Sony DCR-IP1 Computer Applications Guide
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3-084-946-12(1) Computer Applications Guide Digital Video Camera Recorder © 2003 Sony Corporation - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 2
read the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. • If your camcorder is a MICROMV format model, read also the separate MovieShaker Application Guide supplied with your camcorder. On image capture/editor software You can edit pictures recorded on a tape or "Memory Stick" using - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 3
type disc drive, with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation. • Application: QuickTime 3.0 or later (this must be installed to play back movies.) • Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard), disc drive About this manual The screens shown in this manual are from a Windows 2000 computer - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 4
the image exchange software (Image Transfer 11 Step 4: Connecting your camcorder to a computer 13 Connecting with the USB cable (supplied 14 Connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional) (DV format models only 16 Step 5: Checking the connection 17 Playing pictures recorded on a tape on your - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - 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) - Digital convert function 37 Additional information Troubleshooting 40 Index ...46 5 - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 6
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 - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 7
these items from the CD-ROM "SPVD-010 USB Driver" supplied with your camcorder. Step 1: Install the USB driver on your computer.* Step 2: Install the image editor software (ImageMixer).* Step 3: Install the image exchange software (Image Transfer).* CD-ROM (supplied) Connecting to a Windows - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 8
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. To transfer pictures with more precision, use an i.LINK - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 9
Installing the image editor software (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 - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 10
[Handycam]. 3 Click [ImageMixer]. • Read the [Readme.txt] file (Memo Pad) when it appears, then click (Close) to close Memo Pad. 7 Click [Finish]. 4 Select the language for the installation, then click [OK]. 5 Click [Next]. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. z Tips • If you use this software - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 11
for Sony appears on the desktop. 11Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. Step 3: Installing the image exchange software ( Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. The application software starts up. If the screen does not appear 1 Double-click [My Computer]. - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 12
the Image Transfer folder appear on the desktop. 9 Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer. 6 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. 7 Make - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 13
view the image that your camcorder is seeing on a computer, or play back pictures and sound recorded on a tape and view them on a computer. (PC Camera, Video Streaming) • You need to install the USB driver on your computer beforehand (p. 8). Connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional) (p. 16) • This - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 14
power source for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode. Use the supplied Guide supplied with your camcorder for the location. For the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 15
the following illustrations to operate the camcorder correctly. • Connect the camcorder to a computer via the USB cable (supplied). Make sure no other USB devices are connected to the computer. task tray 2 Click [Unplug or eject hardware] ([Safely remove Sony Camcorder] in Windows XP). Click here - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 16
of the camcorder and disconnect the i.LINK cable from the camcorder and computer. z Tip • You can use other image editing software that can read video signals to edit the recorded pictures. For details on the operation of other software, refer to the help files or the operating instructions of that - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 17
Guide supplied with your camcorder. This operation is not necessary when connecting the camcorder to the computer via an i.LINK cable (p. 16). 6 Connect your camcorder to the computer (p. 13). 3 Click (USB Device Capture Mode) if you are connecting via a USB cable, or click (DV Camcorder - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 18
does not start See "Troubleshooting" (p. 44) for details. To cancel the operation 1 Click (Close) at the upper right- hand corner of the screen on your computer to quit ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony. 2 Turn off the camcorder, then disconnect the cable. Viewing pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" on - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 19
Application Guide supplied with your camcorder. For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as Administrators. 2 Start up the computer, then double- click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony] on the desktop. 3 Click (Capture Environment). 4 Click (USB Device Capture Mode) if you are connecting via a USB cable - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 20
/ EDT], then touch to select [USB STREAM]. 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). 7 Connect your camcorder to the computer (p. 13). 8 Click - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 21
• When you copy a movie longer than the maximum recording time allowed (10 to 20 minutes), the playback stops this operation (p. 22). 1 Start up the computer, then double- click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony] on the desktop. 2 Click (Movie Editing Environment). 3 Follow steps 9 and 10 on " - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 22
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. 1 Click (Help) at the upper right-hand corner of the screen. 2 Search for the desired topic from the table of contents. To close - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 23
software, you can connect your computer to the Internet to distribute the picture live via the 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 - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 24
a picture recorded on a tape (maximum length of about one hour). You can also create a Video CD from the images that your camcorder is currently seeing. Before starting the operation, make sure you have installed ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony on your computer (p. 9). z Tip • To create a Video CD from - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 25
