Transferring Video from Sony Handycam to PC via USB

Steps to transfer video from Sony HC42E Handycam to an Windows XP PC:

1. Make sure that you have installed the USB driver for the handycam. You can download the drivers from this link: Sony Asia Pacific Support Website--Download Page for HC40E USB Driver for Windows.
2. Connect the handycam to the AC adaptor (the same as putting it on charge).
3. Set the handycam to USB stream mode. (Press P-menu, press MENU, Press EDIT/PLAY, Press USB MODE, Press USB Stream.)
4. Set the tape at the point from where you want to start capturing in PC.
5. Connect the handycam and the PC with the USB cable. (USB-Mode appears on the handycam LCD / viewfinder.)
6. Start Windows Movie Maker. Click on the 'Capture..' link to start the wizard.
7. Select the Sony Digital Imaging Device. Click Next.
8. Specify the file name and path for the capture video. Click Next.
9. Select the desired capture format and Click Next. (Leave it to recommended setting if you are not sure.)
10. The dialog box now displays the Start Capture and End Capture buttons on the left and preview window on the right.
11. Play the tape on the handycam. The video from handycam should appear in the preview window of WMM.
12. Click the Start Capture button to start capturing the video. Click End Capture to pause or stop recording.
13. Click the Finish button. The .wmv file will be saved in the path specified in step 7.

The screen capture below shows the above steps:


Get more details from:
http://www.uttam.info/video/handycam/usb_video_transfer.php

BDO - Baby's Day Out @ Chemiers Road

Baby's day out what it offers:
1) Trampoline,
2) Ball pit,
3) library and reading area,
4) Musical instruments,
5) Desks and papers and pens to draw and sketch,
6) Audiovisual room with a large collection of children's DVDs
7) Snack counter with kiddie-friendly meals.

Fees:
There's a one-time registration fee of Rs. 250 and Rs. 200 for every hour and
a half for subsequent visits.

Where it is:
It is located on Chamiers Road at the intersection of Greenways Road and spread over 4,200 sq. feet.

For whom it is:
It is open to children aged between 8 months and 12 years.

BDO is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and also serves as a day-care centre

Call 64581234 for further details.

The Noodle House

The Noodle House, Sterling Road, 044-43596043 for reservations

The highlight here is chef standing in the corner making noodles.

Noodle House, a part of Mahadevan's enormous range of restaurants (which include Benjarong and Ente Keralam), is located at the end of Nungambakkam High Road.