JVC mini dv camcorder problems?

Question

when i hook the firewire cable in, sometimes, the computer doesnt detect that its connected, and when it does, this AVC complient DV camcorder which isnt what i have, and when i open it, nothing is there.

I NEED THE VIDEOS OFF THE CAMCORDER

Answer 1

Don't worry about the AVC compliant message - that's a good thing, it just means the camcorder's been detected.  Clicking on the device in Explorer or My Computer won't work though - you need to capture the video using an editor such as Windows Movie Maker.

I don't know why your camcorder isn't detected sometimes - is it switched to "Play", is the cable plugged in properly?

Answer 2

Video  Editing  Process

for starters, free Windows Movie Maker (XP-wmm2 & Vista-wmm6) provides simple & easy way to learn the ropes < click help for details>.  Venture into other video editing app ( http://video-editing-software-review.top... ) accdg. to need & skill level.

Steps:

CAPTURE VIDEO :  video stream from tape-based Vcam

a.) Connect miniDV vcam to pc via FIREWIRE cable (4 or 6 pin) for best transfer (USB w/quality concern)

b.) Set vcam mode to playback, set for capture, pause

c.) Open wmm and set to TASKS pane

d.) Click Capture from video device; wmm  controls vcam operations- on play, video stream is captured to wmm/COLLECTION

IMPORT FILES :  from pc folder

e.) Import video files*  

f.) Import other files: pics, music, narration

EDIT MOVIE:  create movie as a project

g.) Drag&drop video files from collection to TIMELINE chart below at the desired sequence

h.) Enhance video: drag&drop music, effects, transition, filter; create titles…re-edit as you wish

FINISH MOVIE: render muvee file

i.) Render/Save MUVEE to pc and/ or share- CD; Save PROJECT (work-in-progress) for future edits.

Finally, SHARE:

j.) Burn to DVD***   (wmm2 only on CD)

   ** Most video editing app include DVD authoring, otherwise, use DVD authoring programs, e.g.,  WinDVD, Nero, Encore, etc.