Sony CMR-PC4 USB User's Manual
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1. If the message Digital Signature Not Found appears during installation click Yes Display of this message does not indicate any problem with operation of the Sony USB camera or your computer T Insert the CD ROM into the appropriate disc drive 2 The driver and program installation wizard starts automatically n Re If the installation wizard of the CD ROM does not start automatically browse the CD and double click the START file 3 Follow the on screen instructions to install the drivers Note To install the other programs on the CD ROM repeat steps I and 2 after completing the driver installation procedure then select the program that you want to install and follow the on screen instructions 4 When SONY USB CAMERA Installer Setup Wizard window appears select Next to continue i SONY USB CAMERA Installer Welcome to the SONY USB CAMERA Installer Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install SONY USB CAMERA Installer on your computer Click Next to continue WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel Previous 5 Atthis point you can select the folder for installation Enter the name o2. reboot the computer and then attempt to install the driver again See page 10 If this fails perform the following steps 1 Connect your camera to the computer If the Add New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel With your camera connected click the Start button in the task bar point to Setting and then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears Double click System System Properties appears Click the Device Manager tab to display the device list If any of the following items is displayed among the following devices delete the item USB Audio Device in Sound video and game controllers Unknown device or Composite USB Device in Other devices USB compatible device in Universal serial bus controller Disconnect your camera from the computer and then restart the computer Install the driver from the install disc and then connect your camera OS used is not Windows98 Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition Use the corresponding OS USB root hub is not recognised Correctly install the corresponding OS USB can no longer be used Confirm the computer s system properties 21 Symptom Cause Remedy The computer does not recognise my camera When your camera is connected via USB hub sufficient power is not supplied from the hub Use
3. a USB hub capable of supplying 500 mA for each port When shooting a bright subject on a dark background the image on the display shows vertical stripes radiating from the subject This phenomenon is called smear It is not a malfunction The image shown in the finder of commercially available software etc is grainy When a fast moving subject is shown in the finder step like features in horizontal direction may appear or horizontal stripes may appear in moving parts However this is not a malfunction Still pictures or video clips captured with your camera appear grainy on the display Images shot under fluorescent light may contain light reflections e If the captured image contains dark parts red or green noise sometimes appears The lens is dirty Clean the lens The lens is out of focus Adjust the focus using the focus ring When commercially available application software is used to capture moving pictures from your camera some frames are lost and the sound falls out e When multiple applications are running the processing capacity of the computer may be exceeded Close applications not used The computer s power management function is activated Check the CPU speed setting For details on settings see the instruction manual for the computer Black images are captured when moving pictures or still pictures are captured Black images are captured tem
4. referred to as Sony pertaining to the right to use the 1 24 Driver Software program hereafter referred to as the PROGRAM General rules Sony grants the User the right to use the PROGRAM in the country where the User purchased the PROGRAM The User is not granted the exclusive right to use the PROGRAM and the User may not transfer the right to use the PROGRAM to anyone else Right of use 1 The right to use the PROGRAM granted to the User under this agreement applies only to the User making the original purchase 2 The User may not copy update add to or modify the PROGRAM or any accompanying documents either in whole or in part However the User may make one copy of the PROGRAM solely for backup 3 The User may not delete or change the PROGRAM s copyright notice The User must keep a record of the location in which the backup copy of the PROGRAM is stored Restriction on transfer of the PROGRAM 1 The User may not transfer the Right of Use described above to any third party nor allow for any third party to use the PROGRAM unless the User obtains the advance written permission of Sony 2 The User may not export or transport the PROGRAM or documents accompanying the PROGRAM from the country where the User purchased the PROGRAM to any other country 3 The User may not disassemble or de compile the PROGRAM or nanalyse the source code of the PROGRAM Copyright Copyright and all other rights relating to the PROGRAM a
