User manual SONY DCR-SR40E

[. . . ] Using the Setup items Editing images Dubbing, Printing Performing with a computer Troubleshooting 44 63 67 74 98 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. [. . . ] When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p. What you can do with the camcorder by connecting to your computer If you install "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" in the supplied CD-ROM on your computer (p. 77), you can operate various functions by connecting the camcorder with your computer. By pressing the DVD BURN button on the Handycam Station, you can save images recorded on the camcorder to a DVD automatically. You can view images recorded on the camcorder by copying them to your computer. You can edit copied movies on a computer. Also, you can create DVD by selecting the copied images on a computer. The quality of a recorded image is maintained even when the image is saved on a DVD. Other functions are also available other than described below. Create a DVD with selected images You can also view the images on the hard disk of the camcorder on the computer. When using the supplied software, you need the following system requirements below. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded. You can transfer data at a faster rate using a computer compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB2. When you connect a USB interface not compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB2. ) Sound system : 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Memory : For Windows 2000 Professional: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) For Windows XP Home Edition / Professional Edition: 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) Hard Disk : Available memory required for installation: 300 MB or more Available free hard disk space for operations required: 14 GB or more (for dual layer DVD system, 28 GB or more required) When copying images to a computer, more available disk space required for saving image data than shown above. Operations are not guaranteed on any computers fulfilling the above system requirements. This product will not operate correctly at less than 800 × 600 dots, and 256 colors or less. The supplied software "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder" is not compatible with a Macintosh. The functions offered by "ImageMixer for HDD Camcorder", such as One Touch DVD Burn, cannot be used on the Macintosh. To use the camcorder connecting with a Macintosh, apply the compliant software introduced on the following website. Use a special caution for preventing damages and malfunctions of the camcorder When connecting your camcorder with the USB cable or other cable, make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction. Do not insert the connector forcibly as it may damage the cable or your camcorder. [. . . ] 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks. Do not use batteries other than the CR2025. When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. [. . . ]