Sony DCR-IP55 - Manual (Page 156)

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Making the computer recognize the camcorder
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer
Refer to page 166, 169 for details on viewing the “Memory Stick” images on your
computer.
You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your
computer. 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, 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 application software screen appears after a while.
(3) Move the cursor to “PIXELA ImageMixer” and click.
The Install Wizard program starts up and the “Select Settings Language” screen
appears.
(4) Select the language for installation.
(5) Follow the on-screen messages.
The installation screen disappears when installation is complete.
(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. Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(8) Select USB STREAM to ON in
in the menu settings (p. 181).
(9) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the USB jacks of the camcorder and computer
using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.
Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware
Wizard starts.
(10) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that
the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times
because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation
to complete without interrupting it.
For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users
(11) After the “File Needed” screen appears.
Open “Browse...” t “My Computer” t “ImageMixer” t “Sonyhcb.sys”, and
click “OK”.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable
– For Windows users
USB connector
USB cable (supplied)
(USB) jack