JVC Everio gives me "unrecognized USB device" when I try to connect to my computer.?

Question

I'm not sure why this is so difficult...I plug my camcorder, Everio GZ-MG130U into my computer, and it gives me that error message. I've got PowerCinema installed and the required patches...but no dice on the computer recognizing the camcorder. This is on Vista.

Answer 1

I'm not sure what kind of camera this is, if it's a HD camera then the USB should work, but if it's ...........

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. Make sure your camera is in playback mode.

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.

Vista sometimes has compatibility problems with Vista,