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... a Windows computer 7 Connecting to the computer. For models 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 to a... with an i.LINK cable (optional) See "Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer" (p. 10) for details. On your camcorder to a computer. • Connecting with a USB cable (supplied) • Connecting with a Handycam Station. Now, start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ...
... a Windows computer 7 Connecting to the computer. For models 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 to a... with an i.LINK cable (optional) See "Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer" (p. 10) for details. On your camcorder to a computer. • Connecting with a USB cable (supplied) • Connecting with a Handycam Station. Now, start from Step1 ! * These illustrations are two ...
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...the supplied AC Adaptor as Administrators. 2 Prepare the power source for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch 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 switch to ON. 5 Connect ... the USB jack on your computer. [USB MODE] appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder to on. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows 2000 or select [Continue Anyway] if you use Windows ...
...the supplied AC Adaptor as Administrators. 2 Prepare the power source for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch 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 switch to ON. 5 Connect ... the USB jack on your computer. [USB MODE] appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder to on. For Windows 2000/Windows XP When the dialogue box prompting you to confirm the digital signature appears, select [Yes] if you use Windows 2000 or select [Continue Anyway] if you use Windows ...
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...time on the LCD screen of the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder. Refer 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 switch to ON. 6 Connect the ... select the PLAY/EDIT mode. If your camcorder to the computer at this point. 1 Turn on a "Memory Stick" are saved. Using the USB cable (supplied) when copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" When you connect the USB cable for Windows XP, [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then ...
...time on the LCD screen of the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder. Refer 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 switch to ON. 6 Connect the ... select the PLAY/EDIT mode. If your camcorder to the computer at this point. 1 Turn on a "Memory Stick" are saved. Using the USB cable (supplied) when copying pictures on a "Memory Stick" When you connect the USB cable for Windows XP, [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then ...
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...model. To disconnect the i.LINK cable Turn off the power of that is supplied with your camcorder for the location. The location of the DV Interface varies depending on the Handycam Station. For details on the operation of other image editing software that can use other 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...
...model. To disconnect the i.LINK cable Turn off the power of that is supplied with your camcorder for the location. The location of the DV Interface varies depending on the Handycam Station. For details on the operation of other image editing software that can use other 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...
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...XP Click [Start], [All Programs], [Accessories], [Entertainment], then [Windows Media Player]. For other operating systems Click [Start], [Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. 7 Click [Copy]. . Refer to a "Memory Stick." a DVD player compatible with a Memory Stick slot) You... depending on the model. 4 Set [STD-USB] in the disc drive of your camcorder to on the computer. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to a "Memory Stick" (only the models with ...
...XP Click [Start], [All Programs], [Accessories], [Entertainment], then [Windows Media Player]. For other operating systems Click [Start], [Programs], [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], then [MEMORY MIX Image Tool]. 7 Click [Copy]. . Refer to a "Memory Stick." a DVD player compatible with a Memory Stick slot) You... depending on the model. 4 Set [STD-USB] in the disc drive of your camcorder to on the computer. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 3 Prepare the power source for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to a "Memory Stick" (only the models with ...
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... the model. 4 Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. For the model that is supplied with your camcorder for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. b Note ...Connecting to a Macintosh computer Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder. If you insert the connector in the menu settings of your camcorder, and a "Memory Stick" icon appears on the desktop onto the [Trash] ...
... the model. 4 Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. For the model that is supplied with your camcorder for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ EDIT mode. b Note ...Connecting to a Macintosh computer Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder. If you insert the connector in the menu settings of your camcorder, and a "Memory Stick" icon appears on the desktop onto the [Trash] ...
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...recorded on a "Memory Stick" on . Additional information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The computer does not recognize your camcorder to the computer. cDisconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the computer. cSlide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERATAPE...again firmly. cFor the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, set [STD-USB] in the menu settings of your camcorder. cFor the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to ON. cDisconnect the cable from the computer. cSlide...
