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Using a Computer
DCR-HC17E/HC19E/HC21E/HC22E 2-586-501-11(1)
Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on
your computer
When you install the Picture Package
software on a Windows computer from
the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the
following operations by connecting your
camcorder to your computer.
• Software and features available for Macintosh
computers differ from those available for
Windows computers. For details, refer to
chapter 6 of “First Step Guide” on CD-ROM.
For “First Step Guide,” see the next section.
• There are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to
a computer.
– USB cable
This method is good for copying video and
sound recorded on a tape to the computer.
A USB cable is not supplied with the DCR-
HC17E model. If necessary, buy a USB 2.0
cable (Type A to Type B-mini.). A Sony
product is recommended.
– i.LINK cable
This method is good for copying video and
sound recorded on a tape. Image data is
transferred in more clarity than with a USB
cable.
For details on connection, see “First Step
Guide.”
Viewing video and pictures on a
computer
You can view the pictures copied from your
camcorder by selecting from thumbnails.
Still images and movies are saved in
folders by date.
Music Video/Slideshow Producer
You can select your favorite movies and
still images from pictures saved on your
computer and easily create a short original
video or slide show with added music and
visual styles.
Automatic Music Video Producer
You can easily create a short original video
with added music and visual styles using
pictures recorded on a tape.
Copying tape to Video CD
You can import the entire contents of a tape
to create a video CD as a backup.
Save the images on CD-R
You can save pictures copied onto a
computer to a CD-R.
Burning Video CD
You can compose a video CD with a menu
of videos and slide shows. ImageMixer
VCD2 is compatible with high resolution
still pictures.
USB Streaming Tool
You can view the picture your camcorder is
playing back on tape or is currently seeing
on a computer.
Video Capturing Tool
You can import the entire contents of a tape
to a computer.
• The CD-ROM (supplied) includes the following
software.
– USB Driver
– “First Step Guide”
– ImageMixer VCD2
– Picture Package Ver.1.5
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