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  1. Member jouse.'s Avatar
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    Hey guys,

    I read lots of times on the internet that it is possible to activate the analog and digital input funktion on many Digital 8 Cameras. I have the DCR-TRV325E and I would like to use it to digitize other analog material to DV.

    Could you tell me how that is done, without using a service to send it to? Is it easy? Or is it risky?
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  2. Get the manual:

    http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/3065263321.pdf

    Page 100, recording analog video to DV tape.

    Page 98, convert analog to digital and send to a PC or DVD recorder, a.k.a. DV pass through.
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    Thanks, but that part of the manual concerns not my camera-model, but only the 330. :/ Found this also yesterday...
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    I thought that the passthru option was removed from most PAL models?
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    It is, only some of the higher end European spec camcorders will do passthrough. You used to be able to buy a plug in unit that enabled it although whether you still can or not I've no idea (I've got one for an old DCR-TR8000E). I'll see if I can find the box and check if the company that made it still does them (or even exists).

    The reason why it is disabled is because the import duty on a video recorder is higher than on a camcorder. A camcorder with analogue in (whether as passthrough or to record to tape) would be classed as a video recorder. Higher duty payable means a higher retail price so, as so few owners are ever likely to use the capability, it is disabled.
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    Just checked. The unit was called a DV-in Widget made by a company called datavision. Although their website still exists (www.datavision.co.uk) there is no mention of the widgets any more. I have a feeling that they were taken to court, or at least threatened with it, as the use of their product was effectively allowing people to evade import duty.
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    if you search around you'll find references to programs/cables that could enable dvin/passthrough for e models. you're not likely to find anyone still selling it other than on ebay maybe.
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    I noticed this old question. Allow me to add some things here.
    1) still you can enable older cams. build to 2002
    2) mostly used is windows 95 system ( thru the printer port).
    3) it is also still for sale ( i have mine for many years )
    4)The best people for advice are NOT in the UK, but in France ( at least for this issue...lol)

    For lanc there are 2 types available: no 14 and number 16
    and i also found a supplier who produced a combi lanc ) same type)

    http://www.hardwareanalysis.com/content/article/1464/

    http://www.fcosinus.com/dvin/ ( is the best site for this)
    Regardless what they all tell you: It is still available and if you take time ( 15 minutes) and sit quetly behind the pc with the correct settings, it works like a charm.
    Dont forget there are now also new anologe bullit cams available with more TV lines, widescreen. NO CODEC shit !!
    If you need more info, you can email me
    Cheers
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