Window movie maker, does not recognize my dvd camcorder

I use Sony Vegas 8 Movie Studio...a great piece of software...and use the Storm codec pack to view .mod files that the JVC puts out:

http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/Storm-Codec-Download-20053.html

scroll down to download mirror for STORM Codecs, not AVS.

Good luck.

i understand from the displayed message that "codec error downloading" i must download an appropriate codec pack to rectify the problem . moreover "auto run file" is corrupted. do not know the solution. i am taking my camcorder to sony service centre.

thank you,
prema

first you need a driver for your camcorder to recognize the device what you plug. use USB for pluging it. upload your videos to any movie maker application such as ulead movie maker, nero movie maker, windows movie maker, etc.. save it with any various types of videos like avi, divx, vcd, dvd, etc.. and now its on your computer. heres the link and other instructions of installations. hope that helps!

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/1656/product/dcr-hc42/modelfirst?site=hp_en_AP_i&subpage=detail
just click the download bar

CHARCOIS

you will have to go to sony's website to download-if you use xp or vista try plugging in cam with firewire cable-not usb-and see if computer recognizes cam and then use windows movie maker to edit or open movie maker and then hook up cam-

heres what your going to do:

1. install the driver came with your camcorder(if you have the installer cd) or download it from thier website or thier support.

2. plug the usb or the cord came with your camcorder to your computer. it should be recognizing by your computer. now your ready to transfer it.

3. your computer should have a movie maker such as Ulead movie maker, Nero movie maker, Windows movie maker, etc.. installed on your computer. this applications will use as your transfer your videos.

4. after you detailed your video save it with any video types that you like such as avi, divx, dvd, vcd, etc...

5. now burn your videos with nero burning software and presto its on the disc now.

if you have further questions just ask me!
hope that helps! thanks for rating my post!

CHARCOIS

i have an idea for that. try to use windows xp OS and download the driver that ill provide for you. after you download install it to your pc and plug your device i hope it recognize. if does, upload your video then use any movie maker such as ulead movie maker, nero movie maker, windows movie maker etc.. and save it as any video types that you like such as avi, divx, dvd, vcd, ect.. now you have your videos on your computer. hope that helps!

http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/1656/product/dcr-hc30/modelfirst?site=hp_en_AP_i

CHARCOIS

connect ur cam to ur pc used windows movie maker from XP..from start menu----------program file-------window movie maker-----------then capture video from device---start recording then drag your video to from timeline----

I had a similar problem with my Sharp camorder.
The preview window on XP simply displays corrupted images.
At the end, I bought a different firewire card and it worked for me.

Good luck.
Alex
New Zealand

Hello Laura. You cannot transfer video from this camcorder with a USB cable. You will need a DV cable. This cable did not come with your camcorder. You will also need software for the transfer process. Windows Movie Maker can do this although I've never used it. I used a product called Scenalyzer. There is a free demo version at www.scenealyzer.com, but it will leave a watermark on your video if you don't pay for it. You might try Windows Movie Maker first if you already have it.

Once you have captured the video on your computer, you cannot just burn it to a DVD as a file if you want to play it in DVD players. This too requires special software.

I'm travelling for work right now, but when I get home in a few days I can be of more help. If you want to keep going on this, get a DV cable and see if you can capture the video with Windows Movie Maker and let me know.

use DV cable (sold separately) and not the usb cable.