Sony DCR-TRV260 - Digital Handycam Camcorder User Manual

3-087-936-11(1)
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Computer
Applications Guide
Digital Video Camera Recorder

Sony DCR-TRV260 - Digital Handycam Camcorder Specifications

General

Recording Media	MiniDV
Optical Zoom	20x
Digital Zoom	800x
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
Sensor Type	CCD
Image Stabilization	Electronic
Focus	Auto/Manual
Exposure Control	Auto/Manual
White Balance	Auto/Manual
Viewfinder	Color
Type	Digital Handycam
Image Sensor	1/6" CCD
Video Resolution	720 x 480
Microphone	Built-in stereo

Summary

System requirement

For Windows users

Details system requirements for viewing pictures from tape or Memory Stick on a Windows PC.

For Macintosh users

Details system requirements for using ImageMixer VCD2 and copying from Memory Stick on Mac.

About this manual

On copyrights

On trademarks

Connecting to a Windows computer

Introduction to editing pictures on a computer

Introduces the Picture Package software for managing digital data from the camcorder.

Overview of the preparation

Outlines the steps for connecting the camcorder to a computer for Windows users.

Connecting with the USB cable (supplied)

Instructions on using the USB cable to connect your camcorder to a Windows computer.

Using the USB cable (supplied) when viewing pictures on a tape

Step-by-step guide to viewing tape-recorded pictures using a USB connection.

Using the USB cable (supplied) when copying pictures on a "Memory Stick"

Guide to copying pictures from a Memory Stick using a USB cable connection.

Connecting with an i.LINK cable (optional)

Details how to connect the camcorder using an i.LINK cable for data transfer.

Managing pictures on a Windows computer

Copying, viewing and creating pictures

Explains how to use applications included in Picture Package for managing media.

Creating an original video – Picture Package Auto Video

Guide to creating original videos using pictures from a tape with added music and effects.

Creating an original slide show – Picture Package Auto Slide

Instructions for creating slide shows with music and effects from saved pictures.

Saving the images on CD-R – Picture Package CD Backup

Steps to save copied pictures onto a CD-R for backup purposes.

Creating a Video CD (Direct Access to Video CD Burn) – Picture Package VCD Maker

Guide to creating Video CDs from recorded tapes using Picture Package VCD Maker.

Copying images for MEMORY MIX to a "Memory Stick"

Instructions for copying images to a Memory Stick for the MEMORY MIX function.

Connecting to a Macintosh computer

Connecting your camcorder to a computer

Steps to connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable.

Copying pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick"

Procedure for copying pictures from a Memory Stick to a Macintosh computer.

Installing software on a computer

Guide to installing ImageMixer VCD2 software on a Macintosh computer.

Other functions

Creating a DVD (Direct Access to "Click to DVD")

How to create DVDs by copying pictures from a tape to a DVD using the "Click to DVD" function.

To cancel the operation

Instructions on how to cancel an ongoing operation, such as DVD creation.

Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder

Guide to connecting an analog VCR to a computer via camcorder for digital conversion.

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common problems encountered with the camcorder and software.

Index