Is it possible to view video from a JVC GR-D7770 on the computer?

Question

I have a jvc gr-d7770, and I need to get the video on to my computer. i have a cord, but I can only view from the memory card, but the video is on a tape. Is it even possible to watch the video on the computer, and then capture the video to put it on a disc? Do i need special software? What program should I use to watch the video?? Thanks!!!

Answer 1

Did you mean a GR-D770?  If so it's a MiniDV camcorder and you'll need to capture the video via firewire.  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.

Once everything's connected you can capture and edit the video with Windows Movie Maker (it should already be on your PC), save it as DV-AVI (it's under Save on My Computer, Best quality show more choices, Other settings) and then write it to DVD using DVD Flick.

Answer 2

Purchase a ieee1394 firewire to i.link cable somewhere and plug it into your firewire port in your computer. If your computer does not have firewire, then you will need to purchase a firewire pci card.

No, there is no such thing as firewire to usb, and any halfa-s-s-ed adapter you find on ebay will damage your pc.

You will need some recording and movie dubbing software.....like the vegas studio package....unless you want to use windows movie maker which is aweful.....the vegas studio package is about $54.95.....it has everything you need to record the video through firewire onto your pc, edit it and encode it to a dvd and burn.....

Honestly.....I didnt know $200 video cameras existed.....the cheapest video camera I've ever bought was $2200....and I was 16.

Think about this carefully.....TVs depreciate, and so do cars.....memories are priceless.....try to spend a little more on devices that have to ability to store memories.....and less on unnecessary comforts....