I want to use my Sony Handycam (DCR-TRV840) &amp; export video via RCA cables to a new HP Envy (It only has USB 2.0 and 3.0 inputs). I have Windows 8. Will this work? Has anybody tried this?
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It will work as a transport for the video/audio signals, yes. You will need some type of video editing program with which to capture the stream of data coming from your camera through this device. Windows Movie Maker, for instance. The best way (quality) to pull video from your camera is using its IEEE-1394 port (FireWire), but the HP Envy doesn't have that port. Edit - this worked fine for me. You can always return if there are issues.
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I have an HP Envy which I believe is windows 8. The mouse works fine for me.
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I assume you are using the USB connector. I haven't tried it on Windows 8 but I guess you need an up-to-date driver, if you can find. I had difficulty to make the USB work well on Windows 7 therefore I used the xlr connector and a pre-amp, instead of spending hours to look for and test the USB driver.
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Yes. I installed Nero 8 Ultra on My Windows 7 HP Laptop and it works perfectly. Haven't had an issue in 3 years. I been using it all week making videos of home movies and copying DVDs for Christmas presents. Von Ehman
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Hi Patrick, Sony DCRSR45 Camcorder doesn't support USB live streaming.-Vincent
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Probably not. I've had two Sony camcorders, and both have come with software and cables for importing video from the camera onto a computer. Using the appropriate software and connection that Sony provided will be much faster for importing video, as this device is only capturing the signal as fast as it is played (like a VCR). My older camcorder connected to a firewire port (also known as IEEE 1394) which is not always found in newer laptops/pcs, so if you were desperate, you could use the ION. My newer one uses PMB software and the camera connects to a USB 2.0 port. In some cases, you can save to a memory stick and then use a card reader on your pc for the memory stick. Good luck Diane
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Probably not. I've had two Sony camcorders, and both have come with software and cables for importing video from the camera onto a computer. Using the appropriate software and connection that Sony provided will be much faster for importing video, as this device is only capturing the signal as fast as it is played (like a VCR). My older camcorder connected to a firewire port (also known as IEEE 1394) which is not always found in newer laptops/pcs, so if you were desperate, you could use the ION. My newer one uses PMB software and the camera connects to a USB 2.0 port. In some cases, you can save to a memory stick and then use a card reader on your pc for the memory stick. Good luck Diane Probably not. I've had two Sony camcorders, and both have come with software and cables for importing video from the camera onto a computer. Using the appropriate software and connection that Sony provided will be much faster for importing video, as this device is only capturing the signal as fast as it is played (like a VCR). My older camcorder connected to a firewire port (also known as IEEE 1394) which is not always found in newer laptops/pcs, so if you were desperate, you could use the ION. My newer one uses PMB software and the camera connects to a USB 2.0 port. In some cases, you can... » Read More Probably not. I've had two Sony camcorders, and both have come with software and cables for importing video from the camera onto a computer. Using the appropriate software and connection that Sony provided will be much faster for importing video, as this device is only capturing the signal as fast as it is played (like a VCR). My older camcorder connected to a firewire port (also known as IEEE 1394) which is not always found in newer laptops/pcs, so if you were desperate, you could use the ION. My newer one uses PMB software and the camera connects to a USB 2.0 port. In some cases, you can save to a memory stick and then use a card reader on your pc for the memory stick. Good luck Diane « Show Less
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When you plug in the camera Win 7 loaded the driver for me. It came up with a Microsoft Driver from 6/21/2006 ver. 6.1.7601.17514. The file it uses is usbvideo.sys buried in the drivers directory. I copied the app to a dir and opened it went to preview and the picture came up in the window. Hopefully this helps.
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This is compatible with Windows 8, I use it on an Acer S7 running Windows 8 myself. But you need a USB 3 port and it does not look like the HP laptop you mentioned has it.
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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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I have only used it with my Panasonic video camera and computer running Windows 8. Works fine there.
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I can't say for sure since I gifted it to my brother, but I don't know why it wouldn't be since it is a USB device and is being used with a Microsoft OS. A driver for Windows 8 is available. On a personal note, it only has VGA capability and I opted for 720p. Much better picture quality.
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Hi Moscowite, I have only tried on a post 2011 27"all in one iMac, and its no go. I would be very surprised if it works on windows at all. sadly my windows laptop is not available to try it. Also it was developed by Belkin/Apple as a joint project. At the moment I have a brand new Belkin360 which I have no use for. If you determine it does work on windows, I would be delighted, theoretically if your windows laptop has a USB3 high speed port, then it might run ok. Bare in mind also it will round down the 1450 HD, to 720, so it will reduce picture quality a little. I have seen it run on a pre 2011 Mac and it looked very good, some loss of definition, however no noticeable drag increase on gaming. ATB John Hi Moscowite, I have only tried on a post 2011 27"all in one iMac, and its no go. I would be very surprised if it works on windows at all. sadly my windows laptop is not available to try it. Also it was developed by Belkin/Apple as a joint project. At the moment I have a brand new Belkin360 which I have no use for. If you determine it does work on windows, I would be delighted, theoretically if your windows laptop has a USB3 high speed port, then it might run ok. Bare in mind also it will round down the 1450 HD, to 720, so it will reduce picture quality a little. I have seen it run on... » Read More Hi Moscowite, I have only tried on a post 2011 27"all in one iMac, and its no go. I would be very surprised if it works on windows at all. sadly my windows laptop is not available to try it. Also it was developed by Belkin/Apple as a joint project. At the moment I have a brand new Belkin360 which I have no use for. If you determine it does work on windows, I would be delighted, theoretically if your windows laptop has a USB3 high speed port, then it might run ok. Bare in mind also it will round down the 1450 HD, to 720, so it will reduce picture quality a little. I have seen it run on a pre 2011 Mac and it looked very good, some loss of definition, however no noticeable drag increase on gaming. ATB John « Show Less
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If you have an USB port then you can add this device to setup a dual monitor with HP all in one. Check the port and see if it's USB3.0 (blue connector in the center of the port), if not, then it's USB2.0 and it will probably run choppier with videos.
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The drivers you need to find are pretty easy to download if you know what components you have. I'm answering this on mine I finished up a few months ago. The only driver I haven't found yet is for the webcam and they don't have a manufacturer listed anywhere. If you have any questions let me know.
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I have HP Envy 15 (no touchscreen) and it works fine with Win 8.1. I wish it were usb 3.0, but oh well.
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Well if you got the cam to work period with windows 7 you did good. I have yet to get the cam to even work like my other cams. Works best as a dummy cam. You get what you pay for and it's junk.