20 Most Recent Sony Handycam DCR-TRV140 Digital Camcorder - Page 2 Questions & Answers

This type of camera usually downloads better with a Firewire (Sony call this i.Link) connection. Some mini-DV and D8 cameras only use the USB connection (if they have one) for stills and can ONLY download video by Firewire. This is because you have to play the tape into the computer, not just copy a file. I

Most PCs have a USB port, but no Firewire port. Macs often have a Firewire port but may not have USB. As most Windows PCs do not come with this interface, you might need to fit an add-on Firewire interface card. This will come with a driver for the card.

Suitable Firewire (DV) cables can easily be found on Amazon or eBay. You will need the kind with a small (four pin) connector at one end and a larger (six pin) connector at the other. My camera came with the correct lead.

There is a Sony tutorial page for downloading at THIS LINK You will need to select Windows as the operating system, then Digital8 as the camera type, then select the type of connection. As you will see, the USB option warns that it won't work with many cameras, and you are strongly recommended to use i.Link (which everyone else calls Firewire).

This is a super common problem but not much info on how to fix it. Mine did the exact same thing and this is what I found and did it and it is like new again. It's hard to explain so here are the instructions I followed. They are in japanese but just look at the pictures. He uses a drinking straw. Hope this helps.

http://d.hatena.ne.jp/tomo_snowbug/20090207/1233989258

You can download drivers from THIS LINK.

You need to select your operating system from the drop-down box.

oops! That part belongs inside the tape drive - it's probably a tape post. You'll need to have it repaired - the error you're getting is a mechanical error. Which make sense because a part is missing.

This is usually caused by a defective CCD image sensor and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

My name is Rick and I'm a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I

This can be caused by several problems including the transmission gear in the tape mechanism not engaging properly or a defective clutch in the take-up spool and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

My name is Rick and I'm a professional repair technician with over 20 years in the business and have repaired many of these. I

This can be caused by several problems including the transmission gear in the tape mechanism not engaging properly or a defective clutch in the take-up spool and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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You will use the DV (firewire) jack on your camcorder. This is located under your A/V out jack (towards the front of the camcorder under the light). Depending on what type of connector your computer has, you will need to get a firewire cable (also known as IEEE-1394a cable). The connector on your camcorder is a 4-pin connector. You will either have that same looking connector on your computer (some laptops now have the 4-pin connector) or a 6-pin connector (D shaped).
This pic is of a 4-pin to 6-pin cable. These are available at many electronic stores and online. To be safe, have your camcorder powered off when connecting to the computer. Once you have connected the cables, turn your camcorder on (playback mode) and insert the tape that you would like to transfer. Your computer should recognize it and install the appropriate driver. Most computers have some sort of free video editing program (like Windows Movie Maker). Depending on the software, you may have the option to import the entire video tape or only parts.

Hope this helps you.
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on this model sony it does not have an erase feature. I have called sony and confirmed this. The feature that would do that is called flying erase heads. So your option would be to either record over the tape or buy a player than can erase but a eraser is 300$usd-400$usd which really isnt cost effective just to erase a tape.
If you need further assistance please feel free to follow up with a comment and i will be here to assist you. If this assisted you please feel free to rate the solution. thanks and have a great day.

Either Iris motor not working or CCD damage.

Hello camera user,
The reason the Sony cannot see the USB is because camera drivers are not built-in Windows Vista and Windows 7, but if your camera has a Firewire plug like most (Small square type) marked with a windmill marking near it you are in luck, that is Firewire, thing then is to look to see if your PC has Firewire, that is a socket again marked with windmill.
Good luck,
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This could be a card you may have plugged in that is not compatible like SD card, remove that and try again, also make sure your tape heads are clean with one of those head cleaner tapes.

try ruuning a cleaning tape through it. Might have clogged heads.

Sounds like a bad imager ccd. If it is I will repair it for $200 including returning it to you if you are in the lower 48 states. Larry's Electronics 916-362-8708 [email protected]

You can download the software for this device from this link so you can install it to your computer.

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=DCRTRV140&SelectOS=7

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Easiest was is to hook camcorder with dvd recorder and burn dvds, make sure to finalize each dvd so it can be playback on any dvd player.
Put dvd in computer and transfer movie files for further editing, if required.
Good luck.

you need to put the camera into playback mode
then go into the menu and go to the setup menu
Then USB streaming and turn it on
That should enable the computer to recognize the camera

This error message may come if the recording media you are using is either not supported for use with the camcorder or the media has a problem.
Ensure the recording media you are using is supported for use with the camcorder or try using different recording media.