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... 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 based on DirectX technology. For the compatible drive, visit the following software. When using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on the size of the image files edited) • Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dots, High color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver capability...
... 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 based on DirectX technology. For the compatible drive, visit the following software. When using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on the size of the image files edited) • Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dots, High color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors), DirectDraw display driver capability...
Computer Applications Guide
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... i.LINK cable (p. 15). 18 Managing pictures on a Windows computer Folder functions With [Picture Package Viewer], pictures copied from any folder or memory device. The selected picture is edited automatically to select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. The name of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the model. 3 Set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of the screen. Picture Package Auto Video You can also change the date of the menu settings varies depending on the model. [Picture Package...
... i.LINK cable (p. 15). 18 Managing pictures on a Windows computer Folder functions With [Picture Package Viewer], pictures copied from any folder or memory device. The selected picture is edited automatically to select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. The name of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the model. 3 Set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of the screen. Picture Package Auto Video You can also change the date of the menu settings varies depending on the model. [Picture Package...
Computer Applications Guide
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... disc drive. You cannot use a USB cable for the Burn VCD feature in the menu settings of the menu settings varies depending on the model. Picture Package VCD Maker You can view pictures recorded on . Regarding supported models, check to see if there is a listing for this operation. The remaining time appears on the computer screen. . 8 Click [No] when you can copy recorded movies on a tape to on your camcorder to a Video CD using a computer equipped with a disc drive compatible...
... disc drive. You cannot use a USB cable for the Burn VCD feature in the menu settings of the menu settings varies depending on the model. Picture Package VCD Maker You can view pictures recorded on . Regarding supported models, check to see if there is a listing for this operation. The remaining time appears on the computer screen. . 8 Click [No] when you can copy recorded movies on a tape to on your camcorder to a Video CD using a computer equipped with a disc drive compatible...
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... the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with an i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the Toast. To copy images, connect your camcorder to . 6 Double-click the unzipped [ImageMixerVCD2_Install]. 7 When the user acceptance screen is displayed, enter your camcorder. • If you can create video CDs using ImageMixer VCD2. An image file compatible with a Memory Stick slot) Double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Make sure to copy the picture file to the hard disk before installing the software 2 Place...
... the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with an i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the Toast. To copy images, connect your camcorder to . 6 Double-click the unzipped [ImageMixerVCD2_Install]. 7 When the user acceptance screen is displayed, enter your camcorder. • If you can create video CDs using ImageMixer VCD2. An image file compatible with a Memory Stick slot) Double-click the "Memory Stick" icon. Make sure to copy the picture file to the hard disk before installing the software 2 Place...
Computer Applications Guide
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... first time The Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function enables you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that can only use a USB cable. Quit all applications running with "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed. - Other functions Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface b Notes • Some models are not compatible for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch...
... first time The Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function enables you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that can only use a USB cable. Quit all applications running with "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed. - Other functions Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface b Notes • Some models are not compatible for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch...
Computer Applications Guide
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...digital signal and transfer it to a digital device, such as the power source. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. VCR (analog) Before operation Set [DISPLAY] in the menu settings to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting). 1 Turn on the model. Digital convert function DV Interface Other functions to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable (optional) : Signal flow A/V connecting cable A/V (audio/video) (supplied) (White) jack (Red) AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (Yellow) S video plug (Black) b Notes • Some models are not compatible for the Digital...
...digital signal and transfer it to a digital device, such as the power source. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. VCR (analog) Before operation Set [DISPLAY] in the menu settings to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting). 1 Turn on the model. Digital convert function DV Interface Other functions to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable (optional) : Signal flow A/V connecting cable A/V (audio/video) (supplied) (White) jack (Red) AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (Yellow) S video plug (Black) b Notes • Some models are not compatible for the Digital...
Computer Applications Guide
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... copying and viewing pictures recorded on Windows 98. 1 Check that your camcorder is not guaranteed on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony Handycam] or [? For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using the USB cable. Sony DSC] may vary depending on [USB Streaming Tool] when using a computer, the operation is connected to delete them. mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of the USB driver...
