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 illustrated.
Inserting DATE/DAY & TIME
You can print the recorded DATE/DAY & TIME data on the print paper.
(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 MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DATE/TIME in
, then press the dial (p. 213).
(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.
DATEDAY & TIME
JUL    4  20024  12:
00AM
Using the optional printer
2
FN
MENU
Printer 
						

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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 other than moving pictures,
“
 NO STILL IMAGE FILE” appears on the screen.
When the “Memory Stick” has no files
“
 NO FILE” appears on the screen.
When there are no files with a PRINT MARK
“
 NO PRINT MARK” appears on the screen.
Images processed by 9PIC PRINT
You cannot insert a DATE/TIME indicator.
Images recorded in the MULTI SCRN
You can print images recorded in the multi screen mode on sticker type print paper.
However, each frame cannot be properly adjusted to the frames on the print paper.
Using the optional printer
SAME PICSMULTI PICS or MARKED PICS* 
						

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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 computer. If you connect
the camcorder to the computer first, you will not be able to install the USB
driver correctly.
For details about your computer’s connectors and editing software, contact the
computer manufacturer.
Viewing images recorded on a tape
When connecting to a computer using the USB jackFor more information, see page 186.
Camcorder Connection  Computer environment
Connection jack cable requirements
USB jackUSB cable USB connector,
Tape stills and (supplied) editing software
movies i.LINK i.LINK cable DV connector,
(DV Interface) (optional) editing software
“Memory Stick”
USB jackUSB cable USB connector,
stills and movies (supplied) editing software
— Viewing Images Using your Computer —
Viewing images on your computer
– Introduction
 (USB) jack
USB connector
USB cable (supplied)
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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 a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional).
When connecting to a computer without a USB jackUse an optional floppy disk adaptor for a Memory Stick or a PC card adaptor for a
Memory Stick.
When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for the recommended
operating environment.
Viewing images on your computer – Introduction
USB cable (supplied)
 (USB) jack
USB connector
DV connector
i.LINK cable (optional)
 DV
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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 application software, the file size may increase when you open a
still image file.
•When you load an image modified using retouching software from your computer to
your camcorder or when you directly modify the image on your camcorder, the image
format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open
the file.
Communications with your computerCommunications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after
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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 with the application software required for viewing images.
If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable, you can view
pictures live from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer
(USB streaming function).
Furthermore, if you download pictures from your camcorder to your computer, you
can process or edit them in image processing software and append them to e-mail.
You can view images recorded on the “Memory Stick” on your computer.
Recommended computer usage environment when connecting
via USB cable and viewing tape images on the computer
OS:
Microsoft 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.
You cannot hear sound if your computer is running Windows 98, but you can read still
images.
CPU:
Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended)
Application:
DirectX 8.0a or later
Sound system:
16 bit stereo sound card and speakers
Memory:
64 MB or more
Hard disk:
Available memory required for installation:
at least 200MB
Available hard disc memory recommended:
at least 1GB (depending on the size of the image files edited)
Display:
4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot Hi color (16 bit color, 65,000 colors),
Direct Draw display driver capability (At 800 × 600 dot or less, 256 colors and less, this
product will not operate correctly.)
Others:
This product is compatible with DirectX technology, so it is necessary to install DirectX.
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
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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 or faster
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Windows Media Player must be installed (to play back moving pictures).
Notes
•Operations are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or
more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.
•Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is
used simultaneously.
•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
•Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Pentium is trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not
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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.
(3)Move the cursor to “USB Driver” and click. This starts USB driver installation.
(4)Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.
(5)Remove the CD-ROM and then restart the computer, in accordance with the
instructions on the screen.
Note
If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the USB driver
will not be properly registered. Carry out installation again in accordance with the steps
on page 191.
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users
If you go to “USB CONNECT” in the menu settings and select “PTP,” you can copy
“Memory Stick” images from the camcorder onto your computer without installing the
USB driver. This is ideal for simply copying images from a camcorder onto a computer.
Refer to page 215 for details.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable
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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, you
must be authorized as Administrators.
(1)Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
If you are using your computer, close all running applications.
(2)Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
The application software starts up and the title screen appears. If the title
screen does not appear, double-click “My Computer” and then “ImageMixer”
(CD-ROM Drive). The application software screen appears after a while.
(3)Move the cursor to “PIXELA ImageMixer” and click.
The Install Wizard program starts up and the “Select Settings Language”
screen appears.
(4)Select the language for installation.
(5)Follow the on-screen messages.
The installation screen disappears when installation is complete.
(6)Click DirectX
Follow the on-screen messages to install DirectX.
Restart your computer when the installation is completed.
(7)Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.
(8)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(9)Select USB STREAM in 
 to ON in the menu settings (p. 215).
(10)With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the USB jacks of the camcorder and
computer using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.
Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard
starts.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable
– For Windows users
USB connector
 (USB) jack
USB cable (supplied)
Push into the end
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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 recorded on a “Memory Stick”Set USBCONNECT in  to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is set
to NORMAL.)
(1)Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(2)Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY/
NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
(3)Connect the 
 (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your
computer using the supplied USB cable.
USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your computer
recognizes the camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts.
(4)Follow the on-screen messages to make the Add Hardware Wizard recognize
that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts
two times because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow
each installation to complete without interrupting it.
You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder.
Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USB
driver.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable
– For Windows users
USB connector
 (USB) jack
USB cable (supplied)
Push into the end