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...assured if the above OS has been upgraded. To copy pictures, connect your camcorder. For Windows computer : Picture Package For Macintosh computer : ImageMixer VCD2 System requirement For Windows users When viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer (only the models...read the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder to the computer with a Memory Stick slot) • OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. • ...
...assured if the above OS has been upgraded. To copy pictures, connect your camcorder. For Windows computer : Picture Package For Macintosh computer : ImageMixer VCD2 System requirement For Windows users When viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer (only the models...read the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder to the computer with a Memory Stick slot) • OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. • ...
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... is a trademark or registered trademark of the respective owners thereof. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details. • The screens shown in this manual. 3 On copyrights Music works, sound recording or other third... or VCR CAMERA-TAPE and PLAY/EDIT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are from a Windows XP computer. On trademarks • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick" and are registered trademarks of Macromedia, ...
... is a trademark or registered trademark of the respective owners thereof. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details. • The screens shown in this manual. 3 On copyrights Music works, sound recording or other third... or VCR CAMERA-TAPE and PLAY/EDIT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are from a Windows XP computer. On trademarks • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick" and are registered trademarks of Macromedia, ...
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Table of Contents Read this first 2 Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer 6 Features ...6 Overview of the preparation 7 Step 1: Installing the software on a computer 8 Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer 10 Using the USB cable (supplied)...Windows computer Copying, viewing and creating pictures 17 Viewing video and pictures on CD-R - Picture Package CD Backup 23 Creating a Video CD (Direct Access to the computer via your computer - Digital convert function 33 4 Picture Package Auto Slide 21 Saving the images on your camcorder...
Table of Contents Read this first 2 Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer 6 Features ...6 Overview of the preparation 7 Step 1: Installing the software on a computer 8 Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer 10 Using the USB cable (supplied)...Windows computer Copying, viewing and creating pictures 17 Viewing video and pictures on CD-R - Picture Package CD Backup 23 Creating a Video CD (Direct Access to the computer via your computer - Digital convert function 33 4 Picture Package Auto Slide 21 Saving the images on your camcorder...
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Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer Features When installing the Picture Package from the supplied CD-ROM, you can manage still images and movies recorded on your camcorder as materials. Creating your own slide show You can select your favorites from ... and effects. You can easily create original videos with added music and effects using pictures recorded on a tape as digital data on your camcorder to a Windows computer Copying pictures from a "Memory Stick" and easily create your original slide show with several features. Saving the ...
Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer Features When installing the Picture Package from the supplied CD-ROM, you can manage still images and movies recorded on your camcorder as materials. Creating your own slide show You can select your favorites from ... and effects. You can easily create original videos with added music and effects using pictures recorded on a tape as digital data on your camcorder to a Windows computer Copying pictures from a "Memory Stick" and easily create your original slide show with several features. Saving the ...
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.... You cannot directly connect your computer (for details. Overview of models with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder on a computer CD-ROM (supplied) Connecting to a Windows computer On your camcorder Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to the computer. Connecting to complete the preparation. For models with a Handycam Station. Now, start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ways to...
.... You cannot directly connect your computer (for details. Overview of models with a Handycam Station, place your camcorder on a computer CD-ROM (supplied) Connecting to a Windows computer On your camcorder Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to the computer. Connecting to complete the preparation. For models with a Handycam Station. Now, start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ways to...
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... for installation, then click [Next]. 5 Click [Next]. Step 1: Installing the software on a computer You need to connect your camcorder and the computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on , you only need to install the software to your computer. b Note • Do not connect the USB cable... as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 6 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of your computer to a Windows computer The installation screen appears. 3 Click [Install]. 4 Select the language for installation. The installation is required only for the first time.
... for installation, then click [Next]. 5 Click [Next]. Step 1: Installing the software on a computer You need to connect your camcorder and the computer. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on , you only need to install the software to your computer. b Note • Do not connect the USB cable... as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 6 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of your computer to a Windows computer The installation screen appears. 3 Click [Install]. 4 Select the language for installation. The installation is required only for the first time.
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The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). When DirectX 9.0b or later is checked, then click [Finish]. 7 Select where to a Windows computer 9 Connecting to a Windows computer agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 9 Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is not installed on the [Ready to...
The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). When DirectX 9.0b or later is checked, then click [Finish]. 7 Select where to a Windows computer 9 Connecting to a Windows computer agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 9 Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is not installed on the [Ready to...
