I hope it’s ok to ask this question in this forum but I’m at my wits end with this project. I’m trying to transfer Sony Video 8 tapes to my computer using the TRV480 Camcorder. The camera works fine but when I hook it up to my computer using iLink (Firewire), the software initiates the transfer process but stops after 5-10 seconds and nothing is transferred. I have both Roxio and Cyberlink Power Director Software and either one has the capability to get the job done.

Does anyone in this group know what might be the problem or can anyone suggest a source where I can get the answer? Thank you.

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joe doc

I hope it’s ok to ask this question in this forum but I’m at my wits end with this project. I’m trying to transfer Sony Video 8 tapes to my computer using the TRV480 Camcorder. The camera works fine but when I hook it up to my computer using iLink (Firewire), the software initiates the transfer process but stops after 5-10 seconds and nothing is transferred. I have both Roxio and Cyberlink Power Director Software and either one has the capability to get the job done.

Does anyone in this group know what might be the problem or can anyone suggest a source where I can get the answer? Thank you.

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joe doc

You can try WinDV which is quick; easy; free and doesn't suck up resources: Easy Capture Program



Rich

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There are lots of factors that may contribute to your problem. First of all do you have enough resources to your computer, i.e., hard drive space, memory capable, fast enough computer, plus OS compatible. If minimum requirements are met, I would make sure other applications ares not running in the back ground and reboot the computer before begin a capture program.

Before I specutlate any further, have you also tried WINDV, pretty good freeware, capture program:

http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/t105595.html

TS

Check your Firewire setup:

1. Go into Device Manager by Right Clicking on My Computer and select "Manage".

2. Under System Tools select "Device Manager", the "Computer Management" window will open.

3. Verify you have an "IEEE 1394 Bus Host Controller". It should have a device listed. If not, you do not have a Firewire card installed or the drivers have not been installed. Install the hardware from the Control Panel by selecting "Add Hardware" and let it do a hardware scan. Follow the instructions given on the screen.

4. If you have a listing for IEEE 1394 Bus Host Controller but it has an ! (exclamation point) or ? (question mark) to the left of it, the drivers are corrupted. Expand the listing and right click on the driver for the card. Select Uninstall.
Reboot the computer and let Windows redetect and reinstall the driver for the hardware.

5. Right click on the host controller and select "properties" then "Troubleshoot".

Verify the Camcorder terminal and Cable are functional:

1. With camcorder off and in tape playback mode (VCR or VTR), plug Firewire cable into the computer. Turn on the camcorder and verify that Windows XP detects the camcorder. On some camcorders the computer might not detect unless you switch the camcorder from one mode to another. switch the camcorder to the record mode then switch it back to the tape playback mode (VCR or VTR).

2. If the camcorder is not detected, take the camcorder and cable to another computer with Firewire, plug in, turn on and verify the camcorder is detected. If not, replace the cable and try again. If still no connection, the camcorder's Firewire port is probably bad. If the camcorder is detected on the other computer then there is a problem with Firewire on the first computer.

Comments:

1. "DV-In" in the camcorder display means that there is some communication between your camcorder and the computer, I have never seen DV-OUT displayed.

2. You might want to reinstall/update latest DirectX: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.aspx Many applications use DirectX files for the Firewire IEEE 1394 transfer.

Rich

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If all else fails, you can transfer your tapes to a standalone DVD recorder, preferrably one with a firewire input. They don't cost much anymore.

Kent McVety