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... Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture 128 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving pictures - For Windows users (except DCR-TRV16 169 Connecting your camcorder to a tape .......... 143 Enlarging still images recorded on your computer - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 132 Copying still images from an analog video unit on a "Memory Stick...
... Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture 128 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving pictures - For Windows users (except DCR-TRV16 169 Connecting your camcorder to a tape .......... 143 Enlarging still images recorded on your computer - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 132 Copying still images from an analog video unit on a "Memory Stick...
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.... See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). 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 Insert the cassette...
.... See the page in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). 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 Insert the cassette...
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... [b] [c] [d] 14 Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. 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. Using this...
... [b] [c] [d] 14 Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. 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. Using this...
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...battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. The remaining battery time is indicated in the display window. Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the display... window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 17 Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 VCR POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA ...
...battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Fully charging the battery allows you to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. The remaining battery time is indicated in the display window. Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the display... window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 17 Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 VCR POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA ...
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...increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 min" appears in the display window indicates the approximate recording time when recording using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs ...an empty battery pack. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30*1) NP-FM50*2) NP-FM70 NP-...
...increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 min" appears in the display window indicates the approximate recording time when recording using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs ...an empty battery pack. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30*1) NP-FM50*2) NP-FM70 NP-...
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... the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use a cassette with the window facing up and opens. (3) Push the center of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment going...
... the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use a cassette with the window facing up and opens. (3) Push the center of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment going...
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... night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. SPOTLIGHT: This mode prevents people's faces, for when you to suit your camcorder from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in windows when you are recording distant subjects such as at a beach in tennis or golf. SPORTS (Sports lesson): This mode...
... night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. SPOTLIGHT: This mode prevents people's faces, for when you to suit your camcorder from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in windows when you are recording distant subjects such as at a beach in tennis or golf. SPORTS (Sports lesson): This mode...
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...the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is still displayed. The "Memory Stick" may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/...universal standard. (These models are not mentioned in each case in this camcorder (p. 180). Introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted on a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on your camcorder. You cannot play back on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are trademarks of their respective companies. "TM" and...
...the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is still displayed. The "Memory Stick" may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/...universal standard. (These models are not mentioned in each case in this camcorder (p. 180). Introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted on a computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on your camcorder. You cannot play back on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are trademarks of their respective companies. "TM" and...
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... computer using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Your computer must have a DV jack and editing software installed that can also use the camcorder with your computer - When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for Memory Stick. Viewing Images Using Your Computer DV IN/ OUT DV jack... USB cable (supplied) You can read video signals. See page 157 when using Windows and page 171 when using the USB cable There are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer without a USB jack Use an optional floppy disk...
... computer using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Your computer must have a DV jack and editing software installed that can also use the camcorder with your computer - When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for Memory Stick. Viewing Images Using Your Computer DV IN/ OUT DV jack... USB cable (supplied) You can read video signals. See page 157 when using Windows and page 171 when using the USB cable There are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer without a USB jack Use an optional floppy disk...
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...images on your computer using the USB cable You must be provided as standard. The USB driver can view pictures live from your camcorder to your computer (except DCR-TRV16). CPU: Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended) Application: DirectX 8.0a or later ...The USB jack must install a USB driver onto your computer is required. You cannot hear sound if your computer in the Macintosh environment. 157 For Windows users Complete installation of the image files edited) Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot Hi color (16 bit color...
...images on your computer using the USB cable You must be provided as standard. The USB driver can view pictures live from your camcorder to your computer (except DCR-TRV16). CPU: Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended) Application: DirectX 8.0a or later ...The USB jack must install a USB driver onto your computer is required. You cannot hear sound if your computer in the Macintosh environment. 157 For Windows users Complete installation of the image files edited) Display: 4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot Hi color (16 bit color...
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... in this manual. 158 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment 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. However, operation is not... assured if the above . •Windows and Windows Media are not mentioned in each case in the...
... in this manual. 158 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment 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. However, operation is not... assured if the above . •Windows and Windows Media are not mentioned in each case in the...
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...(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of Administrators. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to page 183 for simply copying images from the camcorder onto your computer without installing the USB driver. Carry out installation again in accordance with the steps on -screen...are using the USB cable - Note If you can copy "Memory Stick" images from a camcorder onto a computer. This is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. For Windows users Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to USBCONNECT in...