when the tape is played to the end. To play the Video CD You can play back the Video CD in one of the following devices. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with each player for details. - DVD player - a computer equipped with a DVD drive and software compatible with Video CDs - a computer - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 26
Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 2 Start up the computer, prepare the power source for your camcorder, then slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 3 Touch [P-MENU], [MENU], [ (STANDARD SET)] and [USB-PLY - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 27
camcorder to the computer via the USB cable (supplied) (p. 14). Image Transfer starts up automatically and the pictures recorded on have connected your camcorder to a computer via a USB cable. 2 Click [Start], then select [My Computer] from the start menu. 3 Right-click [Sony MemoryStick], then - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 28
Pictures on a "Memory Stick" The pictures are stored in the [Removable disk] or [Sony MemoryStick] folder displayed in [My Computer]. 1 2 3 A Folder containing image files recorded using other camcorders without the folder creation function (for playback only) B Folder containing image files - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 29
Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. 4 Start up the computer, then double- click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony] on the desktop. Managing pictures on a Windows computer The edited still image is added to the album. z Tip • Refer to the on-line help for detailed operating instructions on - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 30
copied to the "Memory Stick." The picture will be copied to the folder selected as a destination folder. For details, refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. 30 Managing pictures on a Windows computer - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 31
appears after a while. 3 Click [Handycam]. 4 Click [USB Driver]. 5 Double-click the icon of the hard disk drive which stores the operating system. Then, double-click the [System Folder] icon. 6 Drag and drop the [Sony Camcorder USB Driver] file and [Sony Camcorder USB Shim] file to [System Folder - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 32
on the model. Refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder for the location. For the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the Handycam Station, then set the USB ON/OFF switch to ON. b Note • When you connect - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 33
Connecting to a Macintosh computer ("Memory Stick" only) 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 - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 34
series computers only) to DV Interface or MICROMV Interface to i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector i.LINK cable (optional) You can create DVDs when you connect your camcorder to a Sony VAIO series computer* that supports "Click to DVD" via an i.LINK cable (optional). The picture will be automatically - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 35
Guide supplied with your camcorder. 3 Insert a recorded cassette into your camcorder. 4 Connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable (optional). b Note • When you connect your camcorder the LCD screen of your camcorder. CAPTURING: The picture recorded on the tape is being copied to the - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 36
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: - While playing back a tape - While recording images onto a "Memory Stick" - When touching [P-MENU], [MENU], [ (STANDARD SET)] and [A/VtDV - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 37
(default setting). For details, refer to the separate Camera Operations Guide supplied with your camcorder. VCR (analog) 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 DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 38
Capture Mode). z Tip • You can also use the USB cable to connect your camcorder and computer for converting signals. Click (USB Device Capture Mode) in this case. 5 Connect your camcorder to the computer using an i.LINK cable (optional), then connect it to a VCR (analog equipment) using the - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 39
pictures correctly depending on the condition of the analog video signal input to your camcorder. • You cannot transfer pictures with copyright protection signals to a computer. • You can use a USB cable instead of an i.LINK cable (optional) to transfer pictures to a computer. Note, however, that - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 40
Additional information Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The computer does not recognize your camcorder. cDisconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, then connect it again firmly. cFor the model that is supplied with the Handycam Station, set the USB ON/OFF switch - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 41
recorded on a "Memory Stick" • [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a "?" mark in the [Other devices] folder 5 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 6 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 7 Re-install the USB driver - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 42
the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 9 Re-install the USB driver (p. 8). b Note • Deleting anything other than [USB Composite Device], [Sound, video and game controllers], [Composite USB Device], [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] may cause malfunction - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 43
recorded on a "Memory Stick" • [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a "?" mark in the [Other devices] folder 8 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 9 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 10 Re-install the USB driver - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 44
Streaming... This function cStart the operations for MEMORY MIX, recording or playing is not available.] appears on the back pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" after USB screen of your camcorder. Streaming is finished. Video CDs cannot be created. • CD-RWs cannot be used. • WINASPI is not - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 45
the computer via a USB cable. • Sound is not supported on Windows 98. cChange the settings for your computer environment as described in the following procedures: 1 Double-click [ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony] on the desktop. 2 Click (Capture Environment). 3 Click (USB Device Capture Mode), then - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 46
and viewing pictures (on a "Memory Stick 26, 33 Copying and viewing pictures recorded on a tape ....... 19 P PC Camera 23 Preview 22 U USB cable 14 USB driver 8 USB Streaming 23 V VAIO 34 Video CD 24 Video Streaming 23 W WINASPI 10 Windows 3, 19 Windows Media Player ..... 26 Writable DVD - Sony DCR-IP1 | Computer Applications Guide - Page 47
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© 2003 Sony Corporation
Computer
Applications Guide
Digital Video Camera Recorder