My computer is not reading my usb jack? pls help...?

Question

i am trying to connect my video camera to my computer but its not reading my usb connection? what could be wrong? thx

im on windows vista and my camera is a sony digital video camera and it uses mini dv tapes.

Answer 1

try using another usb cable.maybe its damaged resulting to no connection from your camera.

Answer 2

Make sure your camera is compatible with Vista by going to the Sony website.

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.

Answer 3

That's because you need to connect with an iLink or firewire cable!! You also need a firewire port on your PC. Check with Sony support for Vista compatibility with your camcorder. Follow the link below>>>>>>>>

Answer 4

must be USB 2.0 maybe (look if ur computer has USB 2.0)