How do I get drivers that are supported by Vista with a Sony Handycam?

Question

I am borrowing a Sony Handycam model # DCR TRV70. I am trying to capture video onto my laptop that runs Vista. I bought a USB cable that connects the two, and my computer recognizes it, but it keeps saying that I cannot install the drivers that are needed, and keeps calling it an unknown device. I do not have the CD that was included with the camera. I have been fighting with this problem for awhile...

Answer 1

I also have Sony TRV70 and my laptop does not recognize connection thru USB. But since my laptop has PCMCIA slot, I bought a PCMCIA-Firewire adaptor like: http://sewelldirect.com/firewirepcmciaca... If you have another type of PCMCIA, Express Card, it's a little price at http://www.firewire-1394.com/siig-firewi... Good luck.

Answer 2

The DCR-TRV70 is a MiniDV camcorder, so you need to capture the video via firewire, not USB.  The USB connection is for transferring stills.  If your PC hasn't already got one you'll need to install a firewire card.  They're cheap, easy to install and readily available.  You'll also need a firewire cable.

Answer 3

Is this a hard drive camera? I think they use a USB cord, but if your camera is a minidv camera

If you have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….

Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don't come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder.

If you have a mini dvd camcorder….

You will have to finalize your dvd in the camera and then put the dvd in your computer 's DVD burner (top loading only) and then you will have to convert the files (i downloaded handbrake file converter free) and import them into your editing program. Use the HELP feature in your editing program to learn about editing. Once you are ready to burn, your project will be burned to a different DVD and you can file the original away.

Answer 4

Have you tried the Sony support site?? Follow the link below.........