How do i use a Handycam?

Question

Whenever i plug the cam up on the cam it says USB select What do i do.

Answer 1

You should visit the support site for your camcorder. There you will find software, drivers and a manual. Chances are you need a firewire cable and a firewire port on your PC.

Answer 2

If you have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….

Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don't come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder.

Answer 3

When you plug the camera up on the camera ???