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- Page 1 3-071-869-13(1) USB Camera Operating Instructions CMR-PC2 USB CMR-PC3 USB CMR-PC4 USB 2001 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Sony is not liable for damage or loss resulting from the use of the software supplied with this camera, or for any claim from a third party.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing the Drivers, “SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture” and “SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder” ... 6 Using Your Camera ...12 Connecting the CMR-PC2 USB/CMR-PC3 USB to a Computer ... 12 Connecting the CMR-PC4 USB to a Computer ... 13 Detaching the Camera ... 15 Shooting Still Pictures with the Camera ... -
Page 4: Introduction
Checking Kit Contents When unpacking, check that the following contents are supplied with your camera. Should anything be missing, please contact your Sony dealer. • USB camera with USB interface cable • Install disc (CD-ROM 1) with drivers, bundled software, and a... -
Page 5: Identifying The Parts
• Quick Start Guide • Pouch (CMR-PC2 USB/PC3 USB only) • Camera monitor mount (CMR-PC2 USB/PC3 USB only) • Microphone • Warranty card Identifying the Parts Parts of the CMR-PC2 USB/CMR-PC3 USB Front Parts of the CMR-PC4 USB Stand Rear... -
Page 6: Required Settings Before You Can Use Your Camera
Note If the message “Digital Signature Not Found” appears during installation, click “Yes”. Display of this message does not indicate any problem with operation of the Sony USB camera or your computer. Insert the CD-ROM into the appropriate disc drive. - Page 7 When “SONY USB CAMERA Installer Setup Wizard” window appears, select [Next] to continue. At this point you can select the folder for installation. Enter the name of the folder in which you want to install the programs, or click [Browse] to continue (installation in “C:\Program Files\SONYUSBCamera\”...
- Page 8 Now the “SONY USB CAMERA Drivers and Viewer” program has been installed. Click [Close] to close and exit the installation program. Restart your computer. After starting up the computer, click the “Start” button and confirm that “SONY USB CAMERA” has been added to the “Start” menu.
- Page 9 The following items appear when you point to “SONY USB CAMERA”. Clicking on any of the items starts it. • SONY USB CAMERA Help (This is Help for SONY USB CAMERA.) • SONY USB CAMERA Operation Instructions (This is the PDF file containing the manual you are now reading.) •...
- Page 10 If driver installation was successful, “SONY USB CAMERA Video Capture Device” is displayed under “System Properties” - “Device Manager” - “Imaging Device”. Uninstalling the Drivers, “SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture” and “SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder” If installation of the drivers fails, use the following procedure to uninstall the drivers.
- Page 11 Click [SONY USB CAMERA Installer] in the “application list” to highlight the item. Click [Add/Remove]. The uninstaller starts up, and “SONY USB CAMERA Installer” appears. Choose “Remove SONY USB CAMERA Installer,” and then click [Finish]. The programs and files related to the “SONY USB CAMERA Installer”...
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Page 12: Using Your Camera
This section describes how to attach the camera to a computer and how to handle the camera. When using the CMR-PC2 USB or CMR-PC3 USB, see “Connecting the CMR-PC2 USB/CMR-PC3 USB to a Computer.” When using the CMR-PC4 USB, see “Connecting the CMR-PC4 USB to a Computer.”... -
Page 13: Connecting The Cmr-Pc4 Usb To A Computer
Affix the camera monitor mount to the computer display, and then pull the arm plate open with your fingers and hook the camera onto the camera monitor mount. Arm plate Connecting the CMR-PC4 USB to a Computer You can connect or disconnect your camera to or from the computer while the computer is powered on. - Page 14 Note Be sure to install the camera in a stable location. Installing it in an unstable location may result in it falling. Attaching the Mount Before mounting the camera, make sure that the mounting surface and the surface of the suction mount are both clean and free of dust. Turn the stand’s rotation knob counterclockwise to loosen the suction mount.
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Page 15: Detaching The Camera
• Unplugging by grasping a part of the cable may result in damage. Be sure to hold the connector section when unplugging. • When using the camera monitor mount with the CMR-PC2 USB or the CMR-PC3 USB, pull the arm plate open with your fingers and remove the camera from the camera monitor mount. -
Page 16: Shooting Still Pictures With The Camera
• The CMR-PC3 USB and the CMR-PC4 USB can capture still pictures through the “SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture” application. • When using the CMR-PC2 USB to capture still pictures, you can confirm the picture before actually capturing it by pushing the CAPTURE button half way in. -
Page 17: Notes On Use
Notes on Use On placement During use or storage, do not place your camera in the following places. It may result in malfunction. • Places where the temperature becomes excessively high. Do not leave your camera in a car parked in direct sunlight. This could result in deformation and damage. -
Page 18: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the camera Wipe with a dry soft cloth. If very dirty, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. as these can damage the finish of the camera. Cleaning the lens Clean the lens surface with a blower brush or a soft brush to remove dust. -
Page 19: Main Specifications
Main Specifications CMR-PC2 USB Image device 1/6” CCD (Charge Coupled Device), 350 000 pixels Lens 2 groups with 2 elements, F2.8 Focal distance f = 2.4 mm (f = 34 mm, when converted into a 35 mm still camera) White balance... -
Page 20: Cmr-Pc4 Usb
Supplied Accessories • Install disc (CD-ROM drivers, bundled software, and a software manual (PDF) • Quick Start Guide • Pouch (CMR-PC2 USB/PC3 USB only) • Camera monitor mount (CMR-PC2 USB/PC3 USB only) • Microphone • Warranty card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Please use the following checklist for troubleshooting before consulting your dealer. Should any problem persist, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The computer does not recognise my camera. Cause/Remedy • The USB cable is not connected correctly. t After closing any running software, connect the cable correctly. - Page 22 Symptom The computer does not recognise my camera. When shooting a bright subject on a dark background, the image on the display shows vertical stripes radiating from the subject. The image shown in the finder of commercially available software, etc. is grainy.
- Page 23 USB cable from the USB connector. Then install the driver by following the procedure described in “Installing the Drivers, “SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture” and “SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder”” (see page 6). Close all software in use, and then restart the computer. If restart fails, refer to the instruction manual for the computer and turn off the power.
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Page 24: Software Licence Agreement
PROGRAM. The User is granted no rights other than those specified in this agreement. 5. Exemption of responsibility In no event shall Sony be liable for any damages whatsoever to the User or to any other third party arising out of the use of or inability to use the PROGRAM. - Page 25 1. Sony warrants the following for 30 days from the date Sony delivers the PROGRAM to the User. 1 Sony will deliver a new package of the PROGRAM at the discretion of Sony if any apparent defect is found in the disks of the PROGRAM.