Transfering Videos from Camcorder to Computer- No Sound?

Question

I have a Sony Handycam, model DCR-HC26. I've installed the program that comes with the camcorder (Picture Package v1.5.1) , and I am now trying to get videos off my cam to the computer. I am using the Video Capturing tool. the video is there, but there is no sound. As it is "capturing," sound does come out. But when I look at it later, there is none. Speakers are up, no mute. Does anyone know what's wrong and how to fix it?

Thanks

Answer 1

Stop using USB and use Firewire. If your computer does not have a firewire port, install one - easy if you have an available PCI slot (desktop) or PCMCIA port (laptop).

Your camera is miniDV tape based. You need to use the DV port and connect a firewire cable (was not included in the box) and connect to the firewire port on your computer. The most common firewire cable for this is 4-pin to 6-pin.

Firewire, IEEE1394 and i.Link are all the same thing.

Answer 2

Don't use Picture Package either. Spend $20 and buy Nero 6 on ebay (for capturing, writiing dvds). Make sure you capture compressed avi, not mpg, mpg is iffy as far as capturing sound.