I have a SONY Mini DV camcorder and I cannot connect to my PC for DVD burning. The PC (Windows XP) does not 'see' the camcorder when I connect the firewire cable. I tried it with my friend's Canon camcorder and it connected instantly. So I know it cant be the PC or cable; it must be an issue with the camcorder. Anyone here have similar problems? Any solutions?
Thanks,
Steve:mad:
Have you tried it the other way round Steve - connecting your Sony to his pc? If the Sony isn't recognised there either, it's time for a complaint.
If we both have Windows XP (which we do), should it matter? I assume my PC is OK because his camcorder connected right away, so I assume my firewire settings and cable :confused: are good...........or am I assuming too much?
the only bit that doesn't work for you is the camcorder.
BUT
does that mean the camcorder is faulty ? or that it just doesn't like your pc ?
if you connect your camcorder to his pc and it works ... camera is ok
if it doesn't .... there is a high chance the camcorder is faulty.
you also don't know if all settings on both pc's are identical , and one slight change may make a difference.
have you
1. disabled firewire networking ?
2. disabled firewall on firewire networking ?
I have both firewires disabled.............................what was that last suggestion?
firewire should be enabled , but firewire networking disabled.
you need to check windows firewall and check it isn't firewalling the firewire (ieee1394) connections.
Im confused...........................here is what I have NOW:
1394 Net adapter disabled
1394 Net adapter #2 disabled\
Intel Pro 100 network connection enabled (for the intenet)
Firewire networking is a computer-to-computer network system just as Ethernet, you need to disable it for camcorder operations to work. If this networking is enabled, the PC's trying to find another PC rather than a camcorder.
thanks alan .......
Where do I find Firewire networking on the device mgr?
Your camera could be faulty. Eliminate this by checking the camera on a different PC.
I have at least one camera that has to have the 4 pin firewire cable pushed in really firmly in order to connect.
Both Tom and Gary have already said that, we're all waiting for a report on that test.
The camcorder wasnt seen on another PC either. I cant imagine why all the functions on the camcoder work fine except uploading video to a DVD burner via firewire...............I am at a LOSS...........................and very frustrated..................:mad:
The camcorder wasnt seen on another PC either. I cant imagine why all the functions on the camcoder work fine except uploading video to a DVD burner via firewire...............I am at a LOSS...........................and very frustrated..................:mad:
so the camera is probably faulty as we suggested .... it's firewire port may be damaged or never working from day 1.
OK, so now you know that there's a fault on the camera. Time to visit a proper repair shop.