Computer Applications Guide
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..., start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. • Connecting with a USB cable (supplied) • Connecting 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 a computer There are of the preparation Follow the steps below...
..., start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. • Connecting with a USB cable (supplied) • Connecting 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 a computer There are of the preparation Follow the steps below...
Computer Applications Guide
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... you connect the USB cable for the location. For the model that your camcorder for the first time. 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 a Windows computer 11 Using the USB cable... mode. z Tip • Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-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 USB cable to the...
... you connect the USB cable for the location. For the model that your camcorder for the first time. 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 a Windows computer 11 Using the USB cable... mode. z Tip • Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-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 USB cable to the...
Computer Applications Guide
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... to the USB jack on your computer. [USB MODE] appears on your camcorder to the computer after pictures are recorded into your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up , then pictures recorded ...on . For the model that is supplied with your camcorder and the computer, [Picture Package Menu]...
... to the USB jack on your computer. [USB MODE] appears on your camcorder to the computer after pictures are recorded into your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up , then pictures recorded ...on . For the model that is supplied with your camcorder and the computer, [Picture Package Menu]...
Computer Applications Guide
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... software, refer to the help files or the operating instructions of the camcorder and disconnect the i.LINK cable from the camcorder and computer. 16 Connecting to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK cable to edit the recorded pictures. For... details on the operation of the DV Interface varies depending on the Handycam Station. For the ...
... software, refer to the help files or the operating instructions of the camcorder and disconnect the i.LINK cable from the camcorder and computer. 16 Connecting to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK cable to edit the recorded pictures. For... details on the operation of the DV Interface varies depending on the Handycam Station. For the ...
Computer Applications Guide
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...minutes on the computer environment, including such factors as the operating system or the hardware. For Windows XP Click [Start], [All Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. • Once you have created a Video CD, you cannot add images to the same CD-R. • ... onto the CD-R does 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 to the end. To play back a Video CD using Windows Media Player. 1 Place a Video CD in the menu settings of Windows Media...
...minutes on the computer environment, including such factors as the operating system or the hardware. For Windows XP Click [Start], [All Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. • Once you have created a Video CD, you cannot add images to the same CD-R. • ... onto the CD-R does 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 to the end. To play back a Video CD using Windows Media Player. 1 Place a Video CD in the menu settings of Windows Media...
Computer Applications Guide
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... cable (supplied) before turning on your camcorder. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 2 Prepare the power source for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly 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...
... cable (supplied) before turning on your camcorder. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 2 Prepare the power source for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly 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...
Computer Applications Guide
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... cable. cFor the model that is seeing on the computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, set [STD-USB] in your computer. You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is supplied with a Memory Stick slot) cInsert the "Memory Stick" firmly. cSlide the POWER...The computer does not recognize the "Memory Stick" during camcorder operation such as tape playback or editing. You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the Macintosh computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to the computer. You cannot view the pictures ...
... cable. cFor the model that is seeing on the computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, set [STD-USB] in your computer. You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is supplied with a Memory Stick slot) cInsert the "Memory Stick" firmly. cSlide the POWER...The computer does not recognize the "Memory Stick" during camcorder operation such as tape playback or editing. You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the Macintosh computer. (only the models with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to the computer. You cannot view the pictures ...
Computer Applications Guide
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...Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Follow the procedure below are already installed, right-click them, then click [Remove] to delete them. Sony Handycam] or [? Symptom The image does not appear on [USB Streaming Tool] when using a computer, the operation is not guaranteed on Windows 98... driver was connected to install the [Picture Package] correctly. Sony Handycam] and [? The [System Properties] screen appears. 3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 If devices below to your camcorder before the installation of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7...
...Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Follow the procedure below are already installed, right-click them, then click [Remove] to delete them. Sony Handycam] or [? Symptom The image does not appear on [USB Streaming Tool] when using a computer, the operation is not guaranteed on Windows 98... driver was connected to install the [Picture Package] correctly. Sony Handycam] and [? The [System Properties] screen appears. 3 Click the [Device Manager] tab. 4 If devices below to your camcorder before the installation of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7...
Computer Applications Guide
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... (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them , then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony Handycam] and [? b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [...) For Windows 2000 Log on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] may vary depending on as Administrators. 1 Check that your computer. ,continued Additional information 37 For copying and viewing pictures ...
... (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them , then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony Handycam] and [? b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [...) For Windows 2000 Log on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] may vary depending on as Administrators. 1 Check that your computer. ,continued Additional information 37 For copying and viewing pictures ...
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... on [USB Streaming Tool] when using the USB cable. (Continued from the previous page) For Windows XP Log on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony Handycam] or [? The [System Properties] screen appears. 4 Click the [Hardware] tab. 5 Click [Device Manager]. 6 Click [View], then click [Devices by type]. 7 If devices below and try... to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrators. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to delete them. Sony Handycam] and [?
... on [USB Streaming Tool] when using the USB cable. (Continued from the previous page) For Windows XP Log on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony Handycam] or [? The [System Properties] screen appears. 4 Click the [Hardware] tab. 5 Click [Device Manager]. 6 Click [View], then click [Devices by type]. 7 If devices below and try... to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as Administrators. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to delete them. Sony Handycam] and [?