5. 8 7 in 2m Mass Approx 120 g main unit only 20 Operating Conditions Storage Conditions Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F temperature gradient 18 F h or lower 5 C to 35 C temperature gradient 10 C h or lower Operating humidity 20 to 80 RH no condensation However the relative humidity at 95 F 35 C should be 65 or lower wet bulb temperature 84 F 29 C or lower Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F temperature gradient 18 F h or lower 20 C to 60 C temperature gradient 10 C h or lower Storage humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation However the relative humidity at 140 F 60 C should be 20 or lower wet bulb temperature 95 F 35 C or lower Supplied Accessories Install disc CD ROM x 1 with drivers bundled software and a software manual PDF Quick Start Guide Pouch CMR PC2 USB PC3 USB only Camera monitor mount CMR PC2 USB PC3 USB only Microphone Warranty card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Troubleshooting Please use the following checklist for troubleshooting before consulting your dealer Should any problem persist please consult your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Cause Remedy The computer does not recognise my camera The USB cable is not connected correctly After closing any running software connect the cable correctly Driver was not installed correctly Once uninstall the driver
6. MERA Video Capture Device appears in the Add New Hardware Wizard dialogue Click Finish 10 6 If driver installation was successful SONY USB CAMERA Video Capture Device is displayed under System Properties Device Manager Imaging Device System Properties HBE General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection Computer 43 CDROM H E Disk drives HH w Display adapters H 6 Floppy disk controllers E 3 Hard disk controllers 2 SONY USB CAMERA Video Capture Device S Infrared devices E Keyboard 3 Modem m Monitors T Mouse EH Network adapters 4 PCMCIA socket s Por Ports ts COM k LPT z Properties Refresh ie Remove Cancel A Uninstalling the Drivers SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture and SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder If installation of the drivers fails use the following procedure to uninstall the drivers Then perform the installation procedure again Note First close down the software to be used with the camera 1 Disconnect your camera from the computer 2 Click the Start button on the task bar point to Setting and then click Control Panel The Control Panel appears 3 Double click Add Remove Programs in the Control Panel The Add Remove Programs dialogue box appears 4 Click the Install Uninstall tab 5 Click SONY USB CAMERA Installe
7. RA has been added to the Start menu The following items appear when you point to SONY USB CAMERA Clicking on any of the items starts it e SONY USB CAMERA Help This is Help for SONY USB CAMERA e SONY USB CAMERA Operation Instructions This is the PDF file containing the manual you are now reading e SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture This is software for capturing still images with your camera e SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder This is software for recording moving pictures images with your camera 10 Connect the Sony USB camera into the USB port of your 11 computer For details see Connecting the CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB to a Computer page 12 or Connecting the CMR PC4 USB to a Computer page 13 To test your Sony USB camera on the Start menu click SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture or SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder If the Add New Hardware Wizard dialogue box appears when you connect your camera If this happens install drivers as follows 1 The Add New Hardware Wizard searches for new drivers for the USB Composite Device Click Next Select Search for the best drive for your device and click Next Insert the Sony USB Camera CD ROM in the CD ROM drive Select Specify a location and type d Drivers Disk where d is the drive letter for your CD ROM drive then click Next Windows starts installing the drivers SONY USB CA
8. S O NY 3 071 869 13 1 USB Camera Operating Instructions CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB CMR PC4 USB 2001 Sony Corporation e Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Licenced software from Luxxon Corporation is included in this package Copyright 1999 All rights reserved Luxxon Corporation 2055 Gateway Place Suite 350 San Jose CA 95110 USA e Other system names and product names appearing in this document are generally registered trademarks or trademarks of their manufacturers although TM and marks are not shown in this document Before using this camera please read the Software Licence Agreement provided in these Operating Instructions Q Copying all or part of the contents of the Operating Instructions or the software supplied with this camera or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by copyright laws Q Sony is not liable for damage or loss resulting from the use of the software supplied with this camera or for any claim from a third party Q Sony assumes no responsibility aside from the replacement of the media due to manufacturing fault Q The software supplied with this camera must not be used with other devices than this camera Q Be sure to perform a test operation to confirm that images and sound are recorded correctly Q Sony shall not be liable for the loss of recorded contents resulting from any in
