How do I download video from my Sony video camera to my computer?

How to download video from Sony DCR-HC62 Handycam?

• I just got a new Sony DCR-HC62 Handycam and cannot figure out how to downlaod the video to my computer using the USN cable. The program I downloded from their cd says that i.Link cannot find tape, but I don't even have a i.Link cable. Is their a easy way to get it with the USB cable? With my Sony digital camera, when I plug in the USB cable and turn it on, it automatically ask me if I want to download pictures, but nothing when I do it with Handycam. Thanks much!

• Answer:

  a miniDV vcam must be DV~Firewire400**-connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing* application while vcam is ON PLAYBACK. Before cable purchase** check PC for DV port {VCAM@4pin=>firewireCABLE=>PC@4/ 6pin?}. If none, install firewire card: pci for desktop or pcmcia / express for laptop. http://h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/315100-0-0-225-121.html entry-level Movie Maker* (free w/ Vista/wmm6 & XP/wmm2) is simple & easy to learn. Upgrade to intermediate (or advanced) video editing apps accdg. to need & skill level http://video-editing-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ video editing process- Vista/wmm6 >>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane 1. Import video stream** - editing software remotely controls vcam operations 2. Edit- drag/drop video files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles 3. Publish (render)- save Movie (OK for youTube), also, save Project.msmmw file >>> Share=>auto-shifts to WindowsDvD authoring app->burn to DvD Similarly: XP/wmm2- Capture/Edit/Finish- DvD authoring app, e.g.,DvD Flick or Nero For details, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx