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... 145 Playing back images in a continuous loop - For Windows users 157 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users (except DCR-TRV16 169 Connecting your camcorder to a tape .......... 143 Enlarging still images recorded on ...Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE 135 Viewing still images - Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick" - For Windows users 165 Viewing images recorded on your camcorder abroad .......... 201 Maintenance information and precautions 202 Specifications 207 Quick Reference Identifying ...
... 145 Playing back images in a continuous loop - For Windows users 157 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users (except DCR-TRV16 169 Connecting your camcorder to a tape .......... 143 Enlarging still images recorded on ...Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE 135 Viewing still images - Digital program editing (on a "Memory Stick" - For Windows users 165 Viewing images recorded on your camcorder abroad .......... 201 Maintenance information and precautions 202 Specifications 207 Quick Reference Identifying ...
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Quick Start Guide - See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Inserting a cassette (p. 25) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Open the DC IN jack cover. Insert the ...on a tape of the cassette back to record on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing up . After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. 8 Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you ...
Quick Start Guide - See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Inserting a cassette (p. 25) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Open the DC IN jack cover. Insert the ...on a tape of the cassette back to record on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the window facing up . After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. 8 Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you ...
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...8226;Never leave your camcorder to malfunction. Letting your camcorder become wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Sometimes... this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder...
...8226;Never leave your camcorder to malfunction. Letting your camcorder become wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Sometimes... this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder...
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... Use the battery pack after charging it for about one hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Note Prevent metallic objects from that on your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on the display... window. See page 197 for details of the AC power adaptor. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to...
... Use the battery pack after charging it for about one hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Note Prevent metallic objects from that on your camcorder. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on the display... window. See page 197 for details of the AC power adaptor. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). Your camcorder operates only with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to...
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... because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery...
... because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery...
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Doing so may cause a malfunction. •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you use a cassette with the window facing up and opens. (3) Push the center of the cassette back to insert the cassette. When you press any part of the arrow and open ...
Doing so may cause a malfunction. •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you use a cassette with the window facing up and opens. (3) Push the center of the cassette back to insert the cassette. When you press any part of the arrow and open ...
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... in the theater. BEACH&SKI: This mode prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in windows when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM ... glass or a screen. 58 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait): This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for when you to suit your camcorder from focusing on a ski slope. SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon): This mode allows you are recording distant subjects such as at a beach in tennis or...
... in the theater. BEACH&SKI: This mode prevents people's faces from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in windows when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM ... glass or a screen. 58 PORTRAIT (Soft portrait): This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for when you to suit your camcorder from focusing on a ski slope. SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon): This mode allows you are recording distant subjects such as at a beach in tennis or...
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...DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment, format it can go with this camcorder (p. 180). Otherwise, the image data may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ... Press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. If this manual. You cannot play back on your camcorder. Introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted on a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not guaranteed compatible with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal...
...DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment, format it can go with this camcorder (p. 180). Otherwise, the image data may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective ... Press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. If this manual. You cannot play back on your camcorder. Introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted on a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not guaranteed compatible with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal...
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... Computer DV IN/ OUT DV jack : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer using Macintosh. (USB) jack Push into the end USB jack USB cable (supplied) You can read video signals. When ...connecting to use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional). See page 157 when using Windows and page 171 when using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Your computer must have a DV jack and editing software installed that can ...
... Computer DV IN/ OUT DV jack : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer using Macintosh. (USB) jack Push into the end USB jack USB cable (supplied) You can read video signals. When ...connecting to use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional). See page 157 when using Windows and page 171 when using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Your computer must have a DV jack and editing software installed that can ...
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... this function in the Macintosh environment. 157 If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you can view pictures live from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer (except DCR-TRV16). If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable, you can view images ... to view tape images on the CD-ROM supplied, along with DirectX technology, so it is running Windows 98, but you can process or edit them in order to connect the camcorder to the computer's USB jack. You cannot use this product will not be provided as standard. The...
... this function in the Macintosh environment. 157 If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you can view pictures live from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer (except DCR-TRV16). If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable, you can view images ... to view tape images on the CD-ROM supplied, along with DirectX technology, so it is running Windows 98, but you can process or edit them in order to connect the camcorder to the computer's USB jack. You cannot use this product will not be provided as standard. The...
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... Corporation. •All other product names mentioned herein may not operate depending on the computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB jack must be provided as standard. ...Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using the USB cable - Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be...
... Corporation. •All other product names mentioned herein may not operate depending on the computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB jack must be provided as standard. ...Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using the USB cable - Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be...
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... a computer. The application software starts up and the title screen appears. (3) Move the cursor to "Making the computer recognize the camcorder". Note If you go to USBCONNECT in accordance with the steps on page 162. This is complete, the USB driver will not be properly ... installing the USB driver. This starts USB driver installation. (4) Follow the on the screen. Connect the USB cable according to "USB Driver" and click. Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is ideal for details. 159 Refer to page 183 for...
