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...images in a continuous loop - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 171 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 132 Copying still ...Windows users 165 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - For Windows users 157 Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users (except DCR... DCR-TRV16 173 Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer using the USB cable - MPEG movie recording 125 Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture 128 Recording...
...images in a continuous loop - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 171 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s 132 Copying still ...Windows users 165 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - For Windows users 157 Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users (except DCR... DCR-TRV16 173 Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer using the USB cable - MPEG movie recording 125 Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture 128 Recording...
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...the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on a tape of the cassette back to record on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide - Inserting ...a cassette (p. 25) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to insert the cassette. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the...
...the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on a tape of the cassette back to record on the cassette compartment. Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide - Inserting ...a cassette (p. 25) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to insert the cassette. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the...
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... in low light conditions such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so ...over 99.99 % of the sun in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. ...
... in low light conditions such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that constantly appear on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so ...over 99.99 % of the sun in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. ...
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... charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 VCR POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in the illustration of the display window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 17 To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack... attached for about one hour after charging it for your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the display window. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Connect the ...
... charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 2 14 VCR POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in the illustration of the display window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 17 To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack... attached for about one hour after charging it for your camcorder to the DC IN jack on the display window. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Connect the ...
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... is extremely high or low 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. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30*1) NP-FM50*2) NP-FM70 ...360 (300) Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to cut off the power. min" appears in the display window indicates the approximate recording time when recording using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon ...
... is extremely high or low 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. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30*1) NP-FM50*2) NP-FM70 ...360 (300) Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to cut off the power. min" appears in the display window indicates the approximate recording time when recording using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon ...
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... the arrow and open the lid. 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 use this function properly (p. 194). To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect...
... the arrow and open the lid. 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 use this function properly (p. 194). To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect...
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...people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 58 LANDSCAPE: This mode is for subjects such as in...the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait): This mode brings out ... specific shooting requirements. SPORTS (Sports lesson): This mode minimizes camera-shake on glass or metal mesh in the theater.
...people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. 58 LANDSCAPE: This mode is for subjects such as in...the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait): This mode brings out ... specific shooting requirements. SPORTS (Sports lesson): This mode minimizes camera-shake on glass or metal mesh in the theater.
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...Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on "... the "Memory Stick" that is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not sold in some areas.) •If you cannot use... another "Memory Stick." 106 Otherwise, the image data may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony...
...Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on "... the "Memory Stick" that is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not sold in some areas.) •If you cannot use... another "Memory Stick." 106 Otherwise, the image data may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony...
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...Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - The default setting is NORMAL. When...when using Windows and page 171 when using Macintosh. (USB) jack Push into the end USB jack USB cable (supplied) You can read video signals.... When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for Memory Stick. Here we explain how to a 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 - Except DCR...
...Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - The default setting is NORMAL. When...when using Windows and page 171 when using Macintosh. (USB) jack Push into the end USB jack USB cable (supplied) You can read video signals.... When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for Memory Stick. Here we explain how to a 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 - Except DCR...
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...size of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to view tape images on the computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. You cannot use this product will not be provided as standard. Standard installation is an ... you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you can view images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer (except DCR-TRV16). 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...
...size of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to view tape images on the computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. You cannot use this product will not be provided as standard. Standard installation is an ... you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you can view images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer (except DCR-TRV16). 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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... •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. Notes •Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above .... 158 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be provided as standard. Windows Media Player must be the trademarks or registered trademarks of USB equipment that is used simultaneously. •Operations are not guaranteed ...
... •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. Notes •Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above .... 158 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be provided as standard. Windows Media Player must be the trademarks or registered trademarks of USB equipment that is used simultaneously. •Operations are not guaranteed ...
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...starts up and the title screen appears. (3) Move the cursor to page 183 for simply copying images from the camcorder onto your computer using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional, log in with permission of your computer. If you are using the USB cable... to install the USB driver. (5) Remove the CD-ROM and then restart the computer, in accordance with the steps on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in accordance with the instructions on the screen. Viewing Images Using Your Computer Connecting your camcorder to ...
