My mom has an older camcorder, not sure of the brand. It records on a mini vhs. I have the cable to watch the videos on the t.v. But I would like to copy the video's to my computer so I can save them in case of damage. How do I find out what cable I need [email protected] Thank You

SOURCE: Digital camcorder to convert VHS tape to PC for DVD burn

You can't with what you've got I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but in order to play tapes in a vcr and run them through a digital camcorder for output to a computer, the camcorder must have s-video or av inputs. Your camera only has s-video or av outputs, used for sending from the camera to the vcr or tv. Also, some cameras have the inputs but don't support analog to digital pass-through (which is what you are describing). With these cameras you input from the vcr and record it to the tape in the camera, and then output it to the computer. Without the inputs, you can't do either one.

Posted on Sep 05, 2005

SOURCE: How to transfer the video in Mini DV to my computer

I suggest getting the PCI IEEE 1394 also known as FireWire card. Most of the time these Firewire card comes with a Video editing software but verify because you will need some form of video editing s/w to record the video. After recording then you can edit it however you like and transfer to DVD/etc. Always a pain in the as to edit video. I've done it a couple of times. So have fun. I still have not manage to find a Video editing s/w that will do a 5.1 audio or multiple audio tracks (similar to switching between languages)

Posted on Sep 06, 2006

SOURCE: What cable do I need to hook up Video camera to pc?

Try Firewire Cable ....but check that your Camcorder as well as the PC has the port ..... If not then check S-Video Cable

Posted on Oct 16, 2008

SOURCE: Can't copy video files from my onto my computer

hi there,
it seems u have not installed the software onto your computer. just install the software for your camcorder with the help of a CD that u might have recieved along with the it. then plug it through USB and its ready to transfer the videos.
good luck and do not forget to rate this solution.
thanks for using FixYa

Posted on Feb 11, 2009

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ditch the VHS recorder. Burn them onto DVD. It's the 21st century.

Posted on Feb 24, 2009