Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder TRV940, TRV950 Operating Instructions

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“Memory Stick” Operations
You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
There are various ways of printing still images. The following describes the setup for
printing with the DATE/DAY & TIME information superimposed and the print setup
required to select 9PIC PRINT.
Before operation
•Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
•Attach the optional printer to your camcorder as...

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Selecting 9PIC PRINT
You can make 9 stickers on a single sheet when you print images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” in 9PIC PRINT.
(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). Make
sure that the LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position).
(2)Press FN and select PAGE3.
(3)Press 9PIC PRINT.
(4)Press the desired mode.
*Nine still images with print marks are printed together.
Moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick”
You cannot print moving pictures. When there are no files...

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Viewing Images Using your Computer
There are the following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order to
view images saved on the “Memory Stick” or recorded on the tape on your computer.
To view images on a computer which has a “Memory Stick” slot, first remove the
“Memory Stick” from the camcorder and then insert it into the computer’s “Memory
Stick” slot.
When connecting to a computer via the USB jack, complete installation of the
USB driver before connecting the camcorder to the...

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When connecting to a computer using the i.LINK (DV interface)Your computer must have a DV connector and editing software installed that can read
video signals.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick”
When connecting to a computer using the USB jackThere are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. The default setting is
NORMAL. Here we explain how to use the camcorder with a standard USB connection
(NORMAL).
See page 186 when using Windows and page 201 when using Macintosh.
You can also use...

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Viewing Images Using your Computer
Viewing images on your computer – Introduction
Notes on using your computer
“Memory Stick”•“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick”
formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in
your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was
connected.
•Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played
back on your camcorder.
Software•Depending on your...

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Connecting your camcorder to your computer
using the USB cable – For Windows users
Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to
the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not
be able to install the USB driver correctly.
When connecting to a computer using the USB cableYou must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to
the computer’s USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied,
along...

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Viewing Images Using your Computer
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable
– For Windows users
Recommended computer usage environment when connecting
via USB cable and viewing “Memory Stick” images on the
computer
OS:
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional
Standard installation is required.
However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.
CPU:
MMX Pentium 200 MHz...

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Installing the USB driver
Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your
computer.
Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognize the
camcorder.”
If you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/
Professional, log in with permission of Administrators.
(1)Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2)Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The
application software starts up and the title screen appears....

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Viewing Images Using your Computer
Making the computer recognize the camcorder
Viewing images recorded on a tapeRefer to page 190 for details on viewing “Memory Stick” images on your computer.
You need to install “PIXELA ImageMixer ” to view images recorded on a tape on your
computer. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.
To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional. You must be authorized
as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/Professional,...

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(11) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes
that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts
three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow
the installation to complete without interrupting it.
For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users
(12)After the “File Needed” screen appears.
Open “Browse...” t “My Computer” t “ImageMixer” t “Sonyhcb.sys”,
and click “OK.”
Viewing images...