9. ability of this camera or software to record images or sound U The software specifications are subject to change without notice Table of Contents Introduction ss essamneeaa ane anna a aaa anna aaa aa aan aaa ana aaa Aaaa 4 System Requirements sssnssssoneesszzzaaaanzenanzznaa 4 Checking Kit Contents 2 sssssnssssazeannnenaaazaanenzznnam 4 Identifying the Parts c cccccessseceeeeeneeeeeeeesneeeeeeesneeeeeeeesnnes 5 Parts of the CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB 5 Parts of the CMR PC4 USB ooo ieee eeeeeecneeeeecaeesaecaeeaeeneenaes 5 Required Settings Before You Can Use Your Camera 6 Installing the Drivers SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture and SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder 6 Using Your Camera sscccsseceesseeeeeseeeesseeeeesesesseeeenseeseeseeneees 12 Connecting the CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB to a Computer 12 Connecting the CMR PC4 USB to a Computer 13 Detaching the Camera eoeo ooo oaza zaawan 15 Shooting Still Pictures with the Camera 12 102112 11 1 16 Notes on USC 14 2 s422 ss2ssssss zza zaa aa zaa AAAA AAAA AAAA AAA 17 O placement iza ci ZO AA W O A R Heng ek 17 ON Operation ee Roe aca se AO eee 17 On transportation oeeo eee oaza cna 17 Onithe Tens BK AE O A OLE 17 OR dISCS se ste cote iat Rei ada ono le ede ec
10. ality The User shall protect the confidentiality of the PROGRAM documents accompanying the PROGRAM and the contents of this agreement and shall not disclose or compromise such confidentiality without approval of Sony Cancellation of agreement 1 The User may cancel this agreement at any time by taking the steps described in Section 10 below 2 Sony may cancel this agreement when the User violates this agreement or the User has his property attached is sequestered or is subjected to other compulsory proceedings Sony may claim damages arising out of the above matter 10 Cessation of use of the PROGRAM 11 If this agreement is canceled according to the above provisions the User shall cease using the PROGRAM and its copy and issue a document attesting to cessation of use to Sony within 2 weeks from the date of cancellation of this agreement Others If any doubt arises concerning matters that are not covered in this agreement or regarding interpretation of this agreement Sony and the User shall discuss and settle the matter in good faith 25 http www world sony com
11. eration is not possible even if the computer satisfies the indicated system requirements Checking Kit Contents When unpacking check that the following contents are supplied with your camera Should anything be missing please contact your Sony dealer USB camera with USB interface cable n CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB e Install disc CD ROM x 1 with drivers bundled software and a software manual PDF WHE ey e Quick Start Guide e Pouch CMR PC2 USB PC3 USB only e Camera monitor mount CMR PC2 USB PC3 USB only e Microphone e Warranty card Identifying the Parts Parts of the CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB Front Rear Focus ring Lens CAPTURE button CMR PC2 USB only Arm plate Focus ring Rotation knob Required Settings Before You Can Use Your Camera Make sure that you install the provided programs before connecting your Sony USB camera Installing the Drivers SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture and SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder This section describes the procedures for installing the drivers required to connect your camera and the SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder applications that make it easy to capture still images and record movies The sample screens of the Operating Instructions are taken from Windows Millennium Edition The installation procedure for other operating systems is similar to that of Windows Millennium Edition Note
12. f the folder in which you want to install the programs or click Browse to continue installation in C Program Files SONYUSBCamera is recommended Then select Next to continue i SONY USB CAMERA Installer 5 xj Select Installation Folder ae The installer will install SONY USB CAMERA Installer in the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different new or existing folder enter one below or click Browse Folder fe Program Files SONYUSBCamera Browse You can install the software on the following drives 3 6035MB SD 3851MB 3721MB SF OKB OKB Disk Cost Cancel Previous 6 The installation program asks for confirmation of the installation If it is all right to start the installation select Next to continue i SONY USB CAMERA Installer ZIE Confirm Installation 4 EJ A O k The installer is ready to install SONY USB CAMERA Installer on your computer Click Next to start the installation Cancel Previous T Now the SONY USB CAMERA Drivers and Viewer program has been installed Click Close to close and exit the installation program i SONY USB CAMERA Installer 5 x Installation Complete 2 A SONY USB CAMERA Installer has been sucessfully installed Click Close to exit Restart your computer 9 After starting up the computer click the Start button and confirm that SONY USB CAME
