Using sony handycam on cmptr w/ Pinnacle Dazzle on Studio 10???

Question

I have a sony Handycam.

I bought the Pinnacle Dazzle so i could connect it to my Dell computer.

I installed all the hardware that came along with it, along with Studio 10 quickstart.

I connected everything but it keeps giving me this error message saying that its not connected? i really dont understand and i need help!!

Answer 1

The only reason you would need the dazzle is if you have an analog camcorder.

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.

If you have an analog (VHS) camcorder…

You need an analog converter, either internal card or external such as the dazzle. It's very easy to use and come with good software. You would hook your analog VHS camera or VCR to the analog converter, the dazzle and then hook the dazzle to your PC. The dazzle cost around 70.00 , but worth the money if you have a lot of VHS to tapes to convert.

Answer 2

did you install the update from dazzle seams like i had that trouble to start with make sure you are in right port in put and out put on camera i have the setup in my computer works great but there is an update

mine is pinnacle not dazzle