Canon ZR 200 camcorder can't get it to download video to PC via firewire.?

Question

I have a canon ZR 200 camcorder and I can't get it to download video to PC via firewire. I have checked all four firewire ports and they work fine with my iPod. One on the moutherboard and Three on a PCI card. But when I hook up the camcorder nothing at all. I was able to download video about a month ago but my pc crashed and I had to reinstall Windows XP onto my computer but now I can't get the camcorder to conect to the PC. Need help thanks.

Answer 1

a miniDV vcam must be iLink / FIREWIRE400**-connected to pc to upload video thru video capture or video editing* software while vcam is ON PLAYBACK.  Note: DV or Firewire port of vcam is 4pin. Before cable purchase** (Vcam/4pin=>firewireCABLE=>PC (4/ 6pin?), check pc for DV or firewire port, whether 4 or 6 pin. If none, install firewire card: pci for pc or pcmcia for laptop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewire    

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker* (Vista/wmm6 & XP/wmm2) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>. Upgrade to intermediate or pro video editing applications accdg. to need & skill level

http://video-editing-software-review.top...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/13543...

      

video editing process- Vista/wmm6

      >>> open wmm- start/all programs/wmm->TASK pane

1. Import video stream** - editing software remotely controls vcam operations

2. Edit- drag/drop video files->timeline & enhance w/effects, transition, music & titles

3. Publish (render)- save Movie (OK for youTube), also, save Project.msmmw file

      >>> Share=>auto-shifts to WindowsDvD authoring app->burn to DvD

Similarly: XP/wmm2- Capture/Edit/Finish- DvD authoring app, e.g.,DvD Flick or Nero

For details, visit:  http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using...

Answer 2

Try this:-

Go into Device Manager (Control Panel / System / Hardware)

Expand the IEEE1394 Bus host controllers, right click on the PCI  device and uninstall it.  

Shut down your PC.

Connect the camcorder to one of the PCI ports, switch it to play and reboot your PC.  You should see messages coming up as the card and then the camcorder are detected.