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...good for copying pictures and sound recorded on a tape (p. 11) - If you have any questions about Picture Package For details, refer to a Windows computer Using the USB cable (supplied) when viewing pictures on a tape to the computer, copying files from a "Memory Stick" to a computer with... There are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder, or on a tape. b Notes • When you are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you use Windows 98/Windows 98SE. 10 Connecting to the operating instructions supplied on the CD-ROM supplied...
...good for copying pictures and sound recorded on a tape (p. 11) - If you have any questions about Picture Package For details, refer to a Windows computer Using the USB cable (supplied) when viewing pictures on a tape to the computer, copying files from a "Memory Stick" to a computer with... There are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder, or on a tape. b Notes • When you are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you use Windows 98/Windows 98SE. 10 Connecting to the operating instructions supplied on the CD-ROM supplied...
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... [Continue Anyway] and complete the installation. Connecting to a Windows computer to on the computer - For the model that your camcorder 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....you connect them with your computer (p. 8). For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows XP. ,continued Connecting to recognize the camcorder when you use Windows 2000 or select [Continue Anyway] if you connect ...
... [Continue Anyway] and complete the installation. Connecting to a Windows computer to on the computer - For the model that your camcorder 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....you connect them with your computer (p. 8). For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows XP. ,continued Connecting to recognize the camcorder when you use Windows 2000 or select [Continue Anyway] if you connect ...
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... is not smooth, adjust the slider in the (+) direction makes the image quality higher and 10Click [Done]. [Picture Package Menu] starts up. 12 Connecting to a Windows computer z Tip • If the movie is played back. 7 Make sure you cannot hear the sound, select another device. 8 Adjust the image quality, then click...
... is not smooth, adjust the slider in the (+) direction makes the image quality higher and 10Click [Done]. [Picture Package Menu] starts up. 12 Connecting to a Windows computer z Tip • If the movie is played back. 7 Make sure you cannot hear the sound, select another device. 8 Adjust the image quality, then click...
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... second time, select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on . For the model that is supplied with the USB cable (supplied) before turning on your camcorder to on as the power source. The procedure...
... second time, select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on . For the model that is supplied with the USB cable (supplied) before turning on your camcorder to on as the power source. The procedure...
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... Package Menu Double-click the [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] icon displayed in the [Picture Package] created inside the [My 14 Connecting to a Windows computer A B C A Folder containing image files recorded using other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only) Folder... Stick" The pictures are stored in the [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] folder displayed in the folder onto the hard disk drive of [Picture Package Menu]. 2 Check [Do not automatically launch Windows AutoPlay.] (Only when using Picture Package Menu The pictures are saved varies...
... Package Menu Double-click the [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] icon displayed in the [Picture Package] created inside the [My 14 Connecting to a Windows computer A B C A Folder containing image files recorded using other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only) Folder... Stick" The pictures are stored in the [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] folder displayed in the folder onto the hard disk drive of [Picture Package Menu]. 2 Check [Do not automatically launch Windows AutoPlay.] (Only when using Picture Package Menu The pictures are saved varies...
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... the USB jack on a keyboard or USB hub. • Make sure to connect the cable to a Windows computer task tray 2 Click [Safely remove Sony Camcorder] ([Unplug or eject hardware] in Windows 2000/Windows Me. 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and computer. Using the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK...
... the USB jack on a keyboard or USB hub. • Make sure to connect the cable to a Windows computer task tray 2 Click [Safely remove Sony Camcorder] ([Unplug or eject hardware] in Windows 2000/Windows Me. 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and computer. Using the i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK...
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... that is supplied with your camcorder for the location. z Tip • You can read video signals to edit the recorded pictures. For details on the Handycam Station. The location of that can use other software, refer to a Windows computer Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK...
... that is supplied with your camcorder for the location. z Tip • You can read video signals to edit the recorded pictures. For details on the Handycam Station. The location of that can use other software, refer to a Windows computer Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK...
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...original videos with the [Settings] screen. Applications that appear on Picture Package Menu If you have installed Picture Package on your camcorder are saved in folders by date. Still images and movies are saved in Picture Package. The following the procedures below, make ... supplied with added music and effects. Viewing video and pictures on your camcorder by selecting from a "Memory Stick" and easily create your original slide show with your camcorder. Managing pictures on a Windows computer Copying, viewing and creating pictures This chapter describes how to use ...
