Sony USQ Library Supplementary Manual

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Instructions for using

the USQ Library Sony Video Cameras

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Table of Contents

Using Sony DCR-SX40E Video Camera .................................................................................................... 3

Conditions of use ................................................................................................................................ 3

Recording Video .................................................................................................................................. 3

Taking Still Photos ............................................................................................................................... 3

Playback of Photos and Video ............................................................................................................. 4

Copying Video to DVD ............................................................................................................................. 4

Using a PC to Edit Movies ....................................................................................................................... 4

PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ........................................................................................... 4

Using PMB Software ........................................................................................................................... 5

Importing Video into PBM .................................................................................................................. 5

Help on using PMB software ............................................................................................................... 5

Converting video files to use in Windows XP MovieMaker ................................................................ 6

Using a Mac to Edit your Movies ............................................................................................................ 6

Download Photos and Video to Mac .................................................................................................. 6

For more information on Mac importing and editing: ....................................................................... 6

Erasing camera ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Online support and useful links .............................................................................................................. 7

Editing videos at USQ .............................................................................................................................. 7

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Using Sony DCR-SX40E Video Camera

The 3 campuses have purchased a number of these Digital Video cameras for loan to
staff and students. These video cameras save to internal memory in the camera and the
recordings require conversion from the native camera format to a format that can be
edited on a computer, unless a direct DVD copy is all that is required.

Detailed instructions are available in the Sony DCR SX-40E Manual supplied with the
camera or a PDF version is available in each campus At the Library sections of the
Library website.

Conditions of use

It is important to take proper care of the Video cameras on loan from any of the USQ campuses as
you are responsible for replacement for loss or damage.

Ensure you perform the following on return of the cameras:

 The camera is fully charged (See page 9 of user manual for instructions)
 All cables etc are returned

o 1 x USB cable
o 1 x Battery charger and power lead
o 1 x RGB – video/audio cable
o 1 x CD
o 1x manual

 Erase the video and photos on the camera

Recording Video

The camera is primarily used to record video to a flash drive for storage. The video can
be played back on the camera display, via a cable to a TV or video or convert PC format
for editing.
Steps to perform a video recording (more details see manual page 13-14):

 Put hand in strap (to ensure that you do not drop the camera)
 Open the side viewer of the camera (left side of camera)
 The camera powers on automatically if charged
 Open the lens cover (front right side of camera)
 Zoom to desired (W/T control on top of camera)
 Press the record button once to begin recording (press with thumb on right side

of camera)

 Press record button to stop the recording to return to Standby
 When finished close the lens cover
 Close the side viewer to power the camera off
 Store the camera in the carry bag for protection.

Taking Still Photos

The camera can take still digital photos as well as video, though only 640x480 pixel quality.

Steps to take still photos (more details see manual page 15-16):

 Put hand in strap (to ensure that you do not drop the camera)
 Open the side viewer of the camera (left side of camera)
 The camera powers on automatically if charged
 Open the lens cover (front right side of camera)
 Zoom to desired (W/T control on top of camera)

 Press the mode button on the top of the camera
 The camera symbol should light up on the back of the camera