My DV camcorder transfers via Firewire, but my computer doesn't have a Firewire port. Does this product work for that as well?
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No. The Canopus uses a "IEEE" "1394" cable which is different than say the old fire wire. If you are using an Apple computer you can get a conversion cable at any computer store or online. If you are using a PC you need to install a firewire card. They are inexpensive and can be done easily if you know how to open you computer.
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For a laptop get one of these: "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BthebohwsDk"For a desktop, get one of these: "http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA;=0&Order;=BESTMATCH&Description;=firewire+card&N;=-1&isNod;eId=1"
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If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port you'll need to purchase one (you can purchase FireWire cards for both Desktop and Laptop computers). The ADVC110 is NOT a replacement for a FireWire card -- it is simply a digitizer for LIVE video and audio (not for file transfer). If your computer does not have FireWire you'll have to purchase a device that can take the analog output (composite -- yellow, red, and white RCA cables) and turn that into a digital signal (such as over USB) into your computer... but having TWO digitizers (the ADVC110 and whatever analog-to-USB digitizer you have) is somewhat pointless, unless your camera ONLY outputs live audio and video through FireWire (I don't know of any cameras that ONLY output via FireWire -- almost every camera out there, including HD cameras, include some form of composite output).
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If your computer is a PC, then there are plenty of add-in cards for desktops and slide-in adapters for laptops. I would investigate adding the firewire port to the PC before purchasing the Canopus. If you solve that relatively simple problem, then the Canopus should work beautifully! I also had to add a firewire card to my desktop because it did not have one, but it was as simple as shutting down the PC, inserting the add-in card into my PCI slot, boot up and install the driver for my add-in card. Most any geek will be happy to help you do this. Then when I connected the Canopus to the newly added card, it all worked without additional Canopus drivers. If your computer is a PC, then there are plenty of add-in cards for desktops and slide-in adapters for laptops. I would investigate adding the firewire port to the PC before purchasing the Canopus. If you solve that relatively simple problem, then the Canopus should work beautifully! I also had to add a firewire card to my desktop because it did not have one, but it was as simple as shutting down the PC, inserting the add-in card into my PCI slot, boot up and install the driver for my add-in card. Most any geek will be happy to help you do this. Then when I connected the Canopus to the... » Read More If your computer is a PC, then there are plenty of add-in cards for desktops and slide-in adapters for laptops. I would investigate adding the firewire port to the PC before purchasing the Canopus. If you solve that relatively simple problem, then the Canopus should work beautifully! I also had to add a firewire card to my desktop because it did not have one, but it was as simple as shutting down the PC, inserting the add-in card into my PCI slot, boot up and install the driver for my add-in card. Most any geek will be happy to help you do this. Then when I connected the Canopus to the newly added card, it all worked without additional Canopus drivers. « Show Less
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I checked my manual and can find nothing relating to a firewire port. I also looked for a reference to IEEE and could find nothing on that either. It has HDMI ports, ethernet, and USB ports. Hope this helps. Wouldn't this type of port be listed in the tech list? Good luck finding what you need.
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My unit came with a 6 pin firewire and I have transferred many hours of video using RCA connectors plugged into a VCR and to the ADV110, 6 pin firewire from ADV110 to the computer. Works great and no power supply needed. The wording on the box refers to a 4 pin firewire needing external power. Reference the picture of the ADV110 on the box, the connection for the 6 pin fire wire is located on the opposite side of the unit from the RCA connectors and is not pictured.
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Yes it is... But you have to adjust the FireWire setting from regular to HDV FireWire
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Hi, thanks for your email, sony TRV140 has USB port as well as Firewire port, Firewire port is for transferring video data and usb port is for transferring pictures, some people use USB port for video transfer but that is very slow.Take care, Norman.
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Besides "standard" Video-AudioRight-AudioLeft RCA jacks (yellow-red-white), this camera does not have USB output. Instead it has the IEEE 1394 interface. This 4-pin interface is called "iLink" by Sony, and "Firewire" by Apple. Many laptop computers have this special interface built-in, and you can also get a PC plug-in board. I have seen but not yet tried out USB-to-Firewire adaptor cables. The IEEE-1394 interface socket has various sizes. The one in this camera is one of 2 small sizes and the one in a computer may be the larger size or a smaller size. You have to buy a cable with the correct cable ends. -- Milo Tsukroff --
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If Firewire works on your computer already, then adding this hub should be fine. I've used it with Mac OS X and Windows XP on the Mac. I have multiple chained together connecting my Hard Drives, D-VCR, Cable Box and TV... all at the same time.
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Indeed, there is a DV (FireWire IEEE 1394) connection on the GS500, enabling easy transfer of video to any Mac with a FireWire port! You have to buy your own 4-pin to 6-pin connecting cable, but other than that, this product is *COMPLETELY* compatible with Macintosh!
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I use fire wire. The camera has that port on the back you pc must have a version of fire wire. 4 pin 6 pin and so on.
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The USB to Firewire ordered was not effective connecting my Panasonic to the new Dell computer, which hasno RCA, firewire, or S-cable ports; only the USB. Tried this on other computers available and the same result was had. I'm still trying to connect my Panasonic cancorder to the Dell computer.
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No! Firewire technology is entirly diffeernect. If you do not have a thunderbolt port on your computer firewire will not work
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Yes, that's the cable; it's also known as firewire. You can find the Elura 100 manual online to identify the cable you need. I got one from Amazon for very little money. To transfer, you need the iMovie program. Any edition (06HD, 08, etc) will work. If you have iMovie, your iMac should recognize your camcorder as soon as you plug it in and turn it on. If you have an newer iMac without firewire ports, people say that you can get an adapter for thunderbolt to firewire.
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This is a CAT 5 cable, otherwise known as an Ethernet cable. Although the cable can transmit picture and sound, generally it is not used for that purpose. The transfer from computer to another device is usually done via FireWire, USB, HDMI, Svideo with some methods transferring both video and sound, and some requiring a separate audio transfer. Your DVR and/or laptop should have instructions detailing the transfer methods, and the required cables.
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Yes you can live stream. It has a DV CONNECTOR. You will need a FireWire port on your computer to transfer your tapes, or live stream.You will have a challenge finding a computer that will be compatible with your CAM. So much so that I sent my cam back to the sender after trying a plethora of times.This is an older model, (maybe it came out in 98). I highly suggest you purchase a newer model. My two cents...
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I just bought this camera, plugged it in today to my Macbook Pro, used the dv/firewire cable. It works fine with iMovie with no tweaking. But downloading is in actual time, so slow. just rewind your tape, put the little wheel on view and hit import.
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Sorry I can't help here as I have a PC, please see the other answers below. Seems you need a firewire 400 to 800 cable or adapter.
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HollyLime: Yes it does. On the upper right side of the camera, notice a plastic cover. Unsnap it and you will see three ports: AV MIC and DV. DV is your firwire port, aka ieee 1394.