User manual SONY DCR-SR42

[. . . ] 3-098-548-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide DCR-SR42/SR62/SR82/SR200/SR300 For details on the advanced operations, please refer to "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). © 2007 Sony Corporation IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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. Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. [. . . ] 3 Touch t [YES] t . · To delete all still images on the "Memory Stick Duo, " in step 2, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . 24 Playing the image on a TV Connect your camcorder to the input jack of TV or VCR using A/V connecting cable 1 (supplied) or A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 (optional). For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). A/V OUT jack Recording/Playback S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (Red) (Yellow) IN : Signal flow VCR or TVs · You can dub the images recorded on the camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. For details, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). 25 Performing with a computer In the supplied CD-ROM, "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) and "Picture Motion Browser" (Software) are contained. On the advanced use of your camcorder or how to use connecting to your computer, see "Handycam Handbook" (PDF). By using "Picture Motion Browser, " you can enjoy the following operations: ­ Creating a DVD with One Touch ­ Importing images to a computer ­ Editing the imported images ­ Creating a DVD is completed, the short-cut icon of "Handycam Handbook" appears on the desktop of your computer. · The model name of your Handycam is printed on its bottom surface. 5 Click [Exit] t [Exit], then remove the CDROM from the disc drive of your computer. x For Macintosh user 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. 3 Open the [Handbook] folder in the CDROM, double-click the [US] folder and then drag-and-drop the "Handbook. pdf" on the computer. Install the above on a computer by following the steps below. Viewing "Handycam Handbook" (PDF) To view "Handycam Handbook, " you need to install Adobe Reader on your computer. After having the software installed, doubleclick "Handbook. pdf", you can view the handbook. x For Windows user 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc drive of your computer. The select screen for installation appears. Installing the supplied software · The supplied software is not compatible with Macintosh. x System requirements When using the supplied software, you need the following system requirements below. OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster Application: DirectX 9. 0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology. It is necessary to have DirectX installed. ) 3 Click [Handycam Handbook]. The installation screen for "Handycam Handbook" appears. 4 Select desired language and select the model name of your Handycam, then click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)]. When the installation Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 256 MB or more 26 Hard disk: Available free hard disk space for installation required: Approximately 600 MB (for creating a DVD, 5 GB or more may be required) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard), Disc drive that can burn DVDs (CD-ROM drive required for software installation) · Even in a computer environment where the operations are guaranteed, frames may be dropped from movies, resulting in uneven playback. However, imported images and images on a DVD created subsequently will not be affected. · Operations are not guaranteed, even on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. · Picture Motion Browser does not support 5. 1ch surround sound reproduction. · If you use a Notebook computer, connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source. Otherwise, the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of the computer. 3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. The installation screen appears. If the screen does not appear 1Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer]. ) 2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CDROM) (disc drive). * * Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer. Recording/Playback 4 Click [Install]. [. . . ] 1 990 000 pixels Effective (Still, 16:9) Approx. 1 490 000 pixels DCR-SR300 6. 3 mm (1/2. 9 type) CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still image, 4:3): Max. 6. 1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels Effective (Movie, 16:9) Approx. [. . . ]