How do I download into my computer with XP program from my Sony camcorder Handycam DCRHC28?

Question

I tried to burn a CD with my Sony VRD DVDIRECT VC 20 to no avail. The camcorder has an I cable. Is there a way I can install an I cable adaptor to my computer or is there somewhere I can get an accessory adaptor with an I cable to USB port attachment? Please help.

Answer 1

If you want to transfer video from this miniDV tape based camcorder, then you need to install a firewire port in your computer. Connect the camcorder's DV port to the firewire port on the computer and use a firewire cable. Firewire, IEEE1394a and i.Link are all the same thing.

USB will not work. A firewire to USB converter will not work. It will not appear in "My Computer".

Once you get the firewire port installed and connect the camcorder's DV (not USB) port to the firewire compter port with the firewire cable, launch MovieMaker and "Capture" the video.