User manual SONY DCR-HC26

[. . . ] 2-659-811-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Getting Started 11 Operating Guide Recording/ 22 Playback Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing 34 49 55 65 79 DCR-HC26 Using a Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information © 2006 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. [. . . ] The software to be used varies depending on the computer's operating system you are using. Windows computer: Picture Package (including ImageMixer VCD2) Macintosh computer: ImageMixer VCD2 For the details on the software, refer to "First Step Guide. " Installing on a Windows computer Log on as Administrators for installation for Windows 2000/Windows XP. Using a Computer 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. The installation screen appears. The software version of Picture Package is displayed as "1. 5. " Continued , 57 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer (Continued) If the screen does not appear 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive). * * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. 6 Click [Next]. 4 Click [Install]. 7 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. The software version of Picture Package is displayed as "1. 5. " Depending on the computer's operating system, a message may appear notifying you that "First Step Guide" cannot be installed automatically with the InstallShield Wizard. In such a case, manually copy "First Step Guide" to your computer according to the message instructions. The software version of Picture Package is displayed as "1. 5. " 8 Select where to save the software, then click [Next]. 5 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. 58 9 Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen. The installation of Picture Package starts. 12If the [Installing Microsoft(R) DirectX(R)] screen is displayed, follow the steps below to install DirectX 9. 0c. If not, skip to step 13. 1 Read [License Agreement], then click [Next]. 10Click [Next] to install the "First Step Guide. " Depending on the computer, this screen may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to step 11. 2 Click [Next]. Using a Computer 3 Click [Finish]. 11Click [Next], then follow the onscreen instructions to install ImageMixer VCD2. 13Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now. ] is checked, then click [Finish]. Continued , 59 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer (Continued) The computer turns off once, then starts up again automatically (Restart). The short-cut icons for [Picture Package Menu] and [Picture Package destination folder] (and "First Step Guide, " if installed in step 10) appear on the desktop. 5 Copy "FirstStepGuide. pdf, " stored in the desired language in the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to your computer. 6 Copy [IMXINST. SIT] in the [MAC] folder of the CD-ROM to a folder of your choice. 7 Double-click [IMXINST. SIT] in the folder it was copied to. 14Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. · For details on connecting your camcorder and computer, see "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM (p. · If you have any questions about Picture Package, contact information is listed on page 61. 8 Double-click the unzipped [ImageMixerVCD2_Install]. 9 When the user acceptance screen is displayed, enter your name and password. The installation of ImageMixer VCD2 starts. Installing on a Macintosh computer 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. · For details on connecting your camcorder and computer, see "First Step Guide" on the supplied CD-ROM (p. · For details on how to use ImageMixer VCD2, refer to software's on-line help. 2 Turn on the computer. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 4 Double-click CD-ROM icon. 60 Viewing "First Step Guide" Displaying "First Step Guide" Starting up on a Windows computer Viewing with Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver. 6. 0 or later is recommended. Double-click the icon on the desktop. For inquires about this software Pixela User Support Center Pixela Home Page Picture Package: http://www. ppackage. com/ ImageMixer VCD2: http://www. ImageMixer. com/ ­ North America (Los Angeles) Telephone: (Toll-Free) +1-800-458-4029 +1-213-341-0163 ­ Europe (U. K. ) Telephone: (Toll-Free) UK, Germany, France and Spain: +800-1532-4865 Other countries: +44-1489-564-764 ­ Asia (Philippines) Telephone: +63-2-438-0090 You can also start up [First Step Guide] by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], and [First Step Guide]. · To view "First Step Guide" in HTML without using automatic installation, copy the desired language folder from the [FirstStepGuide] folder on the CD-ROM, and then double-click "index. html. " · Refer to "FirstStepGuide. pdf" located in your desired language folder in the following cases: ­ When printing "First Step Guide" ­ When "First Step Guide" is not displayed correctly due to the browser setting even in recommended environment. ­ When the HTML version of "First Step Guide" is not installed automatically. On Copyrights Using a Computer Music works, sound recording or other third party musical contents you may acquire from CDs, the Internet or other sources (the "Music Contents") are the copyrighted work of the respective owners thereof and are protected by copyright laws and other applicable laws of each country/ region. Except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable laws, you are not permitted to use (including, without limitation, copying, modifying, reproducing, uploading, transmitting or placing to the external network accessible to the public, transferring, distributing, lending, licensing, selling and publishing) any of the Music Contents without obtaining authorization or approval of the respective owners thereof. License of Picture Package by Sony Corporation would not be construed as conferring to you by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license or right to use the Music Contents. Starting up on a Macintosh computer Double-click "FirstStepGuide. pdf. " To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www. adobe. com/ 61 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD") You can create a DVD from a tape with a Sony VAIO series computer* preinstalled with "Click to DVD Ver. 1. 2" (Sony original software) or later via an i. LINK cable. The picture is automatically copied and written to a DVD. The following procedures describe how to create a DVD from a recorded tape. [. . . ] 70, 79 N. S. LIGHT (NightShot Light). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 O ONE PUSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Operation confirmation beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See BEEP OTHERS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 S S VIDEO cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 49 S VIDEO jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]