...recorded on a "Memory Stick" on . Additional information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The computer does not recognize your camcorder to the computer. cDisconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the computer. cSlide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the CAMERATAPE...again firmly. cFor the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, set [STD-USB] in the menu settings of your camcorder. cFor the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to ON. cDisconnect the cable from the computer. cSlide...
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... Controller] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [USB Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Sony Handycam] and [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder •...playing the pictures on a tape using a computer, the operation is connected to delete them. Sony Handycam] or [? Symptom The image does not appear on Windows 98. 1 Check that your camcorder is not guaranteed on [USB Streaming Tool] when using the USB cable. Cause and/or Corrective...
... Controller] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on the computer. 3 Click [Open]. 4 Double-click [USB Driver]. 5 Double-click [Setup.exe]. Sony Handycam] and [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Audio Device] in the [Sound, video and game controllers] folder •...playing the pictures on a tape using a computer, the operation is connected to delete them. Sony Handycam] or [? Symptom The image does not appear on Windows 98. 1 Check that your camcorder is not guaranteed on [USB Streaming Tool] when using the USB cable. Cause and/or Corrective...
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...your computer. 10 Follow the steps below are already installed, right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony Handycam] or [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder • [USB Audio Device]...to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them. Sony Handycam] and [?
...your computer. 10 Follow the steps below are already installed, right-click them, then click [Uninstall] to a computer. 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. Sony Handycam] or [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder • [USB Audio Device]...to install the USB driver again. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Right-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive)*. * Drive names (such as (E:)) may cause malfunction of your camcorder is connected to delete them. Sony Handycam] and [?
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...your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 10 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the [Other devices] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [? Sony ...] folder 8 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 9 Turn off the power of your computer. 38 Additional information Sony Handycam] or [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder ...
...your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 10 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the [Other devices] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" (only the models with a "?" Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] with a Memory Stick slot) • [? Sony ...] folder 8 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 9 Turn off the power of your computer. 38 Additional information Sony Handycam] or [? For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder ...
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...as tape playback or editing. cYou cannot start up [Picture Package Menu] automatically at the default setting even though [Sony MemoryStick] appears in your camcorder first. ,continued Additional information 39 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer (p. 14). An error message appears while ...For Windows XP, [Sony Memory Stick]). If the computer does not recognize it, the USB driver may take some time until the drive is finished. [Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on your camcorder to the computer....
...as tape playback or editing. cYou cannot start up [Picture Package Menu] automatically at the default setting even though [Sony MemoryStick] appears in your camcorder first. ,continued Additional information 39 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer (p. 14). An error message appears while ...For Windows XP, [Sony Memory Stick]). If the computer does not recognize it, the USB driver may take some time until the drive is finished. [Cannot start Easy Handycam with USB connected] or [Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB connected] appears on your camcorder to the computer....
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Symptom There is no sound when the camcorder is not supported on Windows 98. Cause and/or Corrective Actions cChange the settings for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the following ... [Done]. 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 Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow...
Symptom There is no sound when the camcorder is not supported on Windows 98. Cause and/or Corrective Actions cChange the settings for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool]. 2 Adjust the slider in the following ... [Done]. 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 Select another device on the [Select audio device] screen. 3 Follow...
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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...
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Easy Handycam 33 Recording a movie 33 Recording a still image 34 Making full use of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for a longer time 26 Using ... Step 2: Charging the battery pack 14 Using an outside power source 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a tape ....... 32 Recording with ease - Table of Easy Handycam operation 34 ,continued 5
Easy Handycam 33 Recording a movie 33 Recording a still image 34 Making full use of Contents : Features available for tape only. : Features available for a longer time 26 Using ... Step 2: Charging the battery pack 14 Using an outside power source 17 Step 3: Turning the power on a tape ....... 32 Recording with ease - Table of Easy Handycam operation 34 ,continued 5
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...SPOT FOCUS 38 Adjusting the focus manually 39 Recording a picture using various effects 40 Fading in dark places - Easy Handycam 51 Making full use of recording - Digital effect 41 Overlaying still images on movies on a tape for playback 57 Searching quickly for a desired scene - Rec...END SEARCH 44 Searching manually - MEMORY MIX 42 Searching for the starting point 44 Searching for a scene by date of Easy Handycam operation 52 Various playback functions 53 Magnifying pictures - Adjusting the exposure 35 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 35 Fixing the exposure...