...starts up and the title screen appears. (3) Move the cursor to page 183 for simply copying images from the camcorder onto your computer using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional, log in with permission of your computer. If you are using the USB cable... to install the USB driver. (5) Remove the CD-ROM and then restart the computer, in accordance with the steps on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in accordance with the instructions on the screen. Viewing Images Using Your Computer Connecting your camcorder to ...
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... the cursor to your computer using the USB cable - If you must be authorized as Administrators. (1) Turn on your computer (except DCR-TRV16). The installation screen disappears when installation is complete, restart the computer. (7) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. (8) ... to VCR. (9) Select USB STREAM in to load. For Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows users Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to page 161 for installation. (5) Follow...
... the cursor to your computer using the USB cable - If you must be authorized as Administrators. (1) Turn on your computer (except DCR-TRV16). The installation screen disappears when installation is complete, restart the computer. (7) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. (8) ... to VCR. (9) Select USB STREAM in to load. For Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows users Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to page 161 for installation. (5) Follow...
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... the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users: (12) After the "File Needed" screen appears...NORMAL.) (1) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your computer using the supplied USB cable. Except DCR-TRV16 Before operation Set USBCONNECT in to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is...your camcorder. Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts. Viewing images recorded on your camcorder with the USB jack on a "Memory Stick" - Be sure to allow...
... the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users: (12) After the "File Needed" screen appears...NORMAL.) (1) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your computer using the supplied USB cable. Except DCR-TRV16 Before operation Set USBCONNECT in to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is...your camcorder. Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts. Viewing images recorded on your camcorder with the USB jack on a "Memory Stick" - Be sure to allow...
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Viewing images recorded on a tape Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect 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... "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware", and click the "Device Manager" button. Windows 98SE/Windows Me: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System", and click "Device Manager". 5 Select and delete the underlined devices. 162 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click...
Viewing images recorded on a tape Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect 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... "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware", and click the "Device Manager" button. Windows 98SE/Windows Me: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System", and click "Device Manager". 5 Select and delete the underlined devices. 162 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click...
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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 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 -
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...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. Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System... in "Installing the USB driver" on your camcorder using the USB cable - 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...
...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. Windows 2000 Professional: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System... in "Installing the USB driver" on your camcorder using the USB cable - 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...
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... 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. Viewing images recorded 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 view images...
... 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. Viewing images recorded 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 view images...
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...recorded on a tape with your computer. The still image on your computer. Captured images are displayed in the menu settings (p. 183). (3) Follow the steps 4 to capture. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer - Select USB STREAM in to ON in the thumbnail list window. Capturing still images Preview window... Thumbnail list widow 166 (1) Select . (2) Looking at the preview window... For Windows users ... preview window on ...
...recorded on a tape with your computer. The still image on your computer. Captured images are displayed in the menu settings (p. 183). (3) Follow the steps 4 to capture. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer - Select USB STREAM in to ON in the thumbnail list window. Capturing still images Preview window... Thumbnail list widow 166 (1) Select . (2) Looking at the preview window... For Windows users ... preview window on ...
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... your camcorder is inserted. •Indicators in the thumbnail list window. Disconnect the USB cable. - For Windows users Capturing moving pictures Preview window Thumbnail list widow Viewing Images Using Your Computer (1) Select . (2) Look at the preview window and click on at the last scene you want to noise..., etc. - The image shakes up and down. - Viewing images recorded on page 162. Images of the camcorder are not due to any ...
... your camcorder is inserted. •Indicators in the thumbnail list window. Disconnect the USB cable. - For Windows users Capturing moving pictures Preview window Thumbnail list widow Viewing Images Using Your Computer (1) Select . (2) Look at the preview window and click on at the last scene you want to noise..., etc. - The image shakes up and down. - Viewing images recorded on page 162. Images of the camcorder are not due to any ...