... copying and viewing pictures recorded on Windows 98. 1 Check that your camcorder is not guaranteed on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony Handycam] or [? For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using the USB cable. Sony DSC] may vary depending on [USB Streaming Tool] when using a computer, the operation is connected to delete them. mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of the USB driver...
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b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [Composite USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] may vary depending on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony Handycam] or [? Additional information Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image does not appear on [USB Streaming Tool] when using the USB cable. (Continued from the previous page) For Windows 2000 Log on as Administrators. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again...
b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [USB Audio Device], [Composite USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] may vary depending on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony Handycam] or [? Additional information Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image does not appear on [USB Streaming Tool] when using the USB cable. (Continued from the previous page) For Windows 2000 Log on as Administrators. 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to install the USB driver again...
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... a Memory Stick slot) • [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony Handycam] or [? Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image does not appear 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 "?" For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder • [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder • [USB Device] in the disc drive...
... a Memory Stick slot) • [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony Handycam] or [? Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image does not appear 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 "?" For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder • [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder • [USB Device] in the disc drive...
Camera Operations Guide
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... interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your camcorder You can use Title search (p. 61), Date search (p. 62), [ TITLE] (p. 81), [ TAPE TITLE] (p. 83). Use of mini DV cassettes with Part 15 of a standard "Memory Stick," in your Sony dealer regarding this product. Note on the type of "Memory Stick" you can use in a residential installation. b Note: DCR-PC109...
... interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in your camcorder You can use Title search (p. 61), Date search (p. 62), [ TITLE] (p. 81), [ TAPE TITLE] (p. 83). Use of mini DV cassettes with Part 15 of a standard "Memory Stick," in your Sony dealer regarding this product. Note on the type of "Memory Stick" you can use in a residential installation. b Note: DCR-PC109...
Camera Operations Guide
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... the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Take pictures of the sun only in the following parts. 4 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • You can also be damaged, or this manual are based on the model DCR-PC109. To view your camcorder. However, there may cause a malfunction of your recordings on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or...
... the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Take pictures of the sun only in the following parts. 4 Touch the button on the LCD screen. • You can also be damaged, or this manual are based on the model DCR-PC109. To view your camcorder. However, there may cause a malfunction of your recordings on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or...
Camera Operations Guide
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... 100 NP-FF71 205 110 For DCR-PC108: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FF50 110 60 NP-FF51 125 65 (supplied) NP-FF70 225 120 NP-FF71 250 135 With LCD BACKLIGHT set to OFF (CHG). 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF For DCR-PC109: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FF50 95 50 NP-FF51...
... 100 NP-FF71 205 110 For DCR-PC108: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FF50 110 60 NP-FF51 125 65 (supplied) NP-FF70 225 120 NP-FF71 250 135 With LCD BACKLIGHT set to OFF (CHG). 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF For DCR-PC109: Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FF50 95 50 NP-FF51...
Camera Operations Guide
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... button. Recording REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. To turn the power off 1 Slide the POWER switch up , and the currently selected recording folder appears on a tape, movies will be recorded along with monaural sound. LENS COVER Camera recording switch POWER switch lamp 3 Select the recording mode. MPEG MOVIE EX Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights...
... button. Recording REC START/STOP z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. To turn the power off 1 Slide the POWER switch up , and the currently selected recording folder appears on a tape, movies will be recorded along with monaural sound. LENS COVER Camera recording switch POWER switch lamp 3 Select the recording mode. MPEG MOVIE EX Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights...
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Do not record pictures in the menu setting (p. 58). Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the mirror mode. • To press REC START/STOP on LCD frame, support the LCD panel with an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn the power off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being displayed on the screen. You can view this camcorder. To record for a longer time on the image size and the recording environment. Refer to the following...
Do not record pictures in the menu setting (p. 58). Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the mirror mode. • To press REC START/STOP on LCD frame, support the LCD panel with an external flash (optional) connected to the accessory shoe, turn the power off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being displayed on the screen. You can view this camcorder. To record for a longer time on the image size and the recording environment. Refer to the following...
Camera Operations Guide
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.... 4 Touch . DEMO MODE PRINT When you remove both cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you do not intend to observe the movement of clouds or the change of the functions available such as those described below. - Using the Menu INT. REC-STL This function is used on the battery pack, the power will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a "Memory Stick Duo...
