Copying video to computer? Sony Camcorder...?

Question

I have a Sony DCR-HC18E camcorder. It has a USB port but records onto a normal tape. I remember when I first bought it, it came with some software and a USB cable that was supposed to let me copy my videos to my computer.

Can anyone help me to get this working?

Answer 1

DCR-HC28 is a miniDV vcam. For video capture, it must be connected to a pc thru firewire IEEE1394 (4/6 pin?) using a video capture or video editing* application.

Video Editing Process

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker* (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>.  Upgrade to other video editing app ( http://video-editing-software-review.top... ) accdg. to need & skill level.

Steps:

CAPTURE VIDEO: video stream from tape-based Vcam

a.) Connect miniDV vcam to pc via FIREWIRE

b.) Set vcam mode to playback, set for capture, pause

c.) Open wmm and set to TASKS pane

d.) Click Capture from video device; wmm controls vcam operations- on play, video stream is captured to wmm/COLLECTION

IMPORT FILES: from pc folder

e.) Import other video files

f.) Import other files: pics, music, narration

EDIT MOVIE: create project- movie

g.) Drag&drop video files from collection to TIMELINE chart below at the desired sequence

h.) Enhance movie: drag&drop music, effects, transition, filter; create titles…re-edit as you wish

FINISH MOVIE: render muvee file

i.) Render/Save MUVEE to pc and/ or share- CD; Save Project (work-in-progress) for future edits.

Finally, SHARE:

j.) Burn to DVD*** (wmm2 only on CD)

** Most video editing app include DVD authoring, otherwise, use DVD authoring programs, e.g., WinDVD, Nero,

Answer 2

You might want to visit the Sony support site for your camcorder for updated drivers & FAQ's

Answer 3

USB video transfer from miniDV tape to computer is no longer supported. Get a firewire cable and connect the DV port to the Firewire400 port of your computer. Add one if you don't already have a firewire 400 port - Macs have had them for many years. USB is use only for transferring stills from the memory card or webstreaming.

Answer 4

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