I had purchased a new acer desktop pc with Window Vista Home Premium OS. I am unable to connect my Mini DV Sony DCR HC 40 E through USB. the pc doesn’t recognise mini DV. Please suggest proper driver & solution. Any detailed information would be greatly appreciated.
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3 responses so far ↓
1 iridflare // Oct 10, 2008
You need to capture the video via firewire rather than USB - if your PC hasn’t already got one you’ll need to install a firewire card. They’re cheap, easy to install and readily available. You’ll also need a firewire cable.
2 DrWot // Oct 10, 2008
Idk about the firewire thing, but if you go to Sony’s site, you should be able to download the appropriate driver. Just look up the model number on Sony’s web site.
3 snowwillow20 // Oct 10, 2008
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. Make sure your camera is in playback mode.
The fine print in your manual makes reference to firewire (ieee 1394) connection.
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