Sony DCR-DVD308 First Step Guide

Sony DCR-DVD308 - Handycam DCR Camcorder Manual

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  • Sony DCR-DVD308 | First Step Guide - Page 1
    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 your camcorder and a Macintosh computer with a USB cable Copying still images from a "Memory Stick Duo" Troubleshooting
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    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
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    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 Top Next
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    can manage videos and still images recorded on a disc or on a "Memory Stick Duo" by date, and select videos or still images you want to disc You can create an original DVD Video by putting together videos and still images taken with your camcorder. Copying a disc Video Disc Copier
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    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." (For details on
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    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 a USB cable. 1 Confirm that your
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    9 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. The following installation only) --- Software required to create DVD video discs z Microsoft DirectX 9.0c --- Software required for handling Sony product, you can access a range of convenient support and services. http://www.sony.net
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    software starts on the computer automatically, close it. 2 Connect your camcorder to a power source, and turn on your camcorder. Use the AC Adaptor as the power source. For operating the POWER switch, refer to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder. 3 Insert a recorded disc or a "Memory
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    computer may be displayed. In this case, follow the instructions on the screen to restart the computer. Tip z If [Picture Motion Browser] is not displayed, see "Troubleshooting." Recommended USB cable connection Connect your camcorder as shown in the following illustration. z Connect the
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    the "Memory Stick Duo." To switch the media (disc/"Memory Stick Duo") Touch the button of media you want to switch to ([ COMPUTER] or [ COMPUTER]) in step 5 of "To disconnect the USB cable." Your camcorder switch to the selected media. Previous Top
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    DVD drive of your computer. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Connect your camcorder to a power source, and turn on your camcorder. Use the AC Adaptor as the power source. For operating the POWER switch, refer to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder Media Files (Handycam)) on the
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    inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick slot of your computer. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Connect your camcorder to a power source, and turn on your camcorder. Use the AC Adaptor as the power source. For operating the POWER switch, refer to the Operating Guide supplied with
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    the videos and still images recorded with your camcorder on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" by inserting the disc/"Memory Stick Duo" into the DVD drive/Memory Stick slot of your computer. Notes z You must also finalize a DVD+RW disc before playing it with the DVD drive of your computer. z To import
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    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). 1 Turn
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    When you click the month icon Tips z When you click a month on the yearly calendar, the calendar switches to the calendar of the selected month. z 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
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    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. [
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    Chapter 3: Editing the imported videos and still images Editing videos You can cut out only required video parts to save. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion Browser) on the desktop. [Picture Motion Browser] starts up. 3 Select the video you want to edit in the Folders view or
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    6 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]. 7 After setting the points, click [Save Edited Video]. The Save Video window is displayed. The edited video
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    Editing the imported videos and still images Editing still images You can edit imported still images as follows. (only the models with a "Memory Stick Duo" slot) For details about the operation, refer to the Picture Motion Browser Help. Automatic Correction Automatically corrects the brightness and
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    or Calendar view. You can select two or more videos and still images, or select videos and still images by folder or date. 4 Select [DVD-Video Creation] in the [Manipulate] menu. The window used to select videos and still images is displayed. 5 Confirm the videos and still images to write
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    menu design and a title creation method, and enter the disc name. Image of DVD video menu to create is displayed. Tips z Selecting [Menu Sorted by Date use an 8 cm disc with the DVD drive of a computer. To write videos and still images to an 8cm disc, use your camcorder. Tip z You can choose to
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    (12 cm) disc in the DVD drive of your computer. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Connect your camcorder to a power source, then turn on your camcorder. Use the AC Adaptor as the power source. For operating the POWER switch, refer to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder. 3 Insert a recorded disc
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    speed each time, before writing starts. Tip z When you copy a -RW (8 cm) disc to a -R (12 cm) disc, approximately 1.5 GB of free space is needed on your hard disk for temporary files. Depending on the capacity of the source disc, the free space required varies. Previous Top Next
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    only for a +R DL 12 cm original disc. z You cannot use an 8 cm disc with the DVD drive of a computer. To write videos and still images to an 8cm disc, use your camcorder. z DVD-R DL is not supported. z To copy a disc recorded using other than a DVD+RW disc, the disc must be finalized. Previous Top
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    still images to e-mail and send them via e-mail. Notes z MAPI must be enabled in your e-mail software for this feature to work. Refer to the user manual or help files of your e-mail software for more information about MAPI. z Video data files cannot be sent by e-mail. Opening with external program
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    . 1 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" into your camcorder. 2 Connect your camcorder to a power source, then turn on your camcorder. Use the AC Adaptor as the power source. For operating the POWER switch, refer to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder. 3 Connect the USB cable to the USB
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    1 Connect your camcorder to a computer via a USB cable. 2 Double-click the drive icon. 3 Drag and drop the desired still image file onto the hard disk icon. Note z For details on the "Memory Stick Duo" that you can use with the camcorder, refer to the operating instructions supplied with
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    Troubleshooting Symptoms When using the videos on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser on the Macintosh computer. Cannot view the videos on a disc in your camcorder with a computer. You cannot view the still images recorded
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    details, refer to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder. z You cannot write to the DVD drive of your camcorder from software other than Picture Motion Browser. The file transferred from the computer is not written to the "Memory Stick Duo" in your camcorder. The USB cable (supplied) is
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    The actual displayed screen or message is different from that shown in this "First Step Guide." The screen or message may be different. Previous Top
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    reproduction. The sound is reproduced in 2ch sound. z Some computers do not support 8cm discs (such as DVD+R DL (double-layered)). z If you use a Notebook PC, 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 PC
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    Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. z "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate" and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony not mentioned in each case in this manual. On copyrights Music works, sound
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    A Automatic Correction B Brightness Correction C Calendar view Capturing still images Changing the date and time stamp D DirectX 9.0c E E-mail External program F Folders view H Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) I Inserting date Install M Macintosh P Picture Motion Browser Printing R Red-eye Reduction Resizing
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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 disc and 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 and copying a disc
Creating a disc
Copying a disc
Types of discs you can use
Chapter 5: Manipulating still images
Manipulating still images
Chapter 6: 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
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