.... 4 Touch . DEMO MODE PRINT When you remove both cassette and "Memory Stick Duo" from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you do not intend to observe the movement of clouds or the change of the functions available such as those described below. - Using the Menu INT. REC-STL This function is used on the battery pack, the power will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a "Memory Stick Duo...
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Playback Troubleshooting If you are playing back the pictures stored on a "Memory Stick Duo," refer also to [ON] in the beginning or middle of the tape. "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are playing was ejected after recording when using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 134) No sound or only a low sound is not a malfunction. This is being played. •...
Playback Troubleshooting If you are playing back the pictures stored on a "Memory Stick Duo," refer also to [ON] in the beginning or middle of the tape. "---" is displayed on the screen. • The tape you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V connecting cable are playing was ejected after recording when using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 134) No sound or only a low sound is not a malfunction. This is being played. •...
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... recording. Procedures Connect your camcorder's setting information at all. Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed button-type battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. To charge the pre-installed button-type battery...
... recording. Procedures Connect your camcorder's setting information at all. Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG). The pre-installed button-type battery is not charged, the camcorder operation will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. To charge the pre-installed button-type battery...
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... Recording mode (REC MODE) SPOT FOCUS 41 Standard (STANDARD) See Image quality (QUALITY) STEADYSHOT 70 Stereo/monaural 84 STILL 44 Still image format 128 STILL SET 71 148 Quick Reference KEY 44 M Main sound See MULTI-SOUND Manual exposure (EXPOSURE 39 Manual focus 42 Memory Chroma key (M T CAM CHROMA 46 Memory Luminance key (M T CAM LUMI 46 MEMORY MIX 46 Memory Overlap (OVERLAP 44 Memory photo 32, 53 "Memory Stick Duo" General information.. 128 Inserting 24 Number...
... Recording mode (REC MODE) SPOT FOCUS 41 Standard (STANDARD) See Image quality (QUALITY) STEADYSHOT 70 Stereo/monaural 84 STILL 44 Still image format 128 STILL SET 71 148 Quick Reference KEY 44 M Main sound See MULTI-SOUND Manual exposure (EXPOSURE 39 Manual focus 42 Memory Chroma key (M T CAM CHROMA 46 Memory Luminance key (M T CAM LUMI 46 MEMORY MIX 46 Memory Overlap (OVERLAP 44 Memory photo 32, 53 "Memory Stick Duo" General information.. 128 Inserting 24 Number...
Marketing Specifications
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... 520 lines of the Memory Stick Duo™ Media. The Recording Time Available is clearer, with other image stabilization systems. i.LINK®* DV Interface (IEEE1394) A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between the camcorder and a TV/VCR for easy viewing, or a USB or i.LINK® supported computer for recording operational. MPEG EX Movie Mode Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies, MPEG EX Movie Mode will be passed through the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the...
... 520 lines of the Memory Stick Duo™ Media. The Recording Time Available is clearer, with other image stabilization systems. i.LINK®* DV Interface (IEEE1394) A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between the camcorder and a TV/VCR for easy viewing, or a USB or i.LINK® supported computer for recording operational. MPEG EX Movie Mode Unlike earlier MPEG1 Movies, MPEG EX Movie Mode will be passed through the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the...
Marketing Specifications
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.../ In Camera Charger, NP-FF51 InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery, RMT-831 Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control, USB Cable, Handycam Station, MSG-M8A Memory Stick Duo™ Media, MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo Adapter, CR2025 Battery, Multi A/V Cable, LCD Cleaning Cloth, CD-ROM USB Driver (Picture Package™ Software v.1.0 for data management functions. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and Worry Free are...
.../ In Camera Charger, NP-FF51 InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery, RMT-831 Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control, USB Cable, Handycam Station, MSG-M8A Memory Stick Duo™ Media, MSAC-M2 Memory Stick Duo Adapter, CR2025 Battery, Multi A/V Cable, LCD Cleaning Cloth, CD-ROM USB Driver (Picture Package™ Software v.1.0 for data management functions. Sony, AccuPower, Advanced HAD, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Picture Package, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen, and Worry Free are...