I have a Sony DCR-PC55E PAL Handycam. What type of i.Link cable do i need to connect to PC?

Question

I was told I need it to connect to my PC that uses Windows Vista. I do not know if I need 4 pin or six pin or nine pin i.Link Cable.

Answer 1

The camcorder end will always be 4 pin, it's the PC end that can vary.  6 pin is the most common, but some laptops, especially Sony, use 4 pin.  Given that the camcorder socket is 4 pin, compare it with your PC's socket - if it's the same it must be 4 pin to 4 pin, if it's different you'll need 4 pin to 6 pin.  btw, iLink is also known as firewire or IEEE1394.  When you come to buy your cable you can get any generic one - you don't need a Sony or any other brand name.