13. ge 13 2 Start the application software 3 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB lt gt K LOSI CMR PC4 USB 4 Press the CAPTURE button to shoot pictures CMR PC2 USB only In addition to attaching the camera to the computer you can also use it held in hand as shown in the figure to shoot from various angles 1 a The CMR PC3 USB and the CMR PC4 USB can capture still pictures through the SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture application e When using the CMR PC2 USB to capture still pictures you can confirm the picture before actually capturing it by pushing the CAPTURE button half way in e Whether or not still pictures can be shot depends on the application software Notes on Use On placement During use or storage do not place your camera in the following places It may result in malfunction e Places where the temperature becomes excessively high Do not leave your camera in a car parked in direct sunlight This could result in deformation and damage In direct sunlight or near heat sources This could result in deformation and damage Dusty locations beaches or other places with much sand or dust When using your camera on a sandy beach or dusty location be sure that the camera is not exposed to sand or dust Sand or dust may cause the camera to malfunction and sometimes the malfunction cannot be repaired Do not point the lens directly at the sun The lens
14. h 17 Maintenance 2 22 s2 sss2ss asza aaz ea ae aa AAA AAAA AAAA AAAA naaa 18 Cleaning the camera eeoueo aaa 18 Cleaning the IE S neu i gin eA epee 18 Cleaning diS S esse z pi a vases zi 18 Main Specifications 2 s ssmeeeesazaaa ane aaa azzaaa zazna ann AAA 19 EMR PCZU Bicesc ay o wci 19 CMR PC3 USB sze zi aa ROA A OLE EEE 19 EMR PC4 USB wau zy RE EEE 20 Operating Conditions Storage Conditions 1112112111211 20 Supplied Accessories isisisi sssini aaa orrip s aar EERE Ese 20 Troubleshooting sss sssessuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnmnnn nnn 21 SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT 11 1 24 Introduction With your camera you can shoot both video clips and still pictures Recorded moving pictures can be sent as video mail or incorporated into presentations reports or web pages Still pictures can be used in the same manner making your reports E mails and web pages more interesting System Requirements The following system requirements must be met in order to use this camera Q CPU Pentium MMX 200 MHz or faster Celeron 533 MHz or faster is recommended Q OS Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition Q RAM 64 MB or more Q Free hard disk storage space 230 MB or more Note Please note that with some computers proper op
15. in 36 x 67 x 25 mm Cable length About 78 7 in 0 9m Mass Approx 53 g main unit only CMR PC3 USB Image device 1 6 CMOS Sensor 100 000 pixels Lens 2 groups with 2 elements F2 8 Focal distance f 2 4 mm f 34 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera White balance Auto Indoor Outdoor Hold Shutter speed Auto Shutter Priority Hold Video capture formats sizes RGB 24 bits YUY2 UYVY 40 x 30 80 x 60 160 x 120 176 x 144 320 x 240 352 x 288 640 x 480 Display frame rate Max 25 frames sec Differs with the computer specifications and application usage conditions Power consumption Approx 0 54 W External dimensions W H D Approx 1 4 x 2 6 x 1 in 36 x 67 x 25 mm Cable length About 35 4 in 0 9m Mass Approx 53 g main unit only 19 CMR PC4 USB Image device 1 6 CMOS Sensor 100 000 pixels Lens 2 groups with 2 elements F2 8 Focal distance f 2 4 mm f 34 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera White balance Auto Indoor Outdoor Hold Shutter speed Auto Shutter Priority Hold Video capture formats sizes RGB 24 bits YUY2 UYVY 40 x 30 80 x 60 160 x 120 176 x 144 320 x 240 352 x 288 640 x 480 Display frame rate Max 25 frames sec Differs with the computer specifications and application usage conditions Power consumption Approx 0 54 W External dimensions W H D Approx 2 2 x 3 6 x 3 3 in 56 x 91 x 85 mm Cable length About 7
16. location of the USB connector please see the instruction manual for the computer Note e Do not connect or disconnect the camera s USB cable during startup or shut down of Windows This could cause your camera or computer to malfunction Do not connect or disconnect the camera s USB cable during startup or shut down of software used with the camera This could result in unstable operation of the computer Mounting the Camera on a Notebook Computer Attach your camera to the notebook computer and then connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the notebook computer Extend the arm plate by hand and hook the camera onto the display panel as shown in the figure below Mounting the Camera on a Desktop Computer Connect the USB cable from your camera to the USB connector on the desktop computer Use the camera monitor mount provided to secure the camera to the top of the computer display Affix the camera monitor mount to the computer display and then pull the arm plate open with your fingers and hook the camera onto the camera monitor mount Camera monitor mount Arm plate Connecting the CMR PC4 USB to a Computer You can connect or disconnect your camera to or from the computer while the computer is powered on For details on the location of the USB connector please see the instruction manual for the computer Note Do not connect or disconnect the camera s USB cable during startup or shut down of Wind
