Sony DCR-SR42 User Manual

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In the supplied CD-ROM, “Handycam 
Handbook” (PDF) and “Picture Motion 
Browser” (Software) are contained.
On the advanced use of your camcorder or 
how to use connecting to your computer, see 
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).
By using “Picture Motion Browser,” you can 
enjoy the following operations:
– Creating a DVD with One Touch
– Importing images to a computer
– Editing the imported images
– Creating a DVD
Install the above on a computer by following 
the steps below.
To view “Handycam Handbook,” you need 
to install Adobe Reader on your computer. 
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For Windows user
1
Turn on the computer.
2
Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc 
drive of your computer.
The select screen for installation appears.
3
Click [Handycam Handbook].
The installation screen for “Handycam 
Handbook” appears.
4
Select desired language and select the 
model name of your Handycam, then 
click [Handycam Handbook (PDF)].
Installation starts. When the installation 
is completed, the short-cut icon of 
“Handycam Handbook” appears on the 
desktop of your computer.
• The model name of your Handycam  is printed 
on its bottom surface.
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Click [Exit] 
t [Exit], then remove the CD-
ROM from the disc drive of your computer.
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For Macintosh user
1
Turn on the computer.
2
Place the CD-ROM (supplied) in the disc 
drive of your computer.
3
Open the [Handbook] folder in the CD-
ROM, double-click the [US] folder and then 
drag-and-drop the “Handbook.pdf” on the 
computer.
After having the software installed, double-
click “Handbook.pdf”, you can view the 
handbook.
• The supplied software is not compatible with 
Macintosh.
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System requirements
When using the supplied software, you need 
the following system requirements below.
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, 
Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 
XP Professional, or Windows XP Media 
Center Edition
Standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured if the above OS 
has been upgraded or in a multi-boot 
environment.
CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This 
product is based on DirectX technology. 
It is necessary to have DirectX installed.)
Sound system: Direct Sound compatible 
sound card
Memory: 256 MB or more
Performing with a computer
Viewing 
“Handycam Handbook” (PDF)
Installing the supplied software