Sony Handycam HDR-SR1 User manual

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On this “First Step Guide”
Software's on-line help
Picture Motion Browser features
Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time
Preparation flow
Step 1: Installing software
Step 2: Connecting with a USB cable
Chapter 2: Creating a disc with One Touch
Types of discs you can use
Saving videos and still images on a disc with One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)
Chapter 3: Importing/viewing videos and still images on a computer
Importing entire videos and still images on a computer (Easy PC Back-up)
Importing selected videos and still images on a computer (Media File Import)
Importing images from the DVD drive/Memory Stick slot of a computer
Viewing videos and still images imported to a computer
Chapter 4: Editing the imported videos and still images
Editing videos
Editing still images
Chapter 5: Creating and copying a disc
Creating a disc with HD (High Definition) picture quality
Creating a disc with SD (Standard Definition) picture quality
Creating a disc with saved images from the Playlist on your camcorder (Playlist Disc Creation)
Copying a disc
Types of discs you can use
Chapter 6: Viewing an AVCHD format disc on a computer
Playing an AVCHD format disc with Player for AVCHD
Chapter 7: Exporting videos to your camcorder
Exporting AVCHD 1080i format videos saved on a computer to your camcorder
Chapter 8: Manipulating videos and still images
Saving videos after converting format
Manipulating still images
Troubleshooting
Symptoms
Cause and/or corrective actions
Additional information
System requirements
Trademarks and regulations
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On this “First Step Guide”
This “First Step Guide” describes the connections and settings required to use your camcorder with
a computer, and the basic operation of the software on the CD-ROM.
The CD-ROM contains the Picture Motion Browser application for the Windows OS.
You cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a Macintosh computer.
Notes
zThe screenshots in this “First Step Guide” are from Windows XP. The screens may vary depending on the operating
system of the computer.
zBoth a 12 cm and an 8 cm DVDs are described as a “disc” in this “First Step Guide.”
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Software's on-line help
The help provides detailed operating instructions for Picture Motion Browser.
Select [Help] in the [Help] menu of the software to start up the on-line help.
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Picture Motion Browser features
Picture Motion Browser is a set of Windows applications with the following features.
If you double-click the [ ] (Picture Motion Browser) icon on the desktop, [Picture Motion Browser]
starts up.
Notes
zThe picture may not play back smoothly, depending on specifications of your computer. For details about the
recommended specifications, see “System requirements.”
zYou cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a Macintosh computer.
Creating a disc using the One Touch Disc Burn function <Details>
You can save videos and still images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder on a disc by
pressing the DISC BURN button on your camcorder (One Touch Disc Burn function).
It is an simple operation to save videos and images to a disc.
Videos recorded in HD (High Definition) format are written on a disc with the same picture quality.
Importing videos and still images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder to a
computer <Details>
You can import videos and still images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder with a simple
operation.
Videos recorded in HD (High Definition) format are imported to the computer with their original
picture quality.
Viewing videos and still images imported to a computer <Details>
You can manage videos and still images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder by date, and
select videos or still images you want to view as thumbnails.
These thumbnails can be enlarged and played in a slide show.
Creating a disc with edited videos and still images
You can edit videos and still images imported to a computer. <Details>
You can create a disc with selected videos and still images. <Details>
Creating a disc with videos included in a Playlist on your camcorder <Details>
You can save videos included in a Playlist on your camcorder on a disc with a simple operation.
Copying a disc Video Disc Copier <Details>
You can copy a disc you created as it is.
Playing a disc in AVCHD format Player for AVCHD <Details>
You can play back the disc you just made in AVCHD format on a DVD drive of your computer.
Exporting HD (High Definition) videos from your computer to your camcorder <Details>
You can export HD (High Definition) videos that have been imported to a computer from your
camcorder, back to your camcorder.
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Preparation flow
This gives you an overview of the preparation necessary for the first time you use your camcorder with
a Windows computer.
1If you have not installed the supplied software, install it on your computer.
See “Step 1: Installing software.” <Details>
If you already installed the software according to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder,
you do not need to install the software again.
2Make your computer recognize your camcorder by making a first USB connection.
See “Step 2: Connecting with a USB cable.” <Details>
From hereon when you actually use your camcorder with your computer.
Chapter 1: Setting up for the first time
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Step 1: Installing software
You need to install the software to your Windows computer to enjoy editing your recorded videos
and still images. The installation is required only for the first time.
1Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer.
2Turn on the computer.
Log on as Administrators for installation.
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
1Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer]. )
2Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (disc drive)*.
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
4Click [Install].
5Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next].
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6Click [Next].
7Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] when
you agree, then click [Next].
8Select your camcorder video system, then click [Next].
9Select where to save the software, then click [Next].

10 Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen.
The installation of Picture Motion Browser starts.
11 The following installation screens may be displayed, depending on your operating
environment. In this case, follow the instructions on the screen to install the
software.
zSonic UDF Reader --- Software required to recognize AVCHD format discs
zWindows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) --- Software required to create
DVD video discs
zMicrosoft .NET Framework 1.1 --- Software required to create AVCHD format discs
zMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c --- Software required for handling video
12 Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is selected, then click [Finish].
The computer restarts automatically.
The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on the desktop.
13 Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer.
zFor the information about Picture Motion Browser, visit the following URL:

http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/
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Step 2: Connecting with a USB cable
The following section describes how to connect your camcorder to a computer using a USB cable and
make the computer recognize your camcorder.
Connection image (USB cable and USB jack)
Before performing the following procedure, make sure you have installed Picture Motion Browser on
your computer. <Details>
Note that if you do not turn on the power and make the connections in the order described in the
following steps, your computer may not recognize your camcorder.
Note
zWhen connecting your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction. Do not insert
the connector forcibly as it may damage the cable or your camcorder.
Tip
zYour camcorder is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). You can transfer data at a faster rate using a computer
compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). When you connect a USB interface not compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB
2.0), the data transfer ratio will be that of USB 1.1 (USB Full-Speed).
1Turn on the computer.
If any software starts on the computer automatically, close it.
2Connect your camcorder to a power source, and turn on your camcorder.
Use the AC Adaptor as the power source.
For operating the POWER switch, refer to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder.
3To use still images saved in a “Memory Stick Duo”, insert the “Memory Stick Duo”
into your camcorder.
4Connect the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder firmly.
For the location of the USB jack, refer to the Operating Guide supplied with your camcorder.
5Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
The [USB SELECT] screen is displayed on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
Tip
zWhen the screen is not displayed, select the item from the menu. For selecting the menu, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your camcorder.
6To use videos and still images recorded on the hard disk of your camcorder, select [
COMPUTER
]
.
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