Computer Applications Guide
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...below to complete the preparation. For models with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder to a computer. On your computer (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) •...
...below to complete the preparation. For models with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder to a computer. On your computer (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) •...
Computer Applications Guide
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...-TAPE mode, and 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 ON. 5 Connect the other end of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the model. Using the USB ...cable (supplied) when viewing pictures on a tape Before following the procedures below, make sure you use Windows XP. ,continued Connecting to the USB jack on your computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital...
...-TAPE mode, and 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 ON. 5 Connect the other end of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the model. Using the USB ...cable (supplied) when viewing pictures on a tape Before following the procedures below, make sure you use Windows XP. ,continued Connecting to the USB jack on your computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital...
Computer Applications Guide
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...automatically copied to the computer. Using the USB cable (supplied) when copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" When you connect them with your camcorder for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up after the second time, select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for the location...connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to a Windows computer 13 to USB jack USB cable (supplied) to USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this point. • The ...
...automatically copied to the computer. Using the USB cable (supplied) when copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" When you connect them with your camcorder for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up after the second time, select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for the location...connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to a Windows computer 13 to USB jack USB cable (supplied) to USB jack b Notes • Do not connect your camcorder to the computer at this point. • The ...
Computer Applications Guide
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For the model that is supplied with your camcorder for the location. To disconnect the i.LINK cable Turn off the power of the DV Interface varies depending on the model. z Tip • You can ... files or the operating instructions of that can read video signals to edit the recorded pictures. For details on the Handycam Station. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK cable to the DV Interface on the operation of other image editing software that software...
For the model that is supplied with your camcorder for the location. To disconnect the i.LINK cable Turn off the power of the DV Interface varies depending on the model. z Tip • You can ... files or the operating instructions of that can read video signals to edit the recorded pictures. For details on the Handycam Station. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK cable to the DV Interface on the operation of other image editing software that software...
Computer Applications Guide
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... other operating systems Click [Start], [Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. a computer equipped with a DVD drive and software compatible with each player for details. - a DVD player compatible with your camcorder to the computer via the USB cable (supplied) (p. 12).... not appear on a Windows computer Copying images for MEMORY MIX to a "Memory Stick" (only the models with your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder for details on the MEMORY MIX function. 1 Turn on the computer environment, including such factors as the operating system or...
... other operating systems Click [Start], [Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. a computer equipped with a DVD drive and software compatible with each player for details. - a DVD player compatible with your camcorder to the computer via the USB cable (supplied) (p. 12).... not appear on a Windows computer Copying images for MEMORY MIX to a "Memory Stick" (only the models with your camcorder. 5 Connect your camcorder for details on the MEMORY MIX function. 1 Turn on the computer environment, including such factors as the operating system or...
Computer Applications Guide
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...is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the model. b Note • When you connect your camcorder to on. The name of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the model. 3 Set [STD-USB] in the menu settings of your camcorder to a computer, ... a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 2 Prepare the power source for your camcorder for the location. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. b Notes • Make sure to ON. The procedure of the USB jack varies depending on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ...
...is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the model. b Note • When you connect your camcorder to on. The name of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the model. 3 Set [STD-USB] in the menu settings of your camcorder to a computer, ... a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 2 Prepare the power source for your camcorder for the location. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. b Notes • Make sure to ON. The procedure of the USB jack varies depending on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ...
Computer Applications Guide
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...editing. You cannot view the pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" on the computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to on the camcorder, then connect it again firmly. You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer. cYou cannot use... 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 on the camcorder, then connect it again. cFor the model that is seeing on the computer...
...editing. You cannot view the pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" on the computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to on the camcorder, then connect it again firmly. You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer. cYou cannot use... 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 on the camcorder, then connect it again. cFor the model that is seeing on the computer...
Computer Applications Guide
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... the installation of the USB driver was connected to your camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as the computer was completed. Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] may cause malfunction of your computer. 36 Additional information b Note ...[Remove] to install the [Picture Package] correctly. The [System Properties] screen appears. 3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 If devices below to delete them. Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [? Sony Handycam] or [?
... the installation of the USB driver was connected to your camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as the computer was completed. Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] may cause malfunction of your computer. 36 Additional information b Note ...[Remove] to install the [Picture Package] correctly. The [System Properties] screen appears. 3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 If devices below to delete them. Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [? Sony Handycam] or [?
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... a Memory Stick slot) • [? Sony Handycam] and [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB... [Other devices] folder 7 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 8 Turn off the power of your camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive...cable. (Continued from the previous page) For Windows 2000 Log on as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 9 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the [Other ...
... a Memory Stick slot) • [? Sony Handycam] and [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB... [Other devices] folder 7 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 8 Turn off the power of your camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive...cable. (Continued from the previous page) For Windows 2000 Log on as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 9 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the [Other ...
Computer Applications Guide
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...already installed, right-click them . b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] and [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder ...game controllers] folder • [USB Device] in the disc drive of your camcorder is connected to delete them , then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony DSC] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double...
...already installed, right-click them . b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] and [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder ...game controllers] folder • [USB Device] in the disc drive of your camcorder is connected to delete them , then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony DSC] may vary depending on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double...
