Yeah, been meaning to get an i.LINK cable and got one the other day. Was ready to capture but my computer doesn't detect it. I have a Dell Inspiron and it supports the DV port (1394). My camcorder is a Sony DCR-TRV280 and also has the port. So its 4-pin-to-4-pin. But my computer doesn't detect it like it detects USB. I tried using movie maker, Sony Vegas, Virtualdub and they all don't detect it. I'm thinking its a driver problem. The IEEE appears in the device manager as RICOH OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller. My computer's OS is also Vista(32-bit). But does anyone know of a solution to this?
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it's not a miniDV camera. i think you had to use the usb port and the sony software that came with it to transfer to a computer.
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The DCR-TRV280 is a Digital8 camcorder so it should work with IEEE-1394 just like a MiniDV camcorder.
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Well, before we get to another system it is suggested by sony that you might need updated drivers, even thou the os supports it, so go here first and have another go.
You also might want to check the actual cable required is in fact a 4pin to 4pin ... wrong cable means nothing happens. -
Was there suppose to be a link in your post Bjs? But yeah, the cable is 4-pin-to-4-pin because that's what the notebook and camcorder supports and that's what it said when I bought the item. To whoever is familiar with firewire, when you connect devices using IEEE cables, is the computer suppose to detect it? Someone said it does, another said it doesn't.
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sorry guess i was wrong, it does support firewire, in the middle of this page is sony's link to what to do if the cam isn't recognized by the computer.
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Originally Posted by Shabaman
At the camcorder end, it needs to be in VCR or "play" mode for external device control. Most camcorders feed live video and audio in "camera" mode.
If this isn't working verify the camcorder and cable aren't faulty by testing on another computer with XP or Vista. Use Windows Movie Maker or WinDV to test.Recommends: Kiva.org - Loans that change lives.
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Ok, I'm just now replying back because I had to order another cable (and its from Hong Kong so it took like 2 weeks). And just as I expected, this one doesn't work either. I'm more led to believe its a computer problem more than a cable problem now. I did what you said with the first cable and tried it on my friend's computer with his camcorder. The computer did not detect it in any way. Are there certain drivers required for this? I would really like to know.
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Yeh, sorry for that, me thinks I had a brain freeze, lol
4 pin to 4 pin must have the camera powered up by external source prior to connecting to system, or nothing happens.
The 6 pin cable provides power, and is a better option when detecting the device being connected.
Follow manufacturers advice on connect and removal to protect both camera and system.
1: Connect camera to external power source
2: Connect cable to camera, then system
3: Set appropriate mode of operation on camera
4: NOW, turn the system on
Do not do this any other way, as camera will not be repaired under warranty should it be damaged.
1: System should detect device
2: Go and grab all the video using which ever application you prefer.
3: Close program when done
4: Shut system down
5: Turn camera off
6: Disconnect cable from system, then camera
Return to normal operations and edited the already imported video to your liking.
You might wish to update the cameras software > http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=DCRTRV280& -
XP and Vista support DV format and IEEE-1394 natively. For XP, best to update to at least SP2 and DirectX9.0c.
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Originally Posted by Bjs
my discs). The external power source is basically the charger, right? Too bad the computer and camcorder weren't 6-pin-to-6-pin. My computer DOES have the IEEE listed under the device manager so I don't know what the problem is. -
4 pin to 4 pin is all the data lines. 6 pin to 4 pin adds nothing as 2 wires are not connected at all. 6 pin to 6 pin adds the power supply lines, only useful for unpowered devices, not cams.
it's looking like the cam has a bad firewire port. it happens. the metal plug insert is only soldiered onto the circuit board and can break. -
Well, that would be disappointing if it were true. How would I know the port is bad?
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Didn't work on my friends PC neither. It has to be the cable then. But two broken cables? It did sound kinda strange to have these cables for $4 online but $30 in the store. This is the website I bought it from if this makes sense.
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I doubt BOTH camcorders have faulty DV ports. I don't know anyone else who has those camcorders. This is frustrating.
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Click on it's name in aedipuss' or your post, it'll take you right to the Tool page for it, where you'll see the download link & other info.
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Ok, there seems to be something happening. I downloaded WinDV and turned on my camcorder. Soon as that happen, my computer responds and says its downloading a device driver. It finishes but the screen on WinDV is still black. I click the square next to video source and its only the only option that says "Microsoft DV Camera and VCR". Might also wanna add this is a Vista PC BTW.
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oh and you might need to reboot first, after the driver was installed.
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Originally Posted by Shabaman
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Wow, its actually working now. I was expecting a preview from the camcorder in the black box but I had to press play for it to appear. And its all there. Thanks for all the help.
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Originally Posted by Shabaman
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Normally you would use the manual camcorder controls and manually hit "capture" but if you put a check mark in the box next to the capture button, WinDV will cue, preroll and start capture at the frame where the camcorder was parked before hitting the capture button.
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