Sony HANDYCAM DCR-TRV380 Operation Manual page 106

Usingwith your computer
Features
When you install the Picture Package snftware
nn a Windows computer from the supplied CD-
ROM, you can enjoy the l\)llowing operations
by connecting your camcorder to your
computer.
SoRware and features available Rw Macintosh
computers differ from those available lot
Windnws computers. Fnr details, relier tn
chapter 6 of "First Step Guide" on CD=ROM.
For "First Step Guide," see the next section.
"_" Tip
• 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, copying files
from a "Memory Stick" to a computer, and
copying files to a "Memo U Stick."
i.LINK cable
This method is good for copying video and sound
recorded on a tape. hnage data is tr msfcrred 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 ffnm your
cmncorder by selecting frnm thumbnails. Still
images and movies are saved in lolders by date.
Music Video/Slideshow Producer
You can select your f._vnrite movies and still
images fi'om pictures saved nn your computer
and easily create a short original vide() or slide
show with added music and visual styles.
Automatic Music Video Producer
You can easily create a short original vide() with
added music and visual styles using pictures
recorded on a tape.
Copying tape to Video CD
You cm]in]port the entire contents of a tape to
create a vide() CD.
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 vide() CD with a menu of
videos mM slide shows, hnageMixer VCD2 is
compatible with high resolution still pictures.
USB Streaming Tool
You can view the picture your cmncorder 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.
MEMORY MIX Image Tool
You can copy images lot MEMORY MIX
function tn a "Memory Stick."
The CD-ROM includes the following
software.
• USB Driver
• Picture Package Ver. 1.5
• hnageMixer VCD2
• "First Step Guide"
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Using with your computer