User Manual Sony DCR-HC30 Digital Handycam Camcorder

Follow this procedure to download and install the latest USB driver for digital still cameras, camcorders, digital video cassette recorder and Memory Stick® readers.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the camera to the computer when installing this driver. The camera should only be connected to the computer after the driver installation has been completed. If you have already connected the camera to the computer, disconnect the camera before proceeding with the steps below.

Download the USBDRVEN driver file from the Sony® Support Web site.
NOTE: Save this file to the desktop.

When the download completes, on the computer desktop , double-click the USBDRVEN icon.
In the USB Driver Software window, click the OK button.
NOTE: The driver will extract, and create a folder on the computer desktop named Sony_usb .

Double-click the Sony_usb folder.
In the Sony_usb window, double-click the Setup icon.
In the InstallShield Wizard window, click the Next button.
In the Information window, click the Next button.
NOTE: The USB driver will now copy to the computer.

In the InstallShield Wizard Complete window, click to select Yes, I want to restart my computer now , then click the Finish button.
NOTES:

The computer will restart.
The USB driver is now installed.

IMPORTANT: This article only applies to certain models of cameras and camcorders. To see if it applies to your model, click the Applicable Products and Categories for this article link below.

The USB connection from a computer cannot be used to recharge a battery in the camera. The supplied AC adaptor or battery charger must be used to charge the battery.

NOTE: For model-specific information about how to charge your camera battery, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the product.

Digital cameras and camcorders can transfer image and video content directly to a computer. There are multiple ways to transfer content including:

USB cable connection
i.Link™ cable connection (Mini-DV and Digital8™ camcorders)
Removing Memory Stick™ or SD™ card media and connecting directly to the computer card reader
Note: Check the operation of your device for media type and connection details.
If you want to transfer content from the camera or camcorder to your computer using a cable (such as a supplied USB cable), connect the device to your computer the with the supplied cable. In most cases you don't need a driver. Drivers are no longer needed due to operating system improvements.

Please check the following for more information:

Digital Tape Camcorders
For Memory Stick/SD card media, you can import content by removing the media from the device and connecting it to a memory card reader on the computer. No special driver is required to import from the media cards.
Note: Depending on the model, the Handycam Station (supplied accessory dock) has a USB output terminal.
For movies recorded on tape, check the Videotape importing guide for instructions on how to capture movies to your computer from videotape.
All Other Digital Camcorders and Cameras
It is not necessary to install a driver to be able to connect a device to the computer. After connecting the device, the computer will detect it and install the proper driver automatically.
If you have a problem connecting your product through USB, refer to the article appropriate for your device:
The computer does not recognize the USB connection from a Sony digital camera.
The computer does not recognize the USB connection from a Sony digital camcorder.
Additional information is available in the How to transfer pictures or movies to a computer article.