bNotes

•The above operating environment is for playing movies with [HD SP] image quality (7 Mbps) on a computer.

•Even in a computer environment where the operations are guaranteed, frames may be dropped from movies with HD (high definition) image quality, resulting in uneven playback. However, imported images and images on discs created subsequently will not be affected.

•Operations are not guaranteed, even on computers fulfilling the above system requirements. For example, other open or background applications currently running may limit product performance.

•“Picture Motion Browser” does not support 5.1ch surround sound reproduction. The sound is reproduced in 2ch sound.

•If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC Adaptor as the power source when you view or edit movies recorded in HD (high definition) format. Otherwise, the software will not work properly due to the power saving function of the PC.

•When you perform the One Touch Disc Burn operation, a long scene may be separated into plural discs or scenes, depending on the scene length.

•You can read images recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in a Memory Stick slot of a computer. However, in the following cases, do not use the Memory Stick slot of the computer, but connect your camcorder to the computer with the USB cable:

–The computer is not compatible with a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

–A Memory Stick Duo adaptor is required.

–A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” cannot be read in the Memory Stick slot.

–Reading data from the Memory Stick slot is slow.

xInstallation procedure

You need to install the software to your Windows computer before connecting your camcorder to the computer. The installation is required only for the first time.

Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS.

1Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer.

2Turn on the computer.

bNotes

•Log on as an Administrator for installation.

•Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.

3Place the supplied 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:)] (CD-ROM) (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].

6Check your area and country/region, then click [Next].

7Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next].

8Connect your camcorder to the computer following the steps below.

1Connect the AC Adaptor to the Handycam Station and a wall socket.

2Set the camcorder onto the Handycam Station, then slide the POWER switch to turn on.

3Connect the (USB) jack (p. 17) of the Handycam Station to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

9When [Connecting...] appears on the screen of the camcorder, click [Next] on the connection confirmation screen of the computer.

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