How to Convert Videos from Sony HandyCam to DVD

Sony HandyCam camcorders provide us great ways to record our happiest and sweetest moments. But you will not let the videos just sit in Sony HandyCam camcorders to take up your precious space. Transferring your videos from your camcorder to your computer is only half-way ready to keep your memories in the long run. Transferring your videos from Sony HandyCam to DVD is the right choice. Want to know how? This tutorial will show you how to transfer Sony HandyCam to DVD.

Part 1 Transfer video from Sony HandyCam Camcorder to PC

There are a few options which you can choose from to transfer Sony HandyCam video to DVD. These include Firewire/IEEE-1394 (i.LINK of Sony), USB, S-Video, or RCA connectors. The most efficient way of doing this is with an IEEE 1394 cable. A firewire cable transfers in digital so the video quality is sharper and crisper than video from an analog camcorder.

Step 1 Check out the specs of your camcorder and computer, to see the kind of connection you need to transfer video to your PC. Most Macs and some PCs come with firewire cable ports. Check for the port.

Step 2 . Install a PCI card, if your computer does not support firewire so you will be able to use the firewire cable. You can buy one at an electronics store.

Step 3 Make sure the computer and the camera is on. Plug the cable into the appropriate location on your video camera, which varies on different models of camcorders. It should be labeled.

Step 4 Plug the other end of the cable into the computer in the appropriate spot. This will vary depending on the model. It will usually be located on the side or the back of the computer. Your computer should automatically detect your camcorder.

Then, you can just save your video from Sony HandyCam camcorder to your hard drive.

Part 2 Transfer videos to DVD

Step 1 install and Launch DVD Creator

After transfer videos from Sony HandyCam to computer, please download and install Aimersoft DVD Creator.

You can use it to make some editing, like adjusting video and transition effects, cropping, trimming, customizing DVD menu, etc. DVD Creator can burn home movies/videos to DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW. Generall speaking, DVD-R/RW is more compatible and more widely supported by DVD players. Just check the compatibility of your DVD player and DVD disc you select.

Step 2. Add your videos files. Click on Load Video button or select "Load Video" option under the "File" drop-down menu to add your videos. Drag and drop loaded videos to storyboard below to organize slideshow.

Step 3. Edit videos. Select a video file in storyboard and click on Edit selected video file button to crop, trim, add watermark, plug in subtitles or adjust video effects, according to your specific request.

Step 4. Burn videos files to DVD. Click on Burn button to burn video files to DVD. Before burning, you may select your output options: DVD disc, DVD folder, or ISO file. Also, please set the aspect ratio, etc.

Ready to try now? Or go to learn more about Aimersoft DVD Creator.

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