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Operating Guide - Page 3
... Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-PC55
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device...
Operating Guide - Page 4
... supplied with two kinds of operations guides. - "Operating Guide" (This manual) - "First Step Guide" for using the supplied
software (stored on the supplied CDROM)
On the types of recording media you can use in your camcorder • A mini DV cassette marked with
(mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory are incompatible) (p. 99). • "Memory Stick Duo" marked with
, (p. 100).
On...
Operating Guide - Page 8
...
Before referring to the "First Step Guide" on your computer 66 Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer 68 Viewing "First Step Guide 72 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD 73 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal
convert function 76
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 78 Warning indicators and messages 94
Additional Information...
Operating Guide - Page 9
...
AC Adaptor (1) (p. 10) Power cord (1) (p. 10) Handycam Station (1) (p. 10)
Folding the tip of the string makes it easier to run the string through the hook for the strap.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FA50 (1) (p. 10, 102)
CD-ROM "Picture Package Ver.1.5" (1) (p. 68)
Operating Guide (This manual) (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 32)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
9
Operating Guide - Page 11
... cover.
Place the camcorder on the Handycam Station properly aligned as shown in the illustration and gently push down at the point indicated by the arrow to fully install.
CHG (charge) lamp The CHG...the AC Adaptor Turn off the power, then connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. • You can operate your camcorder
connected to a power source such as a wall outlet...
Operating Guide - Page 18
...; The number and time of recordable pictures
varies depending on the image quality or the
image size. For details, see page 44.
Lid
The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up.
2 Insert a cassette with its window
facing up, then press
.
Window
Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" slot in the...
Operating Guide - Page 66
... 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 67
About "First Step Guide"
"First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can refer to on your computer. This "First Step Guide" describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software stored on the CDROM (supplied). After installing the CDROM, reading "Installing the software and "First Step ...
Operating Guide - Page 68
....)
Others: USB port (This must be provided as standard)
• When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the OS.
Installing the software and "First Step Guide" on a computer
You...
Operating Guide - Page 69
...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 70
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 71
... desktop.
15 Remove the CD-ROM from the
disc drive of your computer.
• If you have any questions about Picture Package, contact information is listed on page 72.
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...
Operating Guide - Page 72
... 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 73
... Interface
• You can only use an i.LINK cable for this operation. You cannot use a USB cable.
* 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 "Click to DVD Ver.1.2" (Sony original software) or later installed.
Using the Direct Access to "Click to DVD" function...
Operating Guide - Page 76
... VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function)
Using the A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (optional), 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...
Operating Guide - Page 89
... on your camcorder, and set [USB-CAMERA] to [USB STREAM] (p. 51). (Only when connecting to the Windows computer with a USB cable)
• Disconnect the cable from the computer, turn on the camcorder, then connect it again.
You cannot view the pictures recorded on a tape on the computer. • Slide the POWER switch down to turn on the PLAY/EDIT lamp on your camcorder and set [USB-PLY/EDT...
Operating Guide - Page 90
...[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 91
... [USB Device] in the [Other devices] 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 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...
Operating Guide - Page 92
... 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 104
... 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...