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Table of Contents (Continued) Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 62 Using the HOME MENU 62 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 63 ... What you can do with Windows computer 80 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 81 Viewing "First Step Guide" ......... 83 Using a Macintosh computer ..... 84 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 85 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 98 Maintenance and precautions .. 100 Specifications 108 Quick Reference Identifying parts and...
Table of Contents (Continued) Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 62 Using the HOME MENU 62 List of the (SETTINGS) category items 63 ... What you can do with Windows computer 80 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 81 Viewing "First Step Guide" ......... 83 Using a Macintosh computer ..... 84 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 85 Warning indicators and messages 94 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .... 98 Maintenance and precautions .. 100 Specifications 108 Quick Reference Identifying parts and...
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... images stored in widescreen format can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.44). 13 Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.80) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you can be quickly transferred to create your original DVD. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42...
... images stored in widescreen format can play back recorded DVD on other DVD devices (p.44). 13 Using the supplied software to edit and copy (p.80) Picture Motion Browser, the software supplied with your camcorder allows you can be quickly transferred to create your original DVD. Playback on widescreen TV and home theater (p.42...
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54) USB cable (1) (p. 55) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH40 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 80) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42, 54) USB cable (1) (p. 55) Wireless Remote Commander (DCRDVD308/DVD708) (1) (p. 114) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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...to a computer You can be enlarged and played in a multi-boot environment. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of your camcorder. CPU:Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster. It is necessary to the Help guide for further detailed operations ...to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more 80 This describes basic operations, from your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use a Macintosh computer. To display the Help guide, click the ...
...to a computer You can be enlarged and played in a multi-boot environment. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the functions of your camcorder. CPU:Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster. It is necessary to the Help guide for further detailed operations ...to have DirectX installed.) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more 80 This describes basic operations, from your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use a Macintosh computer. To display the Help guide, click the ...
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... Close all the recommended environments. b Notes • Log on as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), Disc drive that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click...images are not guaranteed on the computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that can burn DVDs (CD-ROM drive required for software installation) When playing still images recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" on currently may limit product performance. For example, other open or ...
... Close all the recommended environments. b Notes • Log on as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), Disc drive that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. If the screen does not appear 1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click...images are not guaranteed on the computer. Installing the "First Step Guide" 1 Confirm that can burn DVDs (CD-ROM drive required for software installation) When playing still images recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" on currently may limit product performance. For example, other open or ...
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...Agreement], select [I accept the terms of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. Restart your computer appears, you do not need to install third party software (shown below). Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (Continued) 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. 5 Select the... when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen. To install the software "Adobe Reader" to install the required software. Depending on -screen instructions to recognize a DVD-RW ...
...Agreement], select [I accept the terms of your camcorder from the pull-down menu. 6 Click [FirstStepGuide(HTML)]. Restart your computer appears, you do not need to install third party software (shown below). Installing the "First Step Guide" and software (Continued) 4 Click [FirstStepGuide]. 5 Select the... when you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen. To install the software "Adobe Reader" to install the required software. Depending on -screen instructions to recognize a DVD-RW ...
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... create a DVD x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to remove the USB cable. When "First Step Guide" is recommended. When the HTML version of "First Step Guide" - http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the ...information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following cases: - To view "First Step Guide" on the desktop. When printing the desired topics of "First Step Guide" cannot be installed. Double-click the shortcut of "First Step Guide" on your camcorder...
... create a DVD x Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Software required to handle movies Restart the computer if required to remove the USB cable. When "First Step Guide" is recommended. When the HTML version of "First Step Guide" - http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ • For the ...information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following cases: - To view "First Step Guide" on the desktop. When printing the desired topics of "First Step Guide" cannot be installed. Double-click the shortcut of "First Step Guide" on your camcorder...
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...-ROM. Install "First Step Guide" in the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to your camcorder and computer and making setting. System requirements To copy still images from initial hookup of your computer. b Notes • The supplied software "Picture Motion Browser" does not operate on Mac OS. • Refer to...files is an instruction manual you can download Adobe Reader from the "Memory Stick Duo" to the Macintosh. If no software for the details on connecting your camcorder to the computer and copying the still images. Referring to "Installing the "First Step Guide,"" start the "First Step...
