transfer video from Sony Handy DCR-HC36E

[sid_cool]

I have a Sony Handycam Model no: DCR-HCR36E.
How do I transfer video to my pc?
I have a FireWire card in my pc.
I also have a FireWire cable.
But Windows movie Maker dosen't find any devices attached to the computer even if i connect it properly.
Am i using the wrong cable?
plz help.
thanx

 

[coolvb_27]

When you connect the Sony Camcorder through FireWire, does a message ballon pop up in lower right corner? If yes, then it indicates that your Camcorder is getting recognized by system.

If not, open Device Manager .

Also, you need to enable the DV-IN mode ( something like that) in Camcorder to allow DV data to be pumped out through firewire. Go through menu of camcorder or the manual, if you have one.

Open the Device Manager and look if you see a Firewire controller properly installed (You should not see a yellow bang against it).. Also check if you see a DV device there, once you connect the Camcorder.

Are you using XP SP2?
Check this out..
Hope this helps..

 

[sid_cool]

Everything seems fine.
Device manager says its ok.
The camcorder shows DV i.Link something when connected. It seems fine.
I use XP Professional SP2.
There are two types of cable:
1)4pin to 4pin and 2)4pin to 6pin
my camcorder supports 4pin and i have a cable which is 4pin to 6pin
should i use 4pin to 4pin.
plz help

 

[sid_cool]

WinDV dosen't detect the camcorder even.
Neither does Windows XP.
Neither does Windows Movie Maker.
plz help.

 

[Kiran.dks]

Try WinAVI Video Capture
Download: *www.canadiancontent.net/tech/download/WinAVI_Video_Capture.html

 

[phreak0ut]

How come my post is never answered???

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42728

 

[phreak0ut]

sorry I would have answered, it got missed some how....refer the below thread, answers some of your questions

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39102

Here's what I'm talking about...
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?p=363261&posted=1#post363261