Computer Applications Guide
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... Note • Sound is connected. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. 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]( [All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 ...
... Note • Sound is connected. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder. 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]( [All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 ...
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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 ,continued 5 Memory photo recording 29 Selecting image quality or size 31 Using the flash (DCR-HC85 31 Using the self-timer 33 Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo" while recording movies on a tape 33 Recording with ...26 Using zoom ...27 Recording in mirror mode 27 Using the self-timer 28 Recording movies fit for "Memory Stick Duo" only. Progressive recording mode (DCR-HC85 28 Recording still images - Table of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for breaking into still images - Read this first ...
Easy Handycam 34 Recording a movie 34 ,continued 5 Memory photo recording 29 Selecting image quality or size 31 Using the flash (DCR-HC85 31 Using the self-timer 33 Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick Duo" while recording movies on a tape 33 Recording with ...26 Using zoom ...27 Recording in mirror mode 27 Using the self-timer 28 Recording movies fit for "Memory Stick Duo" only. Progressive recording mode (DCR-HC85 28 Recording still images - Table of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for breaking into still images - Read this first ...
Camera Operations Guide
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... exposure manually 38 Recording in and out of a scene - SPOT FOCUS 40 Adjusting the focus manually 41 Recording a picture using Cassette Memory - Digital effect 43 Overlaying still images on movies on a tape for playback 60 Searching quickly for a desired scene - Title search 60 Searching for a ...scene by date of Easy Handycam operation 36 Adjusting the exposure 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Fixing the exposure for the last scene of the most recently ...
... exposure manually 38 Recording in and out of a scene - SPOT FOCUS 40 Adjusting the focus manually 41 Recording a picture using Cassette Memory - Digital effect 43 Overlaying still images on movies on a tape for playback 60 Searching quickly for a desired scene - Title search 60 Searching for a ...scene by date of Easy Handycam operation 36 Adjusting the exposure 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Fixing the exposure for the last scene of the most recently ...
Camera Operations Guide
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Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for recording/playback. 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 each operation. See page 34 for recording, page 54 for playback. 12 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. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for recording/playback. 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 each operation. See page 34 for recording, page 54 for playback. 12 Quick Start Guide
Camera Operations Guide
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... grip belt. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 4 Press REC START/STOP. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. Camera recording lamp POWER switch 3 Select the recording mode. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording... while pressing the green button. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the standby mode. REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on a "Memory Stick Duo" -
... grip belt. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 4 Press REC START/STOP. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. Camera recording lamp POWER switch 3 Select the recording mode. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording... while pressing the green button. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the standby mode. REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on a "Memory Stick Duo" -
Camera Operations Guide
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... is divided into 2 finer fields and these are displayed in this mode appears clearer, but a moving subject may flicker. POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record still images on the progressive recording mode In a normal TV broadcast, the screen is fully displayed with [16...
... is divided into 2 finer fields and these are displayed in this mode appears clearer, but a moving subject may flicker. POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record still images on the progressive recording mode In a normal TV broadcast, the screen is fully displayed with [16...
Camera Operations Guide
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...screen font size increases for DCR-HC85 • Titles are set to the grip belt. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 34 Recording Recording with ease - Camera recording lamp POWER switch PHOTO EASY REC START/STOP Recording a movie During Easy Handycam operation, you want to ...record a still image in "Getting started" (p. 13 to 7 in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 29). Memory overlap - If you can enjoy easy recording. Progressive recording mode for DCR-HC85 -
...screen font size increases for DCR-HC85 • Titles are set to the grip belt. 2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. 34 Recording Recording with ease - Camera recording lamp POWER switch PHOTO EASY REC START/STOP Recording a movie During Easy Handycam operation, you want to ...record a still image in "Getting started" (p. 13 to 7 in a different size, use the Memory photo recording function (p. 29). Memory overlap - If you can enjoy easy recording. Progressive recording mode for DCR-HC85 -
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... the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up . The EASY lights up . To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. USB Streaming • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are adjusted. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 4 Press EASY. Recording... power off during: - Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to stop recording. The indicator stops flashing. To turn Easy Handycam operation on the screen return to the OFF (CHG) position. You will hear a light beeping sound when the focus and brightness settings...
... the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up . The EASY lights up . To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY again. USB Streaming • During Easy Handycam operation, the following buttons are adjusted. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 4 Press EASY. Recording... power off during: - Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to stop recording. The indicator stops flashing. To turn Easy Handycam operation on the screen return to the OFF (CHG) position. You will hear a light beeping sound when the focus and brightness settings...
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... available menu items are not available. - When the bars of the functions that are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. Previously made settings are not displayed on the screen. To turn Easy Handycam operation on or off Slide the POWER switch up to their defaults. To cancel Easy...Press EASY again. For [SELF-TIMER] (in the same way as [Y] (year), then touch . BACK LIGHT (p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of disappear, the image is recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo." You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 ...
... available menu items are not available. - When the bars of the functions that are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. Previously made settings are not displayed on the screen. To turn Easy Handycam operation on or off Slide the POWER switch up to their defaults. To cancel Easy...Press EASY again. For [SELF-TIMER] (in the same way as [Y] (year), then touch . BACK LIGHT (p. 37) • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of disappear, the image is recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo." You will hear a beep sound counting down for about 10 ...