...-ROM. Install "First Step Guide" in the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to your camcorder and computer and making setting. System requirements To copy still images from initial hookup of your computer. b Notes • The supplied software "Picture Motion Browser" does not operate on Mac OS. • Refer to...files is an instruction manual you can download Adobe Reader from the "Memory Stick Duo" to the Macintosh. If no software for the details on connecting your camcorder to the computer and copying the still images. Referring to "Installing the "First Step Guide,"" start the "First Step...
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...] is running out during playback on a Macintosh. DVD+RW - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - DVD-R - Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on the Macintosh computer. • You cannot use Because of following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and... menu items. Cannot use Picture Motion Browser on your camcorder. Functions that the A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO] ...
...] is running out during playback on a Macintosh. DVD+RW - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) - DVD-R - Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser, on the Macintosh computer. • You cannot use Because of following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and... menu items. Cannot use Picture Motion Browser on your camcorder. Functions that the A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. NIGHTSHOT PLS], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [OLD MOVIE], [TELE MACRO] ...
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...the following sections. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is provided on the web. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," ...of their owners of copyright. This informs you that is eligible for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Please read the following...contact us about the contents of source code. Read "license1.pdf" in the camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you can download it is a trademark or...
...the following sections. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is provided on the web. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," " ," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," ...of their owners of copyright. This informs you that is eligible for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Please read the following...contact us about the contents of source code. Read "license1.pdf" in the camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you can download it is a trademark or...
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... 72 RESET button 113 S SCENE SELECTION 76, 92 Self-diagnosis display .......... 94 SELF-TIMER 79 SEPIA 79 SETTINGS category 62 Slide show 41 SNOW 77 Software 81 SOUND/DISP SET 69 SP 64 Specifications 108 SPORTS (Sports lesson) ...... 77 SPOT FOCUS 75 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter 76, 92, 93 SPOTLIGHT...
... 72 RESET button 113 S SCENE SELECTION 76, 92 Self-diagnosis display .......... 94 SELF-TIMER 79 SEPIA 79 SETTINGS category 62 Slide show 41 SNOW 77 Software 81 SOUND/DISP SET 69 SP 64 Specifications 108 SPORTS (Sports lesson) ...... 77 SPOT FOCUS 75 SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter 76, 92, 93 SPOTLIGHT...
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...-line help Picture Motion Browser features Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time Preparation flow Installing software Connecting your camcorder to a computer using a cable Chapter 2: Importing/viewing videos and still images on a computer Importing videos on a disc and ... a disc Types of discs you can use Chapter 5: Manipulating still images Manipulating still images Chapter 6: Using with a Macintosh computer Connecting your camcorder and a Macintosh computer with a USB cable Copying still images from a "Memory Stick Duo" Troubleshooting Symptoms Cause and/or corrective actions Additional...
...-line help Picture Motion Browser features Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time Preparation flow Installing software Connecting your camcorder to a computer using a cable Chapter 2: Importing/viewing videos and still images on a computer Importing videos on a disc and ... a disc Types of discs you can use Chapter 5: Manipulating still images Manipulating still images Chapter 6: Using with a Macintosh computer Connecting your camcorder and a Macintosh computer with a USB cable Copying still images from a "Memory Stick Duo" Troubleshooting Symptoms Cause and/or corrective actions Additional...
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...refer to 5 describe operations with a "Memory Stick Duo" slot). For the location of the camcorder used in this "First Step Guide" may vary depending on the operating system of the software on a Macintosh computer (only the models with a Windows computer. You can only import the...computer." z Both an 8 cm and a 12 cm DVDs are from your camcorder. Notes z The screenshots in this "First Step Guide." Chapters 1 to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder. The CD-ROM includes the following software. When using a Macintosh computer, see "Chapter 6: Using with a computer, ...
...refer to 5 describe operations with a "Memory Stick Duo" slot). For the location of the camcorder used in this "First Step Guide" may vary depending on the operating system of the software on a Macintosh computer (only the models with a Windows computer. You can only import the...computer." z Both an 8 cm and a 12 cm DVDs are from your camcorder. Notes z The screenshots in this "First Step Guide." Chapters 1 to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder. The CD-ROM includes the following software. When using a Macintosh computer, see "Chapter 6: Using with a computer, ...
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Select [Help] in the [Help] menu of the software to start up the on -line help The help . Previous Top Next Read this first Software's on -line help provides detailed operating instructions for Picture Motion Browser.
