Capturing using minidv camcorder from vcr

[schlossy]

I know I am doing something wrong and it should have a very easy solution. I have my Sony TRV17 hooked up to the computer via firewire. I can bring the video from the camcorder fine.

I tried to hook up the camcorder to the vcr and I want to use the camcorder as a passthrough to the computer and I can not seem to get it to go. Any help would be appreciated. I can not seem to find any directions on how to do this. I would assume i do not have something set up properly. Thank you thank you thank you
Cari

[kitty]

Some camcorders allow passthrough, some do not. Your manual or features should tell you if it does.

I have a Sony TRV900 and it doesn't but some Sony models do work.

[vhelp]

if you camcorder supports it, and you know this for sure, then
in order to turn this feature on, most cams are setup to turn pass-through
on, in the cams' menu (usually a "menu" button on the cam)

I could be wrong but this is what I've read all over here, on this FORUM.

-vhelp