...SPOT FOCUS 38 Adjusting the focus manually 39 Recording a picture using various effects 40 Fading in dark places - Easy Handycam 51 Making full use of recording - Digital effect 41 Overlaying still images on movies on a tape for playback 57 Searching quickly for a desired scene - Rec...END SEARCH 44 Searching manually - MEMORY MIX 42 Searching for the starting point 44 Searching for a scene by date of Easy Handycam operation 52 Various playback functions 53 Magnifying pictures - Adjusting the exposure 35 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 35 Fixing the exposure...
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Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for recording/playback. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for each operation. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. See page 33 for recording, page 51 for playback. 12 Quick Start Guide Press EASY when recording/ playing back.
Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for recording/playback. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for each operation. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. See page 33 for recording, page 51 for playback. 12 Quick Start Guide Press EASY when recording/ playing back.
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...lamp lights up, and the currently selected recording folder appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up... to standby. Camera recording lamp 3 Select the recording mode. OPEN REC START/STOP POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on a "Memory Stick" - Touch again to return to (CHG) OFF. 24 Recording Before recording, ...
...lamp lights up, and the currently selected recording folder appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up , and your camcorder is finished, then [YES]. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. To turn the power off Slide the POWER switch up... to standby. Camera recording lamp 3 Select the recording mode. OPEN REC START/STOP POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record movies on a "Memory Stick" - Touch again to return to (CHG) OFF. 24 Recording Before recording, ...
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OPEN PHOTO POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record still images on a "Memory Stick." To stop recording, press REC START/ STOP. To cancel the count down indication ...
OPEN PHOTO POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record still images on a "Memory Stick." To stop recording, press REC START/ STOP. To cancel the count down indication ...
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... Recording - Before recording, follow steps 1 to the (CHG) OFF position. The EASY lights up to 7 in blue. Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the functions that are not displayed on the screen return to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and ... b Notes • You cannot turn the power off during: - USB Streaming • During Easy Handycam operation, BACK LIGHT (p. 35) is not available. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the camera settings are restored when you can enjoy easy recording. Previously made settings ...
... Recording - Before recording, follow steps 1 to the (CHG) OFF position. The EASY lights up to 7 in blue. Easy Handycam With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the functions that are not displayed on the screen return to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and ... b Notes • You cannot turn the power off during: - USB Streaming • During Easy Handycam operation, BACK LIGHT (p. 35) is not available. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the camera settings are restored when you can enjoy easy recording. Previously made settings ...
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...the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 4 Press EASY. Press PHOTO fully. The available menu items are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. For [CLOCK SET] 1 Set [Y] (year) with then touch . /, For [BEEP] See page 81. Pull the lens cap ... 10 seconds. A shutter sound is recorded on the "Memory Stick." b Notes • You cannot turn the power off during recording. • During Easy Handycam operation, BACK LIGHT (p. 35) is recorded on the "Memory Stick." 34 Recording For [LANGUAGE] Select the desired language with / , then touch . 2 ...
...the POWER switch while pressing the green button. 4 Press EASY. Press PHOTO fully. The available menu items are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. For [CLOCK SET] 1 Set [Y] (year) with then touch . /, For [BEEP] See page 81. Pull the lens cap ... 10 seconds. A shutter sound is recorded on the "Memory Stick." b Notes • You cannot turn the power off during recording. • During Easy Handycam operation, BACK LIGHT (p. 35) is recorded on the "Memory Stick." 34 Recording For [LANGUAGE] Select the desired language with / , then touch . 2 ...