Sony DCR-SR42 User Guide

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Follow the on-screen instructions to 
install the software.
Depending on the computer, you may 
need to install third party software 
(shown below). If the installation screen 
appears, follow the instructions to install 
the required software.

– Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime 

(Windows 2000 only)
Software required to create a DVD

– Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Software required to handle movies

Restart the computer if required to 
complete the installation.
The short-cut icons, such as [

] (Picture 

Motion Browser), appear on the desktop.

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Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive 
of your computer.

• For disconnecting the USB cable, see 

“Handycam Handbook” (PDF).

After you install the software, 
a shortcut icon for the 
customers registration website 
is created on the desktop.

• Once you register on the website, you can get 

secure and useful customer support.

http://www.sony.net/registration/di/

• For the information about Picture Motion 

Browser, visit the following URL:

http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/

You can change the recording functions and 
the operating settings for your convenience. 
For details, see “Handycam Handbook” 
(PDF).

A (or B).

• If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to 

change the page.

• To hide the HOME MENU screen, touch 

.

• You cannot select or activate simultaneously the 

grayed items in the current recording/playback 
situation.

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Press  

(HOME).

 (HOME) B

 (HOME) A

 (OPTION)