Sony DCR-HC90 - Minidv Handycam Camcorder driver and firmware
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Operating Guide - Page 3
... radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Notes on use
Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides. - "Operating Guide" (This manual) - "First Step Guide" for using the supplied
software (stored...
Operating Guide - Page 8
... 66 Marking images on the "Memory Stick Duo" with specific information
(Image protection/Print mark 66 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 67 Jacks to connect external devices 69
Using a Computer
Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer 70 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer 72 Viewing "First Step Guide 76 Creating a DVD...
Operating Guide - Page 9
...)
Memory Stick Duo adaptor (1) (p. 107)
Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 114)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 10, 108) CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 72) Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10)
Getting Started
Power cord (1) (p. 10)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed. A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 34, 60) USB cable...
Operating Guide - Page 17
... a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo"
Cassette tape
You can use mini DV
cassettes only
(p. 105).
• The recordable time varies depending on [REC
MODE] (p. 53).
1 Slide and hold the OPEN/
EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
OPEN/EJECT lever
2 Insert a cassette with its window
facing outwards, then...
Operating Guide - Page 40
CAMERA SET menu
Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)
The default settings are marked with . The indicators in parentheses appear when the items are selected. See page 36 for details on selecting menu items.
PROGRAM AE
You can record pictures effectively in various situations with the PROGRAM AE function...
Operating Guide - Page 70
... for Windows computers. For details, refer to chapter 6 of "First Step Guide" on CD-ROM. For "First Step Guide", see the next section.
• There are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. - USB cable This method is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to the computer, copying files from a "Memory Stick Duo" to a computer, and copying files to a "Memory Stick...
Operating Guide - Page 71
... the compatible drive, visit the following URL: http://www.ppackage.com/)
When playing pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" on a computer
OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded.
CPU: MMX Pentium...
Operating Guide - Page 72
... to the "First Step Guide" on your computer (continued)
Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard), disc drive
For Macintosh users When using ImageMixer VCD2
OS: Mac OS X (v10.1.5 or later)
CPU: iMac, eMac, iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac G3/G4/G5 series
Memory: 128 MB or more
Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: 250 MB or more Available...
Operating Guide - Page 73
...you that "First Step Guide" cannot be installed automatically with the InstallShield Wizard. In such a case, manually copy "First Step Guide" to your computer according to the message instructions.
5 Select the language for the
application to be installed, then click [Next].
8 Select where to save the
software, then click [Next].
9 Click [Install] on the [Ready to
Install the Program] screen. The...
Operating Guide - Page 74
Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer (continued)
10 Select the language for "First
Step Guide" to be installed, then click [Next].
Depending on the computer, this screen may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to step 12.
13 If the [Installing Microsoft (R)
DirectX(R)] screen is displayed, follow the steps below to install DirectX 9.0c. If not, skip to...
Operating Guide - Page 75
... have any questions about Picture Package, contact information is listed on page 76.
Installing on a Macintosh computer
1 Confirm that your camcorder is
not connected to the computer.
2 Turn on the computer.
Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
3 Place the CD-ROM in the disc
drive of your computer.
4 Double-click CD-ROM icon. 5 Copy "FirstStepGuide...
Operating Guide - Page 76
... printing "First Step Guide" - When "First Step Guide" is not displayed
correctly due to the browser setting even in recommended environment. - When the HTML version of "First Step Guide" is not installed automatically.
Starting up on a Macintosh computer Double-click "FirstStepGuide.pdf".
For inquires about this software
Pixela User Support Center
Pixela Home Page Windows: http://www.ppackage...
Operating Guide - Page 77
... Interface
computer equipped with a DVD drive that can be used to write DVDs. You also need the computer with "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed.
Using the Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function for the first time
The Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function enables you to copy pictures recorded on...
Operating Guide - Page 80
...), you can convert an analog signal output from an analog device such as a VCR to a digital signal and transfer it to a digital device, such as a computer, via your camcorder. Software that can record the video signal must be installed on your computer beforehand.
A/V jack
A/V
1
(Yellow) (White) (Red)
VCRs
Computer
DV DV Interface : Signal flow
To S VIDEO jack 2T(IoEEi.LEIN1K394...
Operating Guide - Page 95
... on your camcorder and set [USB-PLY/EDT] to [USB STREAM] (p. 55). (Only when connecting to the Windows computer with a USB cable) • Disconnect the cable from the computer, then connect it again.
You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on a Macintosh computer.
• When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape...
Operating Guide - Page 96
...[Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" - [? 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 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of...
Operating Guide - Page 97
...recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" - [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a "?" mark in the [Other devices] folder 6 When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK]. 7 Turn off the power of your camcorder, disconnect the USB cable, then restart the computer. 8 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. 9 Follow the steps below and try to install the USB driver...
Operating Guide - Page 98
... Device], [USB Audio Device], [USB
Device], [? Sony Handycam] and [? Sony DSC] may cause a malfunction of your computer.
You cannot copy pictures to the Windows computer. • Display pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick Duo" with the following procedures. 1 Double-click [My Computer]. 2 Double-click the icon for the newly recognized drive [Removable Disk (F:)] (For Windows XP, [Sony Memory...
Operating Guide - Page 110
... i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible devices made by Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as well as to video devices. Before connecting this unit to your computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on your computer. Some i.LINK compatible video devices, such as Digital Televisions, DVD, MICROMV or HDV recorders/players are not compatible with DV...
Marketing Specifications - Page 2
... Accessories: Power Adapter/ In-Camera Charger (AC-L200) NEW InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-F50)
Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-831)
Stereo AV Cable Memory Stick Duo™ Media (MSA-M16A) Memory Stick Duo™ Adapter (MSAC-M2) USB Cable Shoulder Strap CD-ROM with USB Driver (PicturePackage™
Software Ver. 1.5 for Sony)
UPC Code: 0272426680270
service and warranty...