...(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of Administrators. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to page 183 for simply copying images from the camcorder onto your computer without installing the USB driver. Carry out installation again in accordance with the steps on -screen...are using the USB cable - Note If you can copy "Memory Stick" images from a camcorder onto a computer. This is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. For Windows users Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to USBCONNECT in...
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..."Memory Stick" images on your computer (except DCR-TRV16). The application software screen appears after a while. (3) Move the cursor to page 161 for installation. (5) Follow the on -screen messages to install DirectX. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using your computer, close all ...running applications. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the end USB jack 160 USB cable (supplied) For Windows users Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to "PIXELA ImageMixer" and click. If you must be authorized as Administrators....
..."Memory Stick" images on your computer (except DCR-TRV16). The application software screen appears after a while. (3) Move the cursor to page 161 for installation. (5) Follow the on -screen messages to install DirectX. Connecting your camcorder to your computer using your computer, close all ...running applications. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the end USB jack 160 USB cable (supplied) For Windows users Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to "PIXELA ImageMixer" and click. If you must be authorized as Administrators....
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...Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. For Windows users (11) Follow the on a "Memory Stick" - Except DCR-TRV16 Before operation Set USBCONNECT in to MEMORY. (3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on the LCD screen of your computer using... the USB cable - "USB MODE" appears on your camcorder. You cannot install the USB driver if a...
...Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. For Windows users (11) Follow the on a "Memory Stick" - Except DCR-TRV16 Before operation Set USBCONNECT in to MEMORY. (3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on the LCD screen of your computer using... the USB cable - "USB MODE" appears on your camcorder. You cannot install the USB driver if a...
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... USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR. 3 Connect the USB jack on your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control ...Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Windows 98SE/Windows Me: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t ...
... USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR. 3 Connect the USB jack on your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control ...Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Windows 98SE/Windows Me: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t ...
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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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...mark and delete. Connecting your camcorder to your computer. Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Turn the POWER switch to the (USB) jack on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart your computer using the USB cable supplied with the "?" For Windows users Viewing images recorded on page..." t "System" t "Hardware", and click the "Device Manager" button. 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 MEMORY. 4...
...mark and delete. Connecting your camcorder to your computer. Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Turn the POWER switch to the (USB) jack on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart your computer using the USB cable supplied with the "?" For Windows users Viewing images recorded on page..." t "System" t "Hardware", and click the "Device Manager" button. 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 MEMORY. 4...
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... on a tape with your computer (p. 159). For Windows users Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" You need to install the USB driver and "PIXELA ImageMixer" to ON in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users ...or Administrators. The title screen is displayed. (6) Select . To install and use this software 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 camcorder...
... on a tape with your computer (p. 159). For Windows users Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" You need to install the USB driver and "PIXELA ImageMixer" to ON in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users ...or Administrators. The title screen is displayed. (6) Select . To install and use this software 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 camcorder...
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...) jack Push into the end USB jack USB cable (supplied) (8) Press N to start playback. For Windows users (7) Connect the USB jack on your computer. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer to the (USB) jack on pages 165 and 166. The picture from your... camcorder (1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on a tape with your computer. Viewing images recorded on page 165. (2) Set...
...) jack Push into the end USB jack USB cable (supplied) (8) Press N to start playback. For Windows users (7) Connect the USB jack on your computer. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer to the (USB) jack on pages 165 and 166. The picture from your... camcorder (1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on a tape with your computer. Viewing images recorded on page 165. (2) Set...
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...first scene of the movie you want to capture. changes to . (3) Look at the preview window and click on at the last scene you want to capture. The captured images appear in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on a tape with a cassette inserted, it turns off automatically after... in the standby mode, and no cassette is inserted. •Indicators in the thumbnail list window. Viewing images recorded on images that of the camcorder are not displayed correctly. •When your camcorder is in the standby mode with your computer - If image data cannot be transferred by the ...
...first scene of the movie you want to capture. changes to . (3) Look at the preview window and click on at the last scene you want to capture. The captured images appear in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on a tape with a cassette inserted, it turns off automatically after... in the standby mode, and no cassette is inserted. •Indicators in the thumbnail list window. Viewing images recorded on images that of the camcorder are not displayed correctly. •When your camcorder is in the standby mode with your computer - If image data cannot be transferred by the ...