How do I get the video from my dv recorder onto my pc?

Question

I have a JVC digital video camera Model no. GR-D366EK. The software that came with it seems to only be for getting photos off the hard drive. Can i transfer the video on the tape straight onto the pc, also for some reason my pc doesnt recognise the DVC being connected via the usb cable.

Answer 1

Have you checked on JVC.com for your model number & perused the FAQ's section??

Answer 2

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.