Sony DCR-HC18E Mini DV Digital Camcorder USB issues

You can find the downloads for this model at the manufacturer's site: http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/camcorders/sd/dv/dv.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&m=DCR-HC18E
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Hi - It's pretty easy. You would use the I.Link (Sony calls it) connector which is actually fire wire. So you would need a fire wire cable (about five dollars or so) between the camera and Mac, load up the built in Imovie software and you'll be ready to go.
Here's a link to a good video tutorial demonstrating the process.
http://video.about.com/desktopvideo/Apple-iMovie-video-capture.htm
Have Fun
Regards, Mikeywaf

Use Windows Movie Maker that's in Vista - it should work with this camera as long as the drivers are installed for your Vista operating system.

mac doesn't support usb streaming so that leaves us with firewire. it should be a plug-and-play connection. no need to install any kind of driver for the camcorder (but try to check if there are any available driver updates for the firewire card).if possible try to check if your computer firewire port is working by using other devices.your imovie software should detect the camcorder once connected.if not, disconnect cam, open imovie, and connect again.if still doesnt,RESET camcorder.if still the same try restarting computer with cam connected and powered on.check if you have a dv in indicator on your screen.check if firewire cable connection is secured.try diff ilink cable if available.if still no go, try a diff computer. if everything fails might also be a service issue.hope this helps.tnx:)

Have a look at the tutorial here for your camera - how to transfer video to PC
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/tutorials/videotransfer/vtransfer.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&m=DCR-HC18E&sec=DV
If that does not help post back the make and Exact model of laptop you have and what version of windows Vista, XP, 7 etc or Mac if apple you are running

• The support site for your camera is here http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/camcorders/dv/dv.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&m=DCR-HC18E

• Direct link to the user manual http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/3088337111.pdf

go to this link :

http://www.nodevice.com/driver/DCR-HC18E/get39685.html , hope this helps , AJ

http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/tutorials/videotransfer/vtransfer.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&m=DCR-HC18E&sec=DV

Only load the driver and install in XP compatability mode then use another video capture programme Sony does not support Vista for you cam.

FX vid capture will work
http://www.jhepple.com/video_capture_software.htm

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It seems problem of defective ccd imager IC, please confirm is this DCR-HC18E model Sony camcorder to guide you further.

What Windows (XP or Vista) your are running in PC?
Is there any error message comes when you connect Sony DCR-HC18E with PC?
Does PC sounds Ding when you connect camera at USB port?
Reply on above will help me to provide you assistance.

Here is the link of Sony Official website for USB driver.
http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/downloads/drivers/usb_cam/usbdrven.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&m=DCR-HC19E