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Sony Handycam DCR-PC330 Application Manual

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3-084-946-11(1)
Computer
Applications Guide
Digital Video Camera Recorder
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-084-946-11(1) Computer Applications Guide Digital Video Camera Recorder © 2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    * Use Image Transfer to copy still pictures from your camcorder to a computer (Windows computer only). System requirements for using ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony When viewing pictures recorded on a tape on a computer Note • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot view pictures recorded on a tape on the computer screen.
  • Page 3 OS. On trademarks • “Memory Stick” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Windows Media is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Copying and viewing pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” ... 26 Editing still images on your computer ... 28 Copying pictures edited on ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony to a “Memory Stick” ... 29 Connecting to a Macintosh computer (“Memory Stick” only) Step 1: Installing the USB driver on a computer ...
  • Page 5 Other functions Creating DVDs (on Sony VAIO series computers only) ... 34 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (DV format models only) — Signal convert function ... 37 Additional information Troubleshooting ... 40 Index ... 46...

  • Page 6: Connecting To A Windows Computer

    Connecting to a Windows computer Introduction to editing pictures on a computer Features You can copy movies and still images recorded on your camcorder as digital data to your computer. The copied pictures can be edited to your preference. Create your own original video You can superimpose a title, cut out scenes, and re-arrange the order on the movies that you have recorded on a tape or a “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 7: Overview Of The Preparation

    Overview of the preparation Follow the steps below to complete the preparation. On your computer (for the first time only) * Install these items from the CD-ROM “SPVD-010 USB Driver” supplied with your camcorder. Step 1: Install the USB driver on your computer.* CD-ROM (supplied) On your camcorder...

  • Page 8: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver On A Computer

    Step 1: Installing the USB driver on a computer You need to install the USB driver on your computer to connect your camcorder via a USB cable (supplied). The installation is required only for the first time. From the second time on, you only need to connect the USB cable.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Installing The Image Editor Software (Imagemixer Ver.1.5 For Sony)

    (ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony) If you have any questions about ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony is a product of PIXELA Corporation. For details, refer to the operating instructions on the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as Administrators.
  • Page 10 Click [Handycam]. Click [ImageMixer]. Select the language for the installation, then click [OK]. Click [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions. Tips • If you use this software personally, enter [Personal] etc. for [Company Name]. Connecting to a Windows computer • Read the [Readme.txt] file (Memo Pad) when it appears, then click (Close) to close Memo Pad.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Installing The Image Exchange Software (Image Transfer)

    Click [OK]. The computer restarts automatically, then a short-cut icon for ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony appears on the desktop. Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. Step 3: Installing the image exchange software (Image Transfer) For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as Administrators.
  • Page 12 Click [Image Transfer]. Select the language for the installation, then click [OK]. Click [Next]. Follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure [Image Transfer] is indicated on the program folder, then click [Next]. Normally, a new program folder [Image Transfer] will be created. Make sure that [YES] is checked for [Launch Image Transfer automatically when the camera, etc., is...

  • Page 13: Step 4: Connecting Your Camcorder To A Computer

    Step 4: Connecting your camcorder to a computer On connection There are two ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. Connecting with a USB cable (supplied) (p. 14) • This method is good for copying files from a “Memory Stick” to a computer for editing, and copying files to a “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 14: Connecting With The Usb Cable (Supplied)

    Connecting with the USB cable (supplied) When connecting your camcorder to your computer with the USB cable (supplied), you must have the proper USB driver installed on your computer (p. 8) before following the steps below. to USB jack USB cable (supplied) to USB jack Note...
  • Page 15 Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the task tray. Click this icon. task tray Click [Unplug or eject hardware] ([Safely remove Sony Camcorder] in Windows XP). Click [OK]. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and computer. If [USB MODE] does not appear on the LCD screen, do only step 4 above.

  • Page 16: Connecting With An I.link Cable (Optional) (Dv Format Models Only)

    • If your computer has a USB keyboard and a USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them connected and connect the camcorder to an available USB jack with the USB cable (supplied). Notes • Operation is not guaranteed if you connect two or more USB devices to the computer.

  • Page 17: Step 5: Checking The Connection

    Playing pictures recorded on a tape on your computer Before following the procedure below, start up ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony and check the connection. Note • Before following the procedure below, make sure you remove the “Memory Stick” from the camcorder.

  • Page 18: Viewing Pictures Recorded On A "Memory Stick" On Your Computer

    [USB MODE] appears on the LCD screen and the pictures stored in the “Memory Stick” are copied to the computer. Then, ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony starts up automatically and a list of pictures appears (p. 26). If Image Transfer does not start...

  • Page 19: Managing Pictures On A Windows Computer

    Before following the procedures below, make sure you have installed ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony on your computer. The maximum length of movies you can copy on a computer varies from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the computer environment.

  • Page 20: Copying Still Images Extracted From A Movie On Your Computer

    For details, refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. This operation is not necessary when connecting the camcorder to the computer via an i.LINK cable (p. 16). Connect your camcorder to the computer (p. 13). Click (Motion Picture Capture).

  • Page 21: Editing Pictures On Your Computer

    You can put together multiple pictures copied onto your computer and create one movie. Refer to the on-line help for details on this operation (p. 22). Start up the computer, then double- click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony] on the desktop. Click (Movie Editing Environment).
  • Page 22 • The picture may flicker when you view it on a computer. To use the on-line help Refer to the on-line help for detailed operating instructions for ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony. Click (Help) at the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

  • Page 23: Viewing Pictures On Your Computer Via The Usb Port - Usb Streaming

    Internet. Before following the procedures below, make sure you have installed ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony on your computer (p. 9). Video Streaming You can play a movie recorded on a tape on your camcorder and view it on the computer screen.

