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Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 Software Manual

Sony handycam hdr-hc7: user guide
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Download this manual See also: Service Manual, Operating Manual
Read this first
On this "First Step Guide"
Software's on-line help
Picture Motion Browser features
Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time
Preparation flow
Installing software
Connecting your camcorder to a computer using a cable
Chapter 2: Importing/viewing videos and still images on a computer
Importing videos on a tape to a computer
Importing still images on a "Memory Stick Duo" to a computer
Viewing videos and still images imported to a computer
Chapter 3: Editing the imported videos and still images
Editing videos
Editing still images
Chapter 4: Creating a disc
Creating standard definition DVD videos
Chapter 5: Exporting videos to your camcorder
Exporting videos saved on a computer to your camcorder
Chapter 6: Manipulating still images
Manipulating still images
Chapter 7: Using with a Macintosh computer
Connecting your camcorder and a Macintosh computer with a USB cable
Copying still images from a "Memory Stick Duo"

Troubleshooting

Symptoms
Cause and/or corrective actions
Additional information
System requirements
Trademarks and regulations
(C) 2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7: Using with a Macintosh computer Connecting your camcorder and a Macintosh computer with a USB cable Copying still images from a “Memory Stick Duo” Troubleshooting Symptoms Cause and/or corrective actions Additional information System requirements Trademarks and regulations (C) 2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Read this first On this “First Step Guide” This “First Step Guide” describes the connections and settings required to use your camcorder with a computer, and the basic operation of the software on the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM includes the following software. Picture Motion Browser: Windows computer only You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a Macintosh computer.
  • Page 3 Read this first Software's on-line help The help provides detailed operating instructions for Picture Motion Browser. Select [Help] in the [Help] menu of the software to start up the on-line help. Previous Next...

  • Page 4: Picture Motion Browser Features

    Read this first Picture Motion Browser features Picture Motion Browser is a set of Windows applications with the following features. If you double-click the [ ] (Picture Motion Browser) icon on the desktop, [Picture Motion Browser] starts up. Notes The picture may not play back smoothly, depending on specifications of your computer. For details about the recommended specifications, see You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a Macintosh computer.

  • Page 5: Preparation Flow

    Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time Preparation flow Installation of the supplied software is required the first time you use your camcorder with a Windows computer. For installing the supplied software, see “Installing software.” For details on how to connect your camcorder to a computer, see “Connecting your camcorder to a computer using a cable.”...

  • Page 6: Installing Software

    Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time Installing software You need to install the software to your Windows computer to enjoy editing your recorded videos and still images. The installation is required only for the first time. Before installation, prepare your camcorder and an i.LINK or a USB cable. Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer.
  • Page 7 For the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ Previous MemoryStick] on the LCD screen of your camcorder. ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the desktop. ] appears on the desktop. By registering your Sony product, you can <Details> Next...

  • Page 8: Connecting With A Usb Cable

    Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time Connecting your camcorder to a computer using a cable You can use an i.LINK or a USB cable to connect your camcorder to a computer. Using an i.LINK connection, you can import videos recorded on a tape to a computer, or export videos from a computer to your camcorder.
  • Page 9 5 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder. When the screen is not displayed, select the item from the menu. For selecting the menu, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.
  • Page 10 Stick Duo.” Previous...
  • Page 11 Connect the camcorder with a computer using the i.LINK cable. The Import from Tape window is displayed. If the Import from Tape window is not displayed, click [Start] - [All Programs] ([Programs] for Windows 2000) - [Sony Menu setting VCR HDV/DV i.LINK CONV...
  • Page 12 Click [Change] when you want to change the folder to be used for import. Handycam control Set whether to control your Sony Digital Camcorder from your computer. Controlling from the computer and automatically importing media files are set as the default settings.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2: Importing/viewing videos and still images on a computer Importing still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” to a computer You can import the still images stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” by inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the Memory Stick slot of your computer. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 14: Calendar Functions

    If the Import Media Files window is not displayed in step 4, click [Start] - [All Programs] ([Programs] for Windows 2000) - [Sony Picture Utility] - [Import from]- [Digital Still Camera/Memory Stick (DCF Format)]. Calendar functions With Picture Motion Browser, videos and still images imported from your camcorder are sorted by the date and time they were taken, and are displayed as thumbnails in calendar format.