Select [Help] in the [Help] menu of the software to start up the on -line help The help . Previous Top Next Read this first Software's on -line help provides detailed operating instructions for Picture Motion Browser.
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For installing the supplied software, see "Connecting your camcorder to a computer using a cable." (For details on how to connect your camcorder with a Macintosh computer.") Top Next Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time Preparation flow Installation of the supplied software is required the first time you use your camcorder to a computer, see "Installing software." For details on how to connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer, click "Chapter 6: Using with a Windows computer.
For installing the supplied software, see "Connecting your camcorder to a computer using a cable." (For details on how to connect your camcorder with a Macintosh computer.") Top Next Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time Preparation flow Installation of the supplied software is required the first time you use your camcorder to a computer, see "Installing software." For details on how to connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer, click "Chapter 6: Using with a Windows computer.
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... 2 Turn on as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer before installing the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM in , then click [Next]. Before installation, prepare your camcorder and a USB cable. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is required only for the first time. Close all applications running on the computer... ) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrators for the application to enjoy editing your computer. The software to be installed will be installed, then click [Next]. 6 Confirm the area and country/region you live in the disc drive of the ...
... 2 Turn on as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer before installing the software. 3 Place the CD-ROM in , then click [Next]. Before installation, prepare your camcorder and a USB cable. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is required only for the first time. Close all applications running on the computer... ) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrators for the application to enjoy editing your computer. The software to be installed will be installed, then click [Next]. 6 Confirm the area and country/region you live in the disc drive of the ...
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... you to restart your computer appears, you can access a range of your Sony product, you do not need to restart my computer now.] is selected, then click [Finish]. In this time. Software required for Product Registration [ ] appears on the desktop. The short-cut...[ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the desktop. By registering your computer. Software required to recognize VR mode discs z Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) --- http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following installation ...
... you to restart your computer appears, you can access a range of your Sony product, you do not need to restart my computer now.] is selected, then click [Finish]. In this time. Software required for Product Registration [ ] appears on the desktop. The short-cut...[ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the desktop. By registering your computer. Software required to recognize VR mode discs z Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) --- http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following installation ...
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... [ COMPUTER], it takes some time until the computer recognizes your camcorder, When the computer recognizes your camcorder. For the location of USB 1.1 (USB Full-Speed). 1 Turn on your camcorder to a computer using a USB cable. You can connect your camcorder. If any software starts on the camcorder firmly. For operating the POWER switch, refer to the Operating...
... [ COMPUTER], it takes some time until the computer recognizes your camcorder, When the computer recognizes your camcorder. For the location of USB 1.1 (USB Full-Speed). 1 Turn on your camcorder to a computer using a USB cable. You can connect your camcorder. If any software starts on the camcorder firmly. For operating the POWER switch, refer to the Operating...
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... print it. Tip z You can save a scene you select from Picture Motion Browser and view images with the date information. You can start your e-mail software for this feature to the Picture Motion Browser Help. Sending still images by e-mail. z Video data files cannot be enabled in your e-mail... more information about the operation, refer to work. Refer to the user manual or help files of your e-mail software, attach still images to e-mail and send them via e-mail. Opening with external program You can also print still images with these programs. Top Notes z ...
... print it. Tip z You can save a scene you select from Picture Motion Browser and view images with the date information. You can start your e-mail software for this feature to the Picture Motion Browser Help. Sending still images by e-mail. z Video data files cannot be enabled in your e-mail... more information about the operation, refer to work. Refer to the user manual or help files of your e-mail software, attach still images to e-mail and send them via e-mail. Opening with external program You can also print still images with these programs. Top Notes z ...
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...view the videos on the Macintosh computer. Top Next The file transferred from that shown in your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser does not function correctly. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser on a disc in your computer correctly. The "Memory Stick" icon ([Removable... Disk]) does not appear on your camcorder. The video or still image or sound of your camcorder with a computer. Cannot write from ...
...view the videos on the Macintosh computer. Top Next The file transferred from that shown in your camcorder. Picture Motion Browser does not function correctly. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser on a disc in your computer correctly. The "Memory Stick" icon ([Removable... Disk]) does not appear on your camcorder. The video or still image or sound of your camcorder with a computer. Cannot write from ...