Sony DSR-PD175P/PD177P User Manual

• Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first, 

then to your camcorder. Connecting in the 
opposite order may cause static electricity to 
build up, resulting in a malfunction of your 
camcorder.

• The computer may freeze or may not recognize 

the signal from your camcorder in the following 
situations.
– Connecting your camcorder to a computer 

that does not support the DVCAM (DV) 
video signal formats.

– Changing the POWER switch position while 

connected with an i.LINK cable.

Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC 
power (p. 10).

1

Prepare editing software (not provided).

2

Turn on your computer.

3

Insert a tape into your camcorder and set 
the POWER switch to VCR.

4

Copy images to the computer with your 
software.

Copying movies on a tape to a computer (Continued)