3-087-936-13(1) Computer Applications Guide Digital Video Camera Recorder © 2004 Sony Corporation
Read this first • For camera operations, read the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. The supplied CD-ROM includes the following software. For Windows computer : Picture Package For Macintosh computer : ImageMixer VCD2 System requirement For Windows users When viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer • OS: Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required.
About this manual • The name of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the model. To record on a tape : CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA To play : PLAY/EDIT, PLAYER or VCR CAMERA-TAPE and PLAY/EDIT are used in this manual. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details. • The screens shown in this manual are from a Windows XP computer. The screens may vary depending on the OS. • Roxio is a registered trademark of Roxio, Inc. • Toast is a trademark of Roxio, Inc.
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 preparation ........................................................................................
Additional information Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 35 Index ........................................................................................................
Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer Features When installing the Picture Package from the supplied CD-ROM, you can manage still images and movies recorded on your camcorder as digital data on your computer along with several features. Copying pictures from a “Memory Stick” automatically You can easily transfer pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” just by connecting your camcorder to the computer.
Overview of the preparation Follow the steps below to complete the preparation. On your computer (for the first time only) Step 1: Installing the software on a computer Connecting to a Windows computer CD-ROM (supplied) On your camcorder Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer There are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. • Connecting with a USB cable (supplied) • Connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional) See “Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer” (p. 10) for details.
Step 1: Installing the software on a computer You need to install the software to your computer to have fun with your recorded still images and movies. The installation is required only for the first time. From the second time on, you only need to connect your camcorder and the computer. 3 Click [Install]. 4 Select the language for installation, then click [Next]. 5 Click [Next].
agreement] when you agree, then click [Next]. 8 Select where to save the software, then click [Next]. Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is checked, then click [Finish]. Connecting to a Windows computer 7 9 The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). The short-cut icons for [Picture Package Menu] and [Picture Package Menu destination Folder] appear on the desktop. Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen. The installation starts.
2 Click [Next]. Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer About connection 3 Click [Finish]. There are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer: – USB cable (supplied) – i.LINK cable (optional) Connecting with the USB cable (supplied) The computer restarts automatically, then a short-cut icon for [Picture Package Menu] appears on the desktop. 10Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer.
pictures that your camcorder is seeing on the computer - USB Streaming. Using the USB cable (supplied) when viewing pictures on a tape 3 Before following the procedures below, make sure you have installed Picture Package on your computer (p. 8). Set [USB STREAM] in the menu settings of your camcorder to on. The procedure of the menu settings varies depending on the model. 4 Connect the USB cable (supplied) to the USB jack on the camcorder.
adjusting the slider in the (-) direction makes the image quality lower. z Tip • You can confirm there is no problem even if you select [Yes] or [Continue Anyway] depending on the OS. 6 Click (Playback). Make sure that the movie recorded on a tape is played back. 7 b Note • When you adjust the image quality, the picture and the sound break off for a moment. Make sure you hear the sound, then click [Next]. z Tip • If the movie is not smooth, adjust the slider in the (-) direction.
The settings from steps 7 to 9 are saved. From the second time on, [USB Streaming Tool] does not start up. z Tip • To adjust the image quality and brightness when connecting your camcorder to the computer after the second time, select [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], [Handycam Tools], and [USB Streaming Tool], then start up [USB Streaming Tool].
It may take some time for the computer to recognize the camcorder when you connect the USB cable for the first time. [Picture Package Menu] starts up, and pictures in a “Memory Stick” are automatically copied to the computer. . Documents] or [My Pictures] folder. Where pictures are saved varies depending on the OS. Pictures on a “Memory Stick” The pictures are stored in the [Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] folder displayed in [My Computer].
To disconnect the USB cable For Windows 2000/Windows Me/ Windows XP If [USB MODE] appears on the LCD screen, follow the procedure below to disconnect the USB cable. • If your computer has a USB keyboard and a USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them connected and connect the camcorder to an available USB jack with the USB cable (supplied). 1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware] icon on the task tray. Click this icon.
The location of the DV Interface varies depending on the model. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for the location. For the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the i.LINK cable to the DV Interface on the Handycam Station. z Tip • You can use other image editing software that can read video signals to edit the recorded pictures. For details on the operation of other software, refer to the help files or the operating instructions of that software.
