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 Edi
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.
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.
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 z The picture may not play back smoothly, depending on specifications of your computer. For details about the recommended specifications, see “System requirements.” z You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a Macintosh computer.
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.” (For details on how to connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer, click “Chapter 6: Using with a Macintosh computer.
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 a USB cable. 1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer. Log on as Administrators for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears, you do not need to restart it at this time. Restart your computer after completing the installation. 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software. The following installation screens may be displayed, depending on your operating environment. In this case, follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.
Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time Connecting your camcorder to a computer using a cable You can connect your camcorder to a computer using a USB cable. Connection image (USB cable and USB jack) Note z When connecting your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction. Do not insert the connector forcibly as it may damage the cable or your camcorder. Tip z Your camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).
the connection is completed and a window used to select videos to import is displayed automatically. Note z Depending on the status of the computer, a window that urges you to restart the 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.
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.
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 You can import videos on a disc to a computer by connecting your camcorder and a computer using a USB cable. You can also import the still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” to a computer by connecting your camcorder and a computer using a USB cable.
7 Click [Next]. The window used to select the destination folder is displayed. You can change the destination folder for imported videos in this window. Tip z The default location for the destination folder is set as [My Pictures]. You can specify a folder to be imported into by clicking [Change], registering one of the Viewed folders in the displayed window. 8 Click [Import]. The import of the selected videos starts.
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. You can also select and view images from any folder or memory device. On destination folders The images are imported to the date folders (named with the date imported) created in the [My Pictures] folder in the default setting.
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 on the computer. 2 Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion Browser) on the desktop. [Picture Motion Browser] starts up. 3 Click [Folders] or [Calendar] on the Folders/Calendar switching tab.
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 taken that day are displayed, arranged according to the hour they were taken. To enlarge a video or still image Double-click the thumbnail.
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. [Picture Motion Browser] starts up. 3 Click [Calendar] on the Folders/Calendar switching tab. 4 Click the date when the video or still image you want to view in the slide show is taken.
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 Calendar view. 4 Click [ ] and select [Video Trimming]. The Video Trimming window is displayed.
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 file will be saved with a file name different from that of the original file name. 8 Click [Save] to save the edited video. Saving takes some time. When the saving is completed, a message is displayed.
Chapter 3: 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 contrast to the most suitable levels for that image. Correcting brightness and contrast The brightness and contrast of still images can be corrected. You can also correct only dark or light areas.
Chapter 4: Creating and copying a disc Creating a disc You can create a DVD video with a DVD menu by putting together videos and still images imported to your computer. Tip z The selected videos are written to the disc as they are. If there are unnecessary scenes in the video, edit it beforehand. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Double-click [ ] (Picture Motion Browser) on the desktop. [Picture Motion Browser] starts up.
6 Click [Next]. Menu selection window of the disc is displayed. 7 Select 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 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. z Clicking [Font] lets you select the text color of the disc name and title, etc.
Chapter 4: Creating and copying a disc Copying a disc You can copy the images recorded on a disc to another 8 cm or 12 cm disc. This procedure describes how to copy the images recorded on a -RW (8 cm) disc in your camcorder to a -R (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.
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.
Chapter 4: Creating and copying a disc Types of discs you can use This section explains about discs you can use for backing up a disc or creating a disc playable on other DVD players. The types of discs you can use ( ) for copying vary by the disc type recorded with your camcorder and the disc type used to create the disc you want to copy. For details, refer to the charts below.
Chapter 5: 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. Tip z You can save a scene you select from the video as a still image and print it.
Chapter 6: 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 z The computer may not recognize your camcorder if you connect them with the USB cable before turning on your camcorder. 1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” into your camcorder.
Chapter 6: Using with a Macintosh computer Copying still images from a “Memory Stick Duo” 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 your camcorder.
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 on a “Memory Stick Duo” on the computer. The “Memory Stick” icon ([Removable Disk]) does not appear on the computer screen. Picture Motion Browser does not function correctly.
Troubleshooting Cause and/or corrective actions When using the videos on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. Install Picture Motion Browser. 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. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture Motion Browser on the Macintosh computer.
The actual displayed screen or message is different from that shown in this “First Step Guide.” The screen or message may be different.
Additional information System requirements For Windows users When using Picture Motion Browser z OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Media Center Edition Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. z CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster z Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This product is based on DirectX technology.
Additional information Trademarks and regulations On trademarks z z z z z z “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” , “MagicGate” and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
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.