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...then click [Done]. cChange the settings as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start], [Programs]( [All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start], [Programs]( [... as described in the (-) direction on [Select video quality]. 3 Follow the on the screen of your camcorder. There is no sound when the camcorder is not smooth. The movie is connected to the computer via a USB cable. Symptom Cause and/or Corrective...
...then click [Done]. cChange the settings as described in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start], [Programs]( [All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the following procedures: 1 Select [Start], [Programs]( [... as described in the (-) direction on [Select video quality]. 3 Follow the on the screen of your camcorder. There is no sound when the camcorder is not smooth. The movie is connected to the computer via a USB cable. Symptom Cause and/or Corrective...
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... C CD-R 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 CD-ROM 8 CD-RW 20, 22, 24, 25 Click to DVD 30 Copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" .... 13, 29 D Digital convert 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...
... C CD-R 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 CD-ROM 8 CD-RW 20, 22, 24, 25 Click to DVD 30 Copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" .... 13, 29 D Digital convert 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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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 -
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 -
Camera Operations Guide
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...recorded scenes - Zero set memory 60 Searching for an off-center subject - Digital effect 43 Overlaying still images on movies on a tape for playback 60 Searching quickly for a scene by date of Easy Handycam operation 55 Various playback functions 56 Magnifying pictures - Tape playback zoom/Memory ...39 Adjusting the focus 40 Adjusting the focus for a scene using various effects 42 Fading in various modes 50 Viewing recordings with ease - Easy Handycam 54 Making full use of recording - Data code 57 Playing the picture on a TV 59 Locating a scene on a tape - MEMORY MIX...
...recorded scenes - Zero set memory 60 Searching for an off-center subject - Digital effect 43 Overlaying still images on movies on a tape for playback 60 Searching quickly for a scene by date of Easy Handycam operation 55 Various playback functions 56 Magnifying pictures - Tape playback zoom/Memory ...39 Adjusting the focus 40 Adjusting the focus for a scene using various effects 42 Fading in various modes 50 Viewing recordings with ease - Easy Handycam 54 Making full use of recording - Data code 57 Playing the picture on a TV 59 Locating a scene on a tape - MEMORY MIX...
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EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. See page 34 for recording, page 54 for each operation. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for playback. 14 Quick Start Guide Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/ playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier.
EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. See page 34 for recording, page 54 for each operation. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for playback. 14 Quick Start Guide Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/ playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier.
Camera Operations Guide
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...Slide the POWER switch up . When you are recording on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. To record on a "Memory Stick Duo," the movie will be recorded with stereo sound. Playback starts automatically. To ... the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 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 tape or a "Memory Stick Duo." Touch again to return to p. 25). To cancel ...
...Slide the POWER switch up . When you are recording on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. To record on a "Memory Stick Duo," the movie will be recorded with stereo sound. Playback starts automatically. To ... the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 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 tape or a "Memory Stick Duo." Touch again to return to p. 25). To cancel ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... Recording POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can be recorded varies depending on the image quality setting and the recording environment. 5 Press PHOTO fully. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. A shutter sound is displayed. Burst For DCR-HC40: Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL...
... Recording POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can be recorded varies depending on the image quality setting and the recording environment. 5 Press PHOTO fully. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. A shutter sound is displayed. Burst For DCR-HC40: Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL...
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...steps 1 to 7 in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 31). If you can enjoy easy recording. Recording a movie During Easy Handycam operation, you want to record a still image in "Getting started" (p. 15 to [640 × 480]. Even first time users can record movies on...Camera recording lamp EASY POWER switch PHOTO Press PHOTO fully during the following operations: - [16:9 WIDE] mode - z Tip • For DCR-HC40: The image size is complete when the scrolling stops. P-MENU REC START/STOP To record still images in standby mode Press and hold PHOTO ...
...steps 1 to 7 in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 31). If you can enjoy easy recording. Recording a movie During Easy Handycam operation, you want to record a still image in "Getting started" (p. 15 to [640 × 480]. Even first time users can record movies on...Camera recording lamp EASY POWER switch PHOTO Press PHOTO fully during the following operations: - [16:9 WIDE] mode - z Tip • For DCR-HC40: The image size is complete when the scrolling stops. P-MENU REC START/STOP To record still images in standby mode Press and hold PHOTO ...
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... on the screen return to CLOSE. BACK LIGHT(p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are adjusted. USB Streaming • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are restored when you cancel Easy Handycam operation. Press REC START/STOP again to OPEN. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Slide the...
... on the screen return to CLOSE. BACK LIGHT(p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are adjusted. USB Streaming • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are restored when you cancel Easy Handycam operation. Press REC START/STOP again to OPEN. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Slide the...
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...b Notes • You cannot turn the power off during recording. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are not displayed on the "Memory Stick Duo." BACK LIGHT(p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of disappear, the image is heard. Press PHOTO fully. A shutter ...sound is recorded on the screen return to CLOSE. To turn Easy Handycam operation on or off 1 Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position. 2 Set the LENS COVER switch to their defaults. ...
...b Notes • You cannot turn the power off during recording. • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are not displayed on the "Memory Stick Duo." BACK LIGHT(p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of disappear, the image is heard. Press PHOTO fully. A shutter ...sound is recorded on the screen return to CLOSE. To turn Easy Handycam operation on or off 1 Slide the POWER switch up to the OFF (CHG) position. 2 Set the LENS COVER switch to their defaults. ...