Managing pictures on a Windows computer Copying, viewing and creating pictures This chapter describes how to use the applications that are included in Picture Package. There are applications that appear on [Picture Package Menu] and an application that starts up from the [Start] menu of the computer. If you double-click [Picture Package Menu] icon on the desktop, [Picture Package Menu] appears. The following applications appear on [Picture Package Menu].
[Picture Package Viewer] starts up, then the pictures in the newest folder appears. Folder functions With [Picture Package Viewer], pictures copied from your camcorder are saved in folders by date. The folders are grouped by year. You can select and view pictures from any folder or memory device. To add comments to a folder Right-click on the desired folder and insert the comments. You can also change the date of the folder. If you change the date of a folder, the folder sequence changes.
z Tip • This operation is not necessary when connecting the camcorder to the computer via an i.LINK cable (p. 15). 4 Search for the point on the tape where you want to start copying. 5 Connect your camcorder to the computer using a USB cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 11, 15). [Picture Package Menu] starts up automatically. 8 Click [Automatic Video Producer]. Click [Effect settings], then select the effect. Managing pictures on a Windows computer 6 music on the application.
9 Click [Output settings], then select where to store the images. music and effects. The remaining time appears on the computer screen. . 11Click [No] when you want to finish. . When you select [Video CD] for where to store the images, place a new CD-R in the disc drive. Select where to save images, then click [OK]. . To create another copy with the same content, click [Yes], then place a new CDR in the disc drive. b Note • CD-RWs cannot be used. 10Click [Start].
5 Creating an original slide show – Picture Package Auto Slide Click the [View selected pictures] tab, and make sure the desired pictures are selected. . You can add music and effects to selected pictures saved on your computer and automatically create a slide show. You can combine still images and movies in the slide show. The maximum length of your original slide show you can create on a computer is 10 minutes. Turn on the computer. 2 Double-click [Picture Package Menu] icon on the desktop.
sample music on the application. Select music, then click [OK]. 9 . 8 Click [Effect settings], then select the effect. Click [Output settings], then select where to store the images. When you select [Video CD] for where to store the images, place a new CD-R in the disc drive. Select where to store the images, then click [OK]. . You can select one of the 5 effects. Select an effect, then click [OK]. b Note • CD-RWs cannot be used. . 10Click [Start].
Slide show creation starts. The remaining time appears on the computer screen. Saving the images on CD-R – Picture Package CD Backup . You can save pictures copied on the computer, as a backup, to a CD-R. 11Click [No] when you want to finish. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Double-click [Picture Package Menu] icon on the desktop. . 3 Managing pictures on a Windows computer [Picture Package Menu] starts up. Click [Save the images on CD-R]. [Picture Package CD Backup] starts up.
6 To create another copy with the same content, click [Yes], then place a new CDR in the disc drive. Click [Write to CD-R]. . Creating a Video CD (Direct Access to Video CD Burn) – Picture Package VCD Maker Place a new CD-R in the disc drive. b Note • CD-RWs cannot be used. 7 Click [Start]. Saving to a CD-R starts. The remaining time appears on the computer screen. . You can copy recorded movies on a tape to a Video CD using a computer equipped with a disc drive compatible with CD-Rs.
5 CAPTURING: The picture recorded on the tape is being copied to the computer. CONVERTING: The picture is being converted to the MPEG1 format. WRITING: The picture is being written onto the CD-R. Connect your camcorder to a computer via a USB cable (supplied) (p. 11). [Picture Package Menu] starts up automatically. b Notes • The screen varies depending on the model. • You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing VCD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
• Once you have created a Video CD, you cannot add images to the same CD-R. • There may be a few second-break about every 10 minutes on the created Video CD. This is due to the AVI format used to create the Video CD, which divides a picture every 10 minutes (about 4 GB) to write it on a CD-R. • The picture being written onto the CD-R does not appear on the computer screen. z Tip • The importing of the picture stops automatically when the tape is played to the end.
7 Click [Copy]. . Managing pictures on a Windows computer After copying is finished, a new folder appears. Normally, a new folder is automatically created with a number one higher than the last created folder. b Note • You cannot copy pictures when all folders from 100 to 999 are used.
