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3-084-946-11(1)
Computer
Applications Guide
Digital Video Camera Recorder
© 2003 Sony Corporation
DCR-PC330/IP1
3-084-946-11(1)
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US01REG.fm master:Right System requirements for using ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony Read this first When viewing pictures recorded on a For camera operations, read the separate tape on a computer Camera Operations Guide supplied with b Note your camcorder. When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh If your camcorder is a MICROMV format computer using a USB cable, you cannot view model, read also the separate MovieSha
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US01REG.fm master:Right When playing pictures recorded on a All other product names mentioned herein may “Memory Stick” on a computer be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “” and “” are not mentioned in each case in this Windows manual. OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Profe
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US00TOC.fm master:Right Table of Contents Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer ........................................... 6 Features ......................................................................................................................6 Overview of the preparatio
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US00TOC.fm master:Right Other functions Creating DVDs (on Sony VAIO series computers only)........................... 34 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (DV format models only) — Signal convert function ........................... 37 Additional information Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 40 Index ....................................
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer Features You can copy movies and still images recorded on your camcorder as digital data to your computer. The copied pictures can be edited to your preference. Create your own original video Edit still images You can superimpose a title, cut out scenes, and You can add digital effects or superimpose re-arrange the order on
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Connecting to a Windows computer G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right Overview of the preparation Follow the steps below to complete the preparation. On your computer (for the first time only) * Install these items from the CD-ROM “SPVD-010 USB Driver” supplied with your camcorder. Step 1: Install the USB Step 2: Install the image Step 3: Install the image driver on your editor software exchange computer.* (ImageMixer).* software (Image Tra
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right If the screen does not appear Step 1: Installing the USB driver on a computer You need to install the USB driver on your computer to connect your camcorder via a USB cable (supplied). The installation is required only for the first time. From the second time on, you only need to connect the USB cable. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. To transfer pictures with more precision, use 2 Double-click [ImageMix
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Connecting to a Windows computer G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. Step 2: Installing the Read [Note on installing the USB driver], then click [Next]. image editor software The driver installation starts. For Windows 2000/Windows XP (ImageMixer Ver.1.5 If a dialog box urging you to check the digital signature appears, click [Yes] or for Sony) [Continue Anyway]. If you have any questions about Image
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right Read the [Readme.txt] file (Memo Pad) when it 2 Click [Handycam]. appears, then click (Close) to close Memo Pad. 7 Click [Finish]. 3 Click [ImageMixer]. The installation of ImageMixer is complete. 8 Click [OK], then install WINASPI* following the on-screen instructions. * You need this software to copy the pictures edited on your computer to a CD-R. 4 Select the language for the installation, then c
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Connecting to a Windows computer G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right 3 Click [OK]. Step 3: Installing the image exchange software (Image Transfer) The computer restarts automatically, then a short-cut icon for ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for For Windows 2000/Windows XP Sony appears on the desktop. Log on as Administrators. 11Remove the CD-ROM from the disc 1 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the drive of your computer. disc drive of your computer. T
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right 3 Click [Image Transfer]. 8 Click [Finish] to complete the installation of Image Transfer. 4 Select the language for the installation, then click [OK]. The installation screen is closed. 5 Click [Next]. Short-cut icons for Image Transfer and the Image Transfer folder appear on the desktop. 9 Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure [Image T
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Connecting to a Windows computer G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right If your computer has an i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector Step 4: Connecting ,Connect your camcorder to your computer using an optional i.LINK cable. See your camcorder to a “Connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional) (DV format models only)” computer (p. 16). Image data are transferred with more precision, and the installation of the USB On connection driver is not requi
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right Connecting with the USB cable 3 Touch [P-MENU], [MENU] and [USB- CAMERA], then touch to select [USB (supplied) STREAM]. For details on using the personal menu, refer to the separate Camera Operations When connecting your camcorder to your Guide supplied with your camcorder. computer with the USB cable (supplied), you must have the proper USB driver installed on your computer (p. 8) before following t
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Connecting to a Windows computer G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right 3 Click [OK]. 9 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 10Touch [P-MENU], [MENU] and [USB- PLY/EDT], then touch to select [STD- 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the USB]. camcorder and computer. If [USB MODE] does not appear on the LCD 11Connect your camcorder to the screen, do only step 4 above. computer via the USB cable (p. 14). [USB MODE] appea
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right If your computer has a USB keyboard and a The location of the DV Interface varies USB mouse as standard equipment, leave depending on the model. Refer to the separate them connected and connect the camcorder to Camera Operations Guide supplied with your an available USB jack with the USB cable camcorder for the location. (supplied). To disconnect the i.LINK cable Turn off the power of the camcorder an
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Connecting to a Windows computer G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right via an i.LINK cable (DV format models only). Step 5: Checking the connection Playing pictures recorded on a tape on your computer Before following the procedure below, start up ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony and check the connection. 4 Prepare the power source for your camcorder, then slide the POWER b Note switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/ Before following the p
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US02WIN1.fm master:Right For details, refer to the separate Camera 7 Click (Playback) to see if the Operations Guide supplied with your picture appears on the preview screen camcorder. on your computer. 4 Connect your camcorder to the Preview screen computer (p. 13), then see if Image Transfer starts up automatically. [USB MODE] appears on the LCD screen and the pictures stored in the “Memory Stick” are copied to the comput
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Managing pictures on a Windows computer G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US03WIN2.fm master:Right Managing pictures on a Windows computer 2 Start up the computer, then double- click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony] Copying and viewing on the desktop. pictures recorded on a tape You can play or edit pictures on your computer without connecting the camcorder each time, by copying the pictures recorded on your tape to the computer. 3Click (Capture Environment). I
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G:\BackUP(E)\PC(3084946111)\0729PC_GB\3084946111\3084946111_PC\01US03WIN2.fm master:Right For details, refer to the separate Camera 11Click (Capture) at the point you Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. want to start copying. This operation is not necessary when connecting the camcorder to the computer via an i.LINK cable (p. 16). 7 Connect your camcorder to the computer (p. 13). 8 Click (Motion Picture Capture). (red) turns to (black). 12Click (Stop) at the point you wan
