Driver for DCR-TRV285E Handy camera xp?

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Driver for DCR-TRV285E Handy camera xp?

Answer 1

DCR-TRV285E is a digital-8 vcam w/ DV port for firewire cable . If your OS is XP, normally drivers are already bundled.

You can try to capture video stream from vcam to pc via bundled video editing app - XP windows movie maker.

a.) Connect vcam to pc via firewire (4 or 6 pin) for good transfer

b.) Set vcam mode to playback desired video, adjust settings for capture, then pause

c.) Open Windows Movie Maker and set to TASKS PANE

d.) In wmm/ Tasks pane/CAPTURE VIDEO, click CAPTURE from video device; wmm should be able to control vcam operations. On play, video files are copied to wmm/COLLECTION (usually several video files, although will not notice during vcam playback)

then, in movie maker:

EDIT  (drag & drop files) to make the movie as a project; enhance w/transitions-effects-subtitles

FINISH  (render / save)  movie in the desired video file format and /or,

SHARE …burn to CD; for DVD need a DVD authoring app