Connecting to a Macintosh computer Connecting your camcorder to a computer b Note • The computer may not recognize the camcorder if you connect them with the USB cable (supplied) before turning on your camcorder. 5 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB jack on your computer. [USB MODE] appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder, and a “Memory Stick” icon appears on the desktop.
Copying pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” (only the models with a Memory Stick slot) Double-click the “Memory Stick” icon. Then, drag and drop the desired picture file onto the hard disk icon. You need QuickTime 3.0 or a later version installed on your computer. The picture or sound may break up when you directly play back a picture saved on a “Memory Stick.” Make sure to copy the picture file to the hard disk before playing.
Other functions Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable (optional) to DV Interface b Notes • Some models are not compatible for this operation. Regarding supported models, check to see if there is a listing for the Burn DVD feature in the index of the Camera Operations Guide. • You can only use an i.LINK cable for this operation. You cannot use a USB cable.
DVD. The name of the power switch on the camcorder varies depending on the model. 3 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 4 Connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional). (p. 15) The status of the operation on your computer is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. CAPTURING: The picture recorded on the tape is being copied to the computer. CONVERTING: The picture is being converted to the MPEG2 format. WRITING: The picture is being written onto the DVD.
To cancel the operation For touch panel models Select [CANCEL] on the LCD screen of your camcorder. For SEL/PUSH EXEC dial models Press BURN DVD/VCD of your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot cancel the operation after [Finalizing DVD.] is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. • Do not disconnect the i.LINK cable or set the POWER switch to another mode on your camcorder until the picture is completely copied to the computer. • The DVD is created even if you disconnect the i.
Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder — Digital convert function DV Interface to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable (optional) A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) Other functions A/V (audio/video) jack (Yellow) S video plug (Black) (Red) AUDIO/VIDEO jacks : Signal flow VCR (analog) b Notes • Some models are not compatible for this operation.
The procedure of the menu settings varies depending on the model. 4 Start playback on the analog video unit. 5 Start capturing procedures on your computer. Regarding operation, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the software or on-line help. After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop playback on the analog video unit. b Notes • The bundled software Picture Package or ImageMixer VCD2 do not support the digital convert function.
Additional information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The computer does not recognize cDisconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then your camcorder. connect it again firmly. cFor the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. cFor the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the Handycam Station to the camcorder firmly.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image does not appear on [USB Streaming Tool] when using the USB cable. cThe USB driver has been registered incorrectly as the computer was connected to your camcorder before the installation of the USB driver was completed. Follow the procedure below to install the [Picture Package] correctly. For Windows 98*/Windows 98SE/Windows Me * When copying or playing the pictures on a tape using a computer, the operation is not guaranteed on Windows 98.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image does not appear on For Windows 2000 [USB Streaming Tool] when Log on as Administrators. using the USB cable. (Continued 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. from the previous page) 2 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The [System Properties] screen appears. 3 4 5 6 Click the [Hardware] tab. Click [Device Manager]. Click [View], then click [Devices by type].
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The image does not appear on For Windows XP [USB Streaming Tool] when Log on as Administrators. using the USB cable. (Continued 1 Check that your camcorder is connected to a computer. from the previous page) 2 Click [Start]. 3 Right-click [My Computer], then click [Properties]. The [System Properties] screen appears. 4 5 6 7 Click the [Hardware] tab. Click [Device Manager]. Click [View], then click [Devices by type].
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The “Memory Stick” icon ([Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick]) does not appear on the computer screen. (only the models with a Memory Stick slot) cSlide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode on your camcorder. cInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. cDisconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer (p. 15). cSet [STD-USB] in the menu settings of your camcorder to on.
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions [Cannot start Easy Handycam cYou cannot start or cancel the Easy Handycam settings while the with USB connected] or [Cannot USB cable is connected. Disconnect the USB cable from your cancel Easy Handycam with camcorder first. USB connected] appears on the screen of your camcorder. There is no sound when the camcorder is connected to the computer via a USB cable.
Index A Picture Package Auto Slide .......................................21 Picture Package Auto Video .......................................18 Picture Package CD Backup AVI format...........................26 B BURN DVD ........................31 BURN VCD .........................25 .......................................23 Picture Package VCD Maker .......................................24 Picture Package Viewer ......17 S C CD-R ........... 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 CD-ROM ...........................
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