17. may be damaged and image burn in etc may result Be careful when placing the camera under sunlight or by a window Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields Recording may not perform normally On operation Do not disconnect the camera s USB cable while the application is in operation This may result in malfunction Do not place objects on top of your camera Avoid exposure to rapid temperature fluctuations Do not use your camera immediately after it is brought from a cold to a warm location or if the temperature of the room is raised rapidly Moisture may condense inside the camera Wait a while before using the camera On transportation Retain the shipping box It may come in handy if the camera has to be transported in the future On the lens Do not touch the lens of the camera On discs Observe the following precautions to protect the data recorded on discs e Do not affix paper etc to the disc and do not scratch the disc 60 Do not touch the side of the disc with recorded data playback side Do not store a disc where it is subject to excessive dust direct sunlight high humidity or near heat sources Do not spill liquids on the disc To protect valuable data always place the disc in its case for storage 17 Maintenance Cleaning the camera Wipe with a dry soft cloth If very dirty use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not u
18. nd documents accompanying the PROGRAM are owned by Sony or the original rightful person or organization hereafter referred to as the original rightful person granting Sony the right to use the PROGRAM The User is granted no rights other than those specified in this agreement Exemption of responsibility In no event shall Sony be liable for any damages whatsoever to the User or to any other third party arising out of the use of or inability to use the PROGRAM 6 7 9 Warranty 1 Sony warrants the following for 30 days from the date Sony delivers the PROGRAM to the User Sony will deliver a new package of the PROGRAM at the discretion of Sony if any apparent defect is found in the disks of the PROGRAM The User shall pay the fee of the program media shipment and other expenses required for delivering the new package described above Sony disclaims the above warranties if the PROGRAM has been used in a manner other than that specified in this agreement or has been used in combination with other programs 2 Sony disclaims all other warranties with regard to the PROGRAM Liability to third parties If any dispute relating to infringement of copyright patent or other intangible property rights arises between the User and a third party as a consequence of use the PROGRAM the User shall settle the dispute at the User s own expanse and shall make no claim against Sony or the original rightful person Protection of Confidenti
19. omes unstable Close all software in use and then restart the computer If restart fails refer to the instruction manual for the computer and turn off the power Even when the camera is in use the computer s LCD display becomes dark and the computer enters a power saving mode such as system idle suspend or hibernation The power saving mode is entered even if a USB device is in use If you are using a desktop computer and timer settings such as system standby have been made set the timer to OFF using Power Management in the Control Panel The power saving mode is released when you operate the computer s touch pad mouse or keyboard The computer does not return from the video standby mode The power saving mode is released when you operate the computer s touch pad mouse or keyboard For details see the instruction manual for the computer 23 Thank you for purchasing the Sony USB Camera CMR PC2 USB PC3 USB PC4 USB This camera comes with the licenced software product described below Please read the following Software Licence Agreement before installing this software By opening the software package and using this software you agree to the terms of the Software Licence Agreement SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT This is a legal agreement between you hereafter referred to as the User and Sony Corporation hereinafter
20. ows This could cause your camera or computer to malfunction e Do not connect or disconnect the camera s USB cable during startup or shut down of software used with the camera This could result in unstable operation of the computer Using the Camera on a Desk Top Use the stand to place the camera on your desk or table top and then connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the computer Attaching the Camera to a Flat Shiny Surface with the Suction Mount Use the suction mount to attach the camera to a windowpane or other smooth shiny surface and then connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the computer 13 Note Be sure to install the camera in a stable location Installing it in an unstable location may result in it falling Attaching the Mount Before mounting the camera make sure that the mounting surface and the surface of the suction mount are both clean and free of dust T Turn the stand s rotation knob counterclockwise to loosen the suction mount Suction mount Rotation knob 2 Affix the suction mount to the mounting surface Flatten the suction mount against the mounting surface by pressing both sides of the rotation knob 3 Tum the stand s rotation knob clockwise to tighten the suction mount 14 Removing the Mount Turn the stand s rotation knob counterclockwise to loosen the suction mount and then lift one edge of the suction mount to peel it away f
