Sony DCR-SX63 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Saving movies and photos with a computer
Preparing a computer
(Windows)
You can perform following operations using
“PMB (Picture Motion Browser).”
Importing images to a computer
Viewing and editing imported images
Creating a disc
Uploading movies and photos to websites
To save movies and photos using a
computer, install “PMB” from the supplied
CD-ROM beforehand.
Notes
Do not format the media of your camcorder
from a computer. Your camcorder may not
operate correctly.
You can create discs using 12 cm discs of
following type with “PMB.”
DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL: Unrewritable
DVD-RW/DVD+RW: Rewritable
Step 1 Checking the computer
system
OS*
1
Microsoft Windows XP SP3*
2
/Windows Vista
SP2
*
3
/Windows 7
CPU
*
4
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.)
Memory
256 MB or more
Other system requirements for OS should
be met.
Hard disk
Disk volume required for installation:
Approximately 500 MB (5 GB or more may
be necessary when creating DVD discs.)
Display
Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots
Others
USB port (this must be provided as standard,
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), DVD
burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for
installation)
*
1
Standard installation is required. Operation is
not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a
multi-boot environment.
*
2
64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported. Windows Image Mastering API
(IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc
creation function, etc.
*
3
Starter (Edition) is not supported.
*
4
Faster processor is recommended.
Notes
Operation with all computer environments is
not assured.
When using a Macintosh
The supplied software “PMB” is not
supported by Macintosh computers.
To process photos using a Macintosh
computer connected to your camcorder,
see the following website.
http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/
ms/us/
Step 2 Installing the supplied
software “PMB”
Install “PMB” before connecting your
camcorder to a computer.
Notes
If a version of “PMB” under 5.0.00 has been
installed on your computer, you can start all
applications from “PMB Launcher” by installing
“PMB” from the supplied CD-ROM. Double-
click the “PMB Launcher” short-cut icon on the
computer screen to start “PMB Launcher.”
If a version of “PMB” under 5.0.00 has been
installed on your computer, you may be unable
to use some functions of those “PMB”.