Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Digital Video Camera Recorder
Getting Started
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Operating Guide
Recording/ 20 Playback
Using the Menu Dubbing/Editing Using a Computer Troubleshooting 36 63 73 86
DCR-PC1000
Additional Information 106
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www. rbrc. org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
"Memory Stick"
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] The software to be used varies depending on the OS 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 2 Turn on the computer.
not connected to the computer.
Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc
drive of your computer. The installation screen appears.
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Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer (Continued)
If the screen does not appear
Double-click [My Computer]. Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] (Disc drive). *
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
7 Read [License Agreement], check
[I accept the terms of the license agreement] when you agree, then click [Next].
4 Click [Install].
8 Select where to save the
Depending on the operating system on the computer, a message appears 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's instructions.
software, then click [Next].
5 Select the language for the
9 Click [Install] on the [Ready to
Install the Program] screen. The installation of Picture Package starts.
application to be installed, then click [Next].
6 Click [Next].
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10 Click [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.
Click [Next].
Click [Finish].
Follow the on-screen instructions until installation of "First Step Guide" is complete.
11 Click [Next], then follow the
13 Follow the steps below to install
Only displayed with Windows XP Service Pack1 (SP1). Otherwise skip to step 14.
Click [Next].
USB driver for using DV STREAM.
on-screen instructions until installation of ImageMixer VCD2 is complete.
Using a computer
12 If the [Installing Microsoft (R)
DirectX(R)] screen is displayed, follow the steps below to install DirectX 9. 0c. If not, skip to step 13.
Read [License Agreement], then click [Next].
Read [License Agreement], check [I Agree] when you agree, then click [Next].
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Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer (Continued)
Click [Finish].
Click [Next].
14 Make sure [Yes, I want to restart
my computer now. ] is checked, then click [Finish].
Read [License Agreement], check [I Agree] when you agree, then click [Next].
Click [Finish].
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] (and "First Step Guide", if installed by steps 10) appear on the desktop.
16 Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
· If you have any questions about Picture Package, contact information is listed on page 80.
15 Follow the steps below to
update DirectX 9. Only displayed with Windows XP Service Pack1 (SP1).
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Installing on a Macintosh computer
1 Confirm that your camcorder is 2 Turn on the computer.
not connected to the computer.
Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc
drive of your computer.
4 Double-click CD-ROM icon. 5 Copy "FirstStepGuide. pdf, " stored
in the desired language in the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to your computer. Using a 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.
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.
· For details on how to use ImageMixer VCD2, refer to software's on-line help.
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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 Windows: http://www. ppackage. com/ Macintosh: http://www. ImageMixer. com/ North America (Los Angeles) Telephone: +1-213-341-0163 Europe (U. K. ) Telephone: +44-1489-564-764 Asia (Philippines) Telephone: +63-2-438-0090
You can also start by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows XP), [Picture Package], and [First Step Guide], then start up [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 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
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/
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Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD")
You can create DVDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that supports "Click to DVD" via an i. LINK cable (optional). The picture is automatically copied and written to a DVD. The following procedures describe how to create a DVD from a picture recorded on a tape. [. . . ] 101 WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (White balance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 75 WIPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]