...original videos with the [Settings] screen. Applications that appear on Picture Package Menu If you have installed Picture Package on your camcorder are saved in folders by date. Still images and movies are saved in Picture Package. The following the procedures below, make ... supplied with added music and effects. Viewing video and pictures on your camcorder by selecting from a "Memory Stick" and easily create your original slide show with your camcorder. Managing pictures on a Windows computer Copying, viewing and creating pictures This chapter describes how to use ...
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.../ EDIT mode. The maximum length of the screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as shutter speed, exposure, aperture, etc. The procedure of your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to match the music and effects you change the date of a folder, the folder sequence changes. z Tip ... pause movies using the buttons at the top of the screen. To add comments to on a Windows computer Creating an original video - appear. The selected picture is not necessary when connecting the camcorder to see. Movie files You can use an i.LINK cable for this function. 1 Turn on ...
.../ EDIT mode. The maximum length of the screen. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as shutter speed, exposure, aperture, etc. The procedure of your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to match the music and effects you change the date of a folder, the folder sequence changes. z Tip ... pause movies using the buttons at the top of the screen. To add comments to on a Windows computer Creating an original video - appear. The selected picture is not necessary when connecting the camcorder to see. Movie files You can use an i.LINK cable for this function. 1 Turn on ...
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... music files in the computer or music CDs other than sample ,continued Managing pictures on a Windows computer 19 4 Search for the point on the application. music on the tape where you want to start copying. 5 Connect your camcorder to the computer using a USB cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 11, 15). [Picture...
... music files in the computer or music CDs other than sample ,continued Managing pictures on a Windows computer 19 4 Search for the point on the application. music on the tape where you want to start copying. 5 Connect your camcorder to the computer using a USB cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 11, 15). [Picture...
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... than the selected music file, the movie is edited with selected b Notes • Any and all third party musical contents you may acquire from your camcorder and is edited automatically according to the length of the music file. • If you want to use any of the third party musical contents.... The movie is automatically copied from CDs, the Internet or other sources are not permitted to finish. . The remaining time appears on a Windows computer 9 Click [Output settings], then select where to store the images.
... than the selected music file, the movie is edited with selected b Notes • Any and all third party musical contents you may acquire from your camcorder and is edited automatically according to the length of the music file. • If you want to use any of the third party musical contents.... The movie is automatically copied from CDs, the Internet or other sources are not permitted to finish. . The remaining time appears on a Windows computer 9 Click [Output settings], then select where to store the images.
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... your computer and automatically create a slide show ]. 7 Click [Music settings], then select the music. You can add music and effects to selected pictures saved on a Windows computer 21 Picture Package Auto Slide You can select music from music files in the slide show - The selected picture is 10 minutes. 1 Turn on...] icon on the desktop. [Picture Package Menu] starts up. 3 Click [Automatic Slide show Producer]. [Picture Package Auto Slide] starts up. 4 Open the desired folder on a Windows computer Creating an original slide show .
... your computer and automatically create a slide show ]. 7 Click [Music settings], then select the music. You can add music and effects to selected pictures saved on a Windows computer 21 Picture Package Auto Slide You can select music from music files in the slide show - The selected picture is 10 minutes. 1 Turn on...] icon on the desktop. [Picture Package Menu] starts up. 3 Click [Automatic Slide show Producer]. [Picture Package Auto Slide] starts up. 4 Open the desired folder on a Windows computer Creating an original slide show .
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Select an effect, then click [OK]. . Select where to store the images, place a new CD-R in the disc drive. When you select [Video CD] for where to store the images, then click [OK]. . You can select one of the 5 effects. Select music, then click [OK]. . 9 Click [Output settings], then select where to store the images. 8 Click [Effect settings], then select the effect. b Note • CD-RWs cannot be used. 10Click [Start]. 22 Managing pictures on the application. sample music on a Windows computer
Select an effect, then click [OK]. . Select where to store the images, place a new CD-R in the disc drive. When you select [Video CD] for where to store the images, then click [OK]. . You can select one of the 5 effects. Select music, then click [OK]. . 9 Click [Output settings], then select where to store the images. 8 Click [Effect settings], then select the effect. b Note • CD-RWs cannot be used. 10Click [Start]. 22 Managing pictures on the application. sample music on a Windows computer