the operation of copies to be printed with a device other than your printer's operating instructions for the printer to your camcorder. • PictBridge is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to be used. • Do not attempt the ...
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... connecting your camcorder to your computer. • Software and features available for Macintosh computers differ from those available for copying video and sound recorded on connection, see the next section. • There are saved in more clarity than with added music and visual styles. ImageMixer VCD2 - USB cable This method is transferred...
... connecting your camcorder to your computer. • Software and features available for Macintosh computers differ from those available for copying video and sound recorded on connection, see the next section. • There are saved in more clarity than with added music and visual styles. ImageMixer VCD2 - USB cable This method is transferred...
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...600 dots, or less than 256 colors.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to on the screen. After installing the CDROM, reading "Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer .... This "First Step Guide" describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your computer. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to create a video CD.
...600 dots, or less than 256 colors.) Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), DV Interface (IEEE1394, i.LINK) (to connect via an i.LINK cable), disc drive (You need a CD-R drive to on the screen. After installing the CDROM, reading "Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer .... This "First Step Guide" describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your computer. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you can refer to create a video CD.
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... for installation: 250 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 4 GB or more (depending on the size of your camcorder is not required thereafter. The software to be used varies depending on the OS system you install it, the installation is not connected...screen does not appear Double-click [My Computer]. 68 Close all applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder and your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your...
... for installation: 250 MB or more Available free hard disk space recommended: 4 GB or more (depending on the size of your camcorder is not required thereafter. The software to be used varies depending on the OS system you install it, the installation is not connected...screen does not appear Double-click [My Computer]. 68 Close all applications running on the computer before connecting your camcorder and your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your...
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....th/vaio/index.html - The following URL: - Europe http://www.vaio-link.com/ - Korea http://scs.sony.co.kr/ - Latin America http://vaio-online.sony.com/ i.LINK cable (optional) to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector to DV Interface • You can be used to create a DVD from then on it... to DVD" function enables you to copy pictures recorded on a tape to a DVD easily if your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that can only use a USB cable. * Note that you connect your camcorder is automatically copied and written to DVD" function for each Windows XP user. 1 Turn on a tape...
....th/vaio/index.html - The following URL: - Europe http://www.vaio-link.com/ - Korea http://scs.sony.co.kr/ - Latin America http://vaio-online.sony.com/ i.LINK cable (optional) to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector to DV Interface • You can be used to create a DVD from then on it... to DVD" function enables you to copy pictures recorded on a tape to a DVD easily if your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that can only use a USB cable. * Note that you connect your camcorder is automatically copied and written to DVD" function for each Windows XP user. 1 Turn on a tape...
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...If you insert the connector forcibly, it takes a few hours to create a DVD. 3 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 4 Connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 73). • When you insert the connector in the disc drive. WRITING: The picture is being written ...in the correct direction. The disc tray comes out. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") (continued) 2 Prepare the power source for your camcorder. • For details, see "First Step Guide". 5 Touch [MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [BURN DVD] . When...
...If you insert the connector forcibly, it takes a few hours to create a DVD. 3 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 4 Connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 73). • When you insert the connector in the disc drive. WRITING: The picture is being written ...in the correct direction. The disc tray comes out. Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") (continued) 2 Prepare the power source for your camcorder. • For details, see "First Step Guide". 5 Touch [MENU] (EDIT/PLAY) [BURN DVD] . When...
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... Using a Computer To cancel the operation Touch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen on your camcorder. • You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set to [ON]. 75 Even if you disconnect the i.LINK... cable or turn off the camcorder at this stage, DVD creation will continue on your computer. • When ...
... Using a Computer To cancel the operation Touch [CANCEL] on the LCD screen on your camcorder. • You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set to [ON]. 75 Even if you disconnect the i.LINK... cable or turn off the camcorder at this stage, DVD creation will continue on your computer. • When ...
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...].) 1 Turn on the analog video unit. 2 Slide the POWER switch of an A/V connecting cable (optional). The A/V jack accepts analog signals. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to the Handycam Station. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. 3 On the LCD screen, touch... pictures can be installed on your computer beforehand. Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) Using the A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (optional), you can convert an analog signal output from an analog device such as a VCR to...
...].) 1 Turn on the analog video unit. 2 Slide the POWER switch of an A/V connecting cable (optional). The A/V jack accepts analog signals. A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to the Handycam Station. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. 3 On the LCD screen, touch... pictures can be installed on your computer beforehand. Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function) Using the A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (optional), you can convert an analog signal output from an analog device such as a VCR to...