21. porarily during software startup or immediately after the image size is changed Capture the desired image after it is displayed The images from your camera freeze for several seconds In the following instances the images may freeze for several seconds This is not a malfunction e When a keyboard short cut operation involving Fn keys is performed When the load on the CPU is heavy The images from the camera are not displayed e Multiple application software programs for capturing images are running simultaneously Close all but one of the applications e Video memory has become insufficient due to the computer s image mode or number of colours or as a result of other circumstances Lower the resolution or reduce the number of colours If the images from the camera do not appear even after performing the above steps restart the computer 22 Symptom Cause Remedy After connecting the USB cable the Add New Hardware Wizard appears The device driver is not installed Click Cancel of the Add New Hardware Wizard and then remove the USB cable from the USB connector Then install the driver by following the procedure described in Installing the Drivers SONY USB CAMERA Still Capture and SONY USB CAMERA Video Recorder see page 6 The computer does not enter the power saving mode but returns immediately or the operation of Windows bec
22. r in the application list to highlight the item Add Remove Programs Properties 4 2 xl Install Uninstall Windows Setup Startup Disk BF To install a new program from a floppy disk or CD ROM lt drive click Install 22 Ihe following software can be automatically removed by 4 windows To remove a program or to modify its installed components select it from the list and click Add Remove Smart Shared Library Smart Write Sony DY Shared Library Sony Notebook Setup SONY USB CAMERA Installer SONY USB Mouse Sony Utilites DLL zl Uninstall Windows Millennium VAIO Wall Paper Add Remove OK Cancel Apply 6 Click Add Remove The uninstaller starts up and SONY USB CAMERA Installer appears 7 Choose Remove SONY USB CAMERA Installer and then click Finish The programs and files related to the SONY USB CAMERA Installer are removed 8 Click Close Q Restart the computer 11 Using Your Camera This section describes how to attach the camera to a computer and how to handle the camera When using the CMR PC2 USB or CMR PC3 USB see Connecting the CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 U B to a Computer When using the CMR PC4 USB see Connecting the CMR PC4 USB to a Computer Connecting the CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB to a Computer 12 You can connect or disconnect your camera to or from the computer while the computer is powered on For details on the
23. rom the mounting surface Suction mount Rotation knob Removing the Camera from the Stand Remove the camera from its stand as shown in the illustration below Detaching the Camera Note e If you detach your camera while the computer is powered on be sure to perform the following procedures If this is not performed correctly there is a risk that the computer may fail to operate correctly e When you detach the camera while the computer power is off step 1 is not required However when the USB cable is disconnected with the computer in the power saving mode the system may not recognise the camera if the USB cable is plugged in again 1 Close the software used with your camera 2 Unplug the USB cable Note e Unplugging by grasping a part of the cable may result in damage Be sure to hold the connector section when unplugging e When using the camera monitor mount with the CMR PC2 USB or the CMR PC3 USB pull the arm plate open with your fingers and remove the camera from the camera monitor mount 15 Shooting Still Pictures with the Camera 16 Application software is used to shoot pictures Be sure to install the application software in advance 1 Connect your camera You can connect or disconnect your camera to and from the computer while the computer is powered on For details see Connecting the CMR PC2 USB CMR PC3 USB to a Computer page 12 or Connecting the CMR PC4 USB to a Computer pa
24. se thinner benzine alcohol etc as these can damage the finish of the camera Cleaning the lens Clean the lens surface with a blower brush or a soft brush to remove dust 18 Cleaning discs Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors Always retain discs in clean condition For normal cleaning hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the centre out If the disc is very dirty moisten a soft cloth with water wring it out well and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the centre out Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or anti static spray as they may cause damage to the disc Main Specifications CMR PC2 USB Image device 1 6 CCD Charge Coupled Device 350 000 pixels Lens 2 groups with 2 elements F2 8 Focal distance f 2 4 mm f 34 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera White balance Auto Indoor Outdoor Hold Shuiter speed Auto Shutter Priority Hold Video capture formats sizes RGB 24 bits YUY2 UYVY 40 x 30 80 x 60 160 x 120 176 x 144 320 x 240 352 x 288 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 960 Display frame rate Max 30 frames sec Differs with the computer specifications and application usage conditions Power consumption Approx W External dimensions W H D Approx 1 4 x 2 6 x 1
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