  • Page 15: Viewing Videos And Still Images Imported To A Computer

    Chapter 2: Importing/viewing videos and still images on a computer Viewing videos and still images imported to a computer You can browse videos and still images imported to a computer, sorted by registered folders (Folders view), or sorted by the date and time they were taken (Calendar view). Turn on the computer.
  • Page 16 When you click the month icon Tips When you click a month on the yearly calendar, the calendar switches to the calendar of the selected month. When you click the date on a monthly calendar, the calendar switches to a time calendar for the selected date. Thumbnails of the videos and still images taken that day are displayed, arranged according to the hour they were taken.
  • Page 17 To play images consecutively You can select videos and still images and play them as a slide show. Here we explain the procedure for starting a slide show by selecting videos and still images in the Calendar view. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion Browser) on the desktop.

  • Page 18: Editing Videos

    Chapter 3: Editing the imported videos and still images Editing videos You can cut out only required video parts to save. Turn on the computer. Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion Browser) on the desktop. [Picture Motion Browser] starts up. Select the video you want to edit in the Folders view or Calendar view. Click [ ] and select [Video Trimming].
  • Page 19 Select the scene you want to set as an OUT point (the end of the required part) in the same way, and click [Set OUT point]. The selected scene is displayed in the thumbnail of [OUT point]. After setting the points, click [Save Edited Video]. The Save Video window is displayed.
  • Page 20 Next...

  • Page 21: Editing Still Images

    Chapter 3: Editing the imported videos and still images Editing still images You can edit imported still images as follows. For details about the operation, refer to the Picture Motion Browser Help. Automatic Correction Automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to the most suitable levels for that image. Correcting brightness and contrast The brightness and contrast of still images can be corrected.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4: Creating A Disc

    Chapter 4: Creating a disc Creating standard definition DVD videos You can create a standard definition DVD video with a DVD menu by putting together videos and still images imported to your computer. The selected videos are written to the disc as they are. If there are unnecessary scenes in the video, edit it beforehand. <Details>...
  • Page 23 Click [Next]. Menu selection window of the disc is displayed. Select menu design and a title creation method, and enter the disc name. Image of DVD video menu to create is displayed. Tips Selecting [Menu Sorted by Date Taken] in the Menu structure drop-down list automatically changes the order of videos and still images into the order of date on which they were taken.
  • Page 24 Chapter 5: Exporting videos to your camcorder Exporting videos saved on a computer to your camcorder You can export videos saved on a computer to a tape using your camcorder. Turn on the computer. Connect your camcorder to a power source, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.
  • Page 25 the displayed videos. Tips Double-clicking the thumbnail images, you can check the contents of the selection by playing back the selected video. Clicking [Preview] displays the preview window, and checked videos are played back in succession. You can confirm the export image.

  • Page 26: Manipulating Still Images

    Chapter 6: Manipulating still images Manipulating still images You can manipulate imported still images as follows. For details about the operation, refer to the Picture Motion Browser Help. Printing still images You can print imported still images. You can also print still images with the date information. You can save a scene you select from the video as a still image and print it.

  • Page 27: Connecting Your Camcorder And A Macintosh Computer With A Usb Cable

    Chapter 7: Using with a Macintosh computer This “First Step Guide” describes how to connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer and how to import images from the inserted “Memory Stick Duo.” (Picture Motion Browser is not used on a Macintosh computer.) Connecting your camcorder and a Macintosh computer with a USB cable Note The computer may not recognize your camcorder if you connect them with the USB cable before turning on your...
  • Page 28 Chapter 7: Using with a Macintosh computer Copying still images from a “Memory Stick Duo” Connect your camcorder to a computer via a USB cable. Double-click the drive icon. Drag and drop the desired still image file onto the hard disk icon. Note For details on the “Memory Stick Duo”...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptoms The computer does not recognize your camcorder. You cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser on the Macintosh computer. You cannot view the videos recorded on a tape on the computer. You cannot view the still images recorded on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the computer. The “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 30: Cause And/Or Corrective Actions

    Troubleshooting Cause and/or corrective actions The computer does not recognize your camcorder. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again firmly. Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly.
  • Page 31 The screen or message may be different. Previous...

  • Page 32: Additional Information

    Additional information System requirements For Windows users When using Picture Motion Browser OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is required. For processing HD footage, Windows XP SP2 is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

  • Page 33: Trademarks And Regulations

    Music Contents without obtaining authorization or approval of the respective owners thereof. License of Picture Motion Browser 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.
  • Page 34 Automatic Correction Brightness Correction Calendar view Capturing still images Changing the date and time stamp DirectX 9.0c E-mail External program Folders view Inserting date Install i.LINK cable i.LINK connection Macintosh Picture Motion Browser Printing Red-eye Reduction Resizing Saturation Sharpness Slide show Tone Curve Trimming USB cable...

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