I have just connected my very old SONY DSR-PD100AP camcorder to my acer aspire 3810T computer (running on windows7) via firewire and USB. As you might have guessed the computer doesn't recognize the device. Any ideas?
Re: I have just connected my very old SONY DSR-PD100AP...
Switch off then on the power of the camera, make sure the camera is in vcr playback mode
check if the camera is compatible with windows 7
go to your cameras website and download latest drivers
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This Camcorder does not support USB streaming with the Windows 7 Operating System. Use an i.LINK cable to transfer the video to the Computer. The i.LINK port is also called IEEE 1394 or Firewire port.You can use any video capturing software like Windows Movie Maker to transfer the video from the Camcorder to the Computer.The Firewire to USB cable won't work with your camcorder,you will always end up with this error. Click the link below for the instruction to transfer the video to the Computer using i.LINK cable. >> http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C111893 You Sony vaio laptop doesn't have firewire ports ,in this case you will need to purchase and install an firewire card ..>> see link >> http://www.ramelectronics.net/computer-parts/computer-accessories/firewire-i-link/firewire-cards/29972/prod29972.html
If you are using a Windows XP Operating System then you have to install the USB Streaming Driver in the Computer from the supplied Software disk with the Computer. Check this Link for the instruction to transfer video to a Computer using USB Streaming. http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C222820 If you do not have the supplied Software disk then I suggest that you use the i.LINK cable to transfer the video. Please let me know if you need further assistance on this issue .
yes look at any usb connected printers external hard drives or cd/dvd/blueray drives the usb cable connected to this device should fit your camcorder as well.
The USB connection will only download still images from the camcorder. You need a firewire cable and card in your computer to download video. If your computer has a firewire port already, you just need the cable. Hope this helps =]
I am having the same problem and the answer I believe is that windows 7 does not support the original Picture Package software which came with the camera. Sony offers an alternative software upgrade called PMB howeverit does not support USB and you need to have a firewire cable to transfer images from camera to computer. I unfortunately do not have a firewire port on my laptop so now I am trying to find out if there is a usb driver available.
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:)
If you want to transfer video using a firewire you need a 1394 connection on your PC. The Sony DCR-HC21 will also allow you transfer video using a usb cable.
If you want to use the USB cable to connect the Camcorder to the Computer to transfer the video to the Computer then:
(Applicable for Vista Operating System Only.)
This Camcorder does not support USB streaming with the VISTA Operating System.Use an i.LINK cable to transfer the video to the Computer. The i.LINK port is also called IEEE 1394 or Firewire port.
(An i.LINK is a black D shaped connector with 4 or 6 pins. The type of
cable to be used will depend on the i.LINK port of your Computer. The
Sony Camcorder will have the 4 pin i.LINK cable and if the computer has
the 6 pin i.LINK port, then you may have to use the 4 pin to 6 pin
i.LINK Cable).
You can use any video capturing software like Windows Movie Maker to transfer the video from the Camcorder to the Computer.
NOTE:
As the Camcorder does not support USB streaming with Vista, it is not
required to use any Sony Device Driver to transfer the video to the
Computer. You do not require any Drivers or Software from Sony to
transfer the video from the Camcorder to the Computer using the
i.LINK/Firewire interface.
if you can use your computer and cable firewire for other device. it means that your ic firewire in your dsr 45 is defect/broken,if you want to capture without firewire dsr45 , you need video and aodio in card for your computer.note ic firewire easy to defect/ broken if you plug/ uplug it when the device and the cumputer are on.
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