  • Page 24: Creating Video Cds

    ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony on your computer (p. 9). • To create a Video CD from pictures edited on a computer, start up ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony, then click (Video Disc Environment). Refer to the on-line help for details on this operation (p. 22).
  • Page 25 Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source. Touch [P-MENU], [MENU] and [USB- PLY/EDT], then touch to select [USB STREAM]. For details, refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. Search for the point on the tape where you want to start copying to the Video •...

  • Page 26: Copying And Viewing Pictures Recorded On A "Memory Stick

    The following procedure describes how to play back a Video CD using Windows Media Player. Place a Video CD in the disc drive of your computer and start up Windows Media Player. For Windows XP Click [Start], [All Programs], [Accessories], [Entertainment], then [Windows Media Player].
  • Page 27 USB cable. Click [Start], then select [My Computer] from the start menu. Right-click [Sony MemoryStick], then click [Properties]. Deactivate the setting. A Click the [Auto Play] tab. B Select [Pictures] for a content type.

  • Page 28: Editing Still Images On Your Computer

    Pictures on a “Memory Stick” The pictures are stored in the [Removable disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] folder displayed in [My Computer]. A Folder containing image files recorded using other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only) B Folder containing image files recorded...

  • Page 29: Copying Pictures Edited On Imagemixer Ver.1.5 For Sony To A "Memory Stick

    Copying pictures edited on ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony to a “Memory Stick” You can copy pictures edited on ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony to a “Memory Stick,” and use them as materials for MEMORY MIX on your camcorder. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for details on MEMORY MIX.
  • Page 30 Right-click the picture that you want to copy, then click [Output to memory card]. Right-click the desired picture. Click [Output to memory card]. Click (“Memory Stick” Select) on the title screen, then click (Output) displayed at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. Click (“Memory Stick”...

  • Page 31: Connecting To A Macintosh Computer ("Memory Stick" Only)

    Double-click the icon of the hard disk drive which stores the operating system. Then, double-click the [System Folder] icon. Drag and drop the [Sony Camcorder USB Driver] file and [Sony Camcorder USB Shim] file to [System Folder]. Drag and drop...

  • Page 32: Step 2: Connecting Your Camcorder To A Computer

    Step 2: Connecting your camcorder to a computer You must have the USB driver installed on your computer before starting the following operation (p. 31). However, the installation is not required for Mac OS 9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1/v10.2). Insert the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 33: Copying Pictures Recorded On A "Memory Stick

    Copying pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” To copy pictures recorded on a tape to your computer, copy the pictures to a “Memory Stick” on the camcorder first. Double-click the “Memory Stick” icon. Then, drag and drop the desired picture file onto the hard disk icon.

  • Page 34: Other Functions

    DVD from a picture recorded on a tape. For system and operation requirements, visit the following URL: * Note that you need a Sony VAIO computer equipped with a DVD drive that can be used to write DVDs. You also need the computer with a “...
  • Page 35 Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. Connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional). Note • When you connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction.
  • Page 36 – When the data of the tape contains a date before the recording date of the later images. – When normal and wide size pictures are recorded on the same tape. • You cannot operate your camcorder in the following situations: –...

  • Page 37: Connecting An Analog Vcr To The Computer Via Your Camcorder

    To carry out this operation, you need a software application (such as ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony) that can read a video signal installed on your computer. ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony is used to describe the operation in this section.
  • Page 38 Start up the computer, and double- click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony] displayed on the desktop. Click (Capture Environment). Click (DV Camcorder Capture Mode). • You can also use the USB cable to connect your camcorder and computer for converting signals.
  • Page 39 Click (Motion Picture Capture). Select an album to copy the picture to. Start the playback on the VCR (analog equipment). Click (Capture) at the point you want to start copying. (red) turns to (black). Click (Stop) at the point you want to stop copying.

  • Page 40: Additional Information

    Additional information Troubleshooting Symptom The computer does not recognize your camcorder. You cannot view the pictures the camcorder is seeing on the computer. You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer. You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the Macintosh computer.
  • Page 41 • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” • [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a “?” mark in the [Other devices] folder When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK].
  • Page 42 • [Composite USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” • [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a “?” mark in the [Other devices] folder When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK].
  • Page 43 • [USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” • [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a “?” mark in the [Other devices] folder When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK].
  • Page 44 Video CDs cannot be created. Additional information Cause and/or Corrective Actions cClose ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony, then restart the computer. cClose ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony first, then set the POWER switch on your camcorder to another mode. following procedures. Double-click [My Computer].
  • Page 45 Select another device from the pull-down menu of [Sound capture device], then click [OK]. Close ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony, then restart it. If the problem is not solved, repeat the procedure above. cAdjust the image quality with the slider to view images with a large amount of data.

  • Page 46: Index

    ... 21 DV Interface ... 16 ... 34 Handycam Station ... 14 i.LINK cable ... 13 Image Transfer ... 11 ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony ... 9 Install ... 8 Macintosh ... 3 MEMORY MIX ... 29 “Memory Stick” ... 26 MICROMV ...
  • Page 48 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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