Sony Digital 8 Manual

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To end Digital program editing
Press MENU.
To save a program without using it to 
record
Press MENU in step 11. 
The program is stored in memory until the 
cassette is ejected. 
To erase programs
1
Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Recording the 
selected scenes as programs” (p. 69).
2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 
[UNDO] or [ERASE ALL], then press 
the dial.
When you select [UNDO]
You can erase the last set program. 
When you select [ERASE ALL]
You can erase all the...

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Features 
(TRV280)
When you install the Picture Package software 
on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-
ROM, you can enjoy the following operations 
by connecting your camcorder to your 
computer.
Software and features available for Macintosh 
computers differ from those available for 
Windows computers. For details, refer to 
chapter 6 of “First Step Guide” on CD-ROM. 
For “First Step Guide,” see the next section.
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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 CD-ROM (supplied). 
After installing the CD-ROM, reading 
“Installing the software and “First Step Guide” 
on a computer ( TRV280)” (p. 74), start the...

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Display:  Minimum 1 024 × 768 dots, 32 000 
colors (this product will not operate correctly 
at less than 1 024 × 768 dots or 256 colors.)
 Application:  QuickTime 4 or later 
(QuickTime 5 recommended)
 Other:  Disc drive
Installing the 
software and “First 
Step Guide” on a 
computer 
(TRV280)
You need to install the software etc., with the 
supplied CD-ROM on your computer  before 
connecting your camcorder  and your 
computer. Once you install it, the installation is 
not...

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For Windows 2000/Windows XP
Log on as Administrators for installation.
1Confirm that your camcorder is not 
connected to the computer.
2Turn on the computer.
Close all applications running on the 
computer before installing the software.
3Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of 
your computer.
The installation screen appears.
If the screen does not appear
1Double-click [My Computer].2Double-click [PICTUREPACKAGE] 
(Disc drive).*
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9Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install 
the Program] screen.
The installation of Picture Package starts.
10Select 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.
11Click [Next] to install the “First Step 
Guide.”
12Click [Next], then follow the on-screen 
instructions to install ImageMixer 
VCD2.
13If the [Installing Microsoft (R) 
DirectX(R)] screen is...

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(and “First Step Guide,” if installed by steps 
11-12) appear on the desktop.
15Remove the CD-ROM from the disc 
drive of your computer.
If you have any questions about Picture 
Package
Contact information is listed on page 78.
Installing on a Macintosh 
computer
1Confirm that your camcorder is not 
connected to the computer.
2Turn on the computer.
Close all applications running on the 
computer before installing the software.
3Place the CD-ROM in the...

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Using “First Step 
Guide”
(TRV280)
Viewing “First Step Guide”
Starting up on a Windows computer
Double-click the icon on the desktop.
 You can also start by selecting [Start], [Programs] ([All Programs] for Windows 
XP), [Picture Package], and [First Step 
Guide], then start up [First Step Guide].
Starting up on a Macintosh computer
Double-click “FirstStepGuide.pdf.”
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 iMac, iBook, Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerBook and PowerMac are trademarks of 
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. 
and other countries.
 eMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are  trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
 Roxio is a registered trademark of Roxio, Inc.
 Toast is a trademark of Roxio, Inc.
 Macromedia and Macromedia Flash Player  are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Macromedia, Inc. in...

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Using the Direct Access to “Click to 
DVD” function for the first time
The Direct Access to “Click to DVD” function 
enables you to...