... a computer. The application software starts up and the title screen appears. (3) Move the cursor to "Making the computer recognize the camcorder". Note If you go to USBCONNECT in accordance with the steps on page 162. This is complete, the USB driver will not be properly ... installing the USB driver. This starts USB driver installation. (4) Follow the on the screen. Connect the USB cable according to "USB Driver" and click. Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is ideal for details. 159 Refer to page 183 for...
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You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on your computer (except DCR-TRV16). Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. The application software screen appears after a while. (3) Move the cursor to ON in the menu settings (p. 183). (10) With the... on -screen messages to page 161 for installation. (5) Follow the on-screen messages. Follow the on your camcorder. (8) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (9) Select USB STREAM in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. To install and use this software in to...
You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on your computer (except DCR-TRV16). Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. The application software screen appears after a while. (3) Move the cursor to ON in the menu settings (p. 183). (10) With the... on -screen messages to page 161 for installation. (5) Follow the on-screen messages. Follow the on your camcorder. (8) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (9) Select USB STREAM in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. To install and use this software in to...
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... Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. Except DCR-TRV16 Before operation Set USBCONNECT in to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is not in your camcorder. The Add Hardware Wizard starts two times because two different USB drivers..." t "ImageMixer" t "Sonyhcb.sys", and click "OK". The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. For Windows users (11) Follow the on a "Memory Stick" - Open "Browse..." Viewing images recorded on -screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes...
... Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. Except DCR-TRV16 Before operation Set USBCONNECT in to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is not in your camcorder. The Add Hardware Wizard starts two times because two different USB drivers..." t "ImageMixer" t "Sonyhcb.sys", and click "OK". The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. For Windows users (11) Follow the on a "Memory Stick" - Open "Browse..." Viewing images recorded on -screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes...
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...power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR. 3 Connect the USB jack on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable - Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button...and click the "Device Manager" button. For Windows users If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable supplied...
...power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR. 3 Connect the USB jack on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable - Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button...and click the "Device Manager" button. For Windows users If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable supplied...
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For Windows users Viewing Images Using Your Computer Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition/Professional 6 Turn the POWER switch to your computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in "Installing the USB driver" on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer using the USB cable - Connecting your camcorder to OFF (CHG) on page 159. 163
For Windows users Viewing Images Using Your Computer Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition/Professional 6 Turn the POWER switch to your computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in "Installing the USB driver" on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer using the USB cable - Connecting your camcorder to OFF (CHG) on page 159. 163
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..."Control Panel" t "System", and click "Device Manager". 6 Select "Other devices". Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on a "Memory Stick" - For Windows users Viewing images recorded on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart your computer to MEMORY. 4 Connect the USB ...jack on your computer. Except DCR-TRV16 Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to...
..."Control Panel" t "System", and click "Device Manager". 6 Select "Other devices". Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on a "Memory Stick" - For Windows users Viewing images recorded on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart your computer to MEMORY. 4 Connect the USB ...jack on your computer. Except DCR-TRV16 Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to...
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... (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to ON in the menu settings (p. 183). (4) Select "Start" t "Program" t "PIXELA" t "ImageMixer" t "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" startup screen appears on your computer - Preview window 165 Select USB STREAM in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as... "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony". (5) Click on the screen. To install and use this software in to load. (2) Connect the AC power adaptor, and insert a tape into your computer (p. 159). Viewing images recorded on a tape with your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch...
... (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to ON in the menu settings (p. 183). (4) Select "Start" t "Program" t "PIXELA" t "ImageMixer" t "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" startup screen appears on your computer - Preview window 165 Select USB STREAM in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as... "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony". (5) Click on the screen. To install and use this software in to load. (2) Connect the AC power adaptor, and insert a tape into your computer (p. 159). Viewing images recorded on a tape with your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch...
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... computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the supplied USB cable. (USB) jack Push into the end USB jack USB cable (supplied) (8) Press N to CAMERA. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer. Viewing pictures live from the... tape appears on preview window on your computer. Capturing still images Preview window Thumbnail list widow 166 (1) Select . (2) Looking at the preview window, move the cursor to and press it...
... computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the supplied USB cable. (USB) jack Push into the end USB jack USB cable (supplied) (8) Press N to CAMERA. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer. Viewing pictures live from the... tape appears on preview window on your computer. Capturing still images Preview window Thumbnail list widow 166 (1) Select . (2) Looking at the preview window, move the cursor to and press it...
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...completed. Set the POWER switch to any trouble occurs Close all running applications, then restart your camcorder. 167 changes to . (3) Look at the preview window and click on at the first scene of the camcorder are not due to the other position or OFF (CHG) on your computer. The image shakes... up and down. - The captured images appear in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on page 162....
...completed. Set the POWER switch to any trouble occurs Close all running applications, then restart your camcorder. 167 changes to . (3) Look at the preview window and click on at the first scene of the camcorder are not due to the other position or OFF (CHG) on your computer. The image shakes... up and down. - The captured images appear in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on page 162....