Sony Handycam DCR-PC101 Operating Instructions Manual page 169

Connecting to your computer with USB port – For Windows users
Making your computer recognize your camcorder
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer
See page 170 for details on viewing "Memory Stick" images on your computer.
You need to install "PIXELA ImageMixer " to view images recorded on a tape. Install it
from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.
To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized
as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, you
must be authorized as Administrators.
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
If you are using your computer, close all running applications.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
The application software starts up and the title screen appears. If the title
screen does not appear, double-click "My Computer" and then "ImageMixer"
(CD-ROM Drive). The title screen appears after a while.
(3) Move the cursor to "PIXELA ImageMixer" and click.
The Install Wizard program starts up and the language selection dialog box
appears.
(4) Select the language for installation.
(5) Follow the on-screen messages.
The installation screen disappears when installation is completed.
(6) Click DirectX.
Follow the on-screen messages to install DirectX.
Restart your computer when the installation is completed.
(7) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.
(8) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(9) Set USB STREAM to ON in
(10) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the
the USB port on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Your computer recognizes your camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard
starts.
(USB)
Push into the end
in the menu settings (p. 191).
(USB) jack on your camcorder with
USB cable (supplied)
USB port
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