how do I get video from mini-tape to computer hard drive?
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The outputs are MiniDV or encoded. The knowledge you seek comes from the computer side where someone can tell you about the hardware and software for digitizing the video and audio signals.
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Use a FireWire cable. Plug it into your computer and use a program like iMovie to capture the footage.
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The way I have done it is using the camera's software via the cables it came with.
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I transfer the video from tape to computer using a special cable which has a camera plug in on one and a 1394 p;ug on the computer end. ( Firewire cable )
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You can also use the SanDisk without a Computer. Just plug into your TV or VCR's RCA jacks and go.-Mike
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Attach the USB cable to the camera and hook it to a computer. Go to the same place you would see your hard drives on your computer and the data should be visible there.
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By simply connecting JVC to PC via usb cable. Than the operative system will recognize it as an external hard drive. At this point you can copy/paste or delete videos and photos.
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I have had this same problem. Trying to take tapes and convert them to DVD. I have found they only way that you will get a fire wall on your computer is to install the usb. Or get an old computer that already has it. I have spent LOTS of money on cables etc. I finally took it to a shop and this is what they told me. Don't waste you money on this set. NOT excited when it arrived. Very cheaply made. It now is in a junk drawer just in case........If you know what I mean. I would love to know if you can find another way. Still can't edit....Gave up for the time being. Cost too much to have it done at Costco. LOL I have had this same problem. Trying to take tapes and convert them to DVD. I have found they only way that you will get a fire wall on your computer is to install the usb. Or get an old computer that already has it. I have spent LOTS of money on cables etc. I finally took it to a shop and this is what they told me. Don't waste you money on this set. NOT excited when it arrived. Very cheaply made. It now is in a junk drawer just in case........If you know what I mean. I would love to know if you can find another way. Still can't edit....Gave up for the time being. Cost too much to... » Read More I have had this same problem. Trying to take tapes and convert them to DVD. I have found they only way that you will get a fire wall on your computer is to install the usb. Or get an old computer that already has it. I have spent LOTS of money on cables etc. I finally took it to a shop and this is what they told me. Don't waste you money on this set. NOT excited when it arrived. Very cheaply made. It now is in a junk drawer just in case........If you know what I mean. I would love to know if you can find another way. Still can't edit....Gave up for the time being. Cost too much to have it done at Costco. LOL « Show Less
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Hi Daniel M., this Sony Handycam doesn't support file transfer to a computer. It doesn't have any input jack to connect a USB or a Firewire. Only available jacks are A/V output for viewing videos to a TV or VCR. Ely
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I am not very technical, so I am going to try the flash disk, but the information booklet says you can use an external USB drive or hard drive in PVR file format.
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I have done it, but it requires special software. Just Google "VHS to DVD software" and you should find some options that suit your needs.
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You will still need a Laptop to accomplish this. A flashdrive is not self powered, nor an external hard-drive. This is why you need to hook up the Flip Video Camera to the Laptop, hook up the flashdrive, or external hard-drive then go to "My Computer" click and open the Flip Video Camera, dive into the folder containing your video files then open up your flashdrive/external hard-drive folder and drag and drop the files. The software makes it easier, within the Flip Software select all the files you want to save then choose "export" or "save as" and choose a destination ex. flashdrive/external hard-drive. You will still need a Laptop to accomplish this. A flashdrive is not self powered, nor an external hard-drive. This is why you need to hook up the Flip Video Camera to the Laptop, hook up the flashdrive, or external hard-drive then go to "My Computer" click and open the Flip Video Camera, dive into the folder containing your video files then open up your flashdrive/external hard-drive folder and drag and drop the files. The software makes it easier, within the Flip Software select all the files you want to save then choose "export" or "save as" and... » Read More You will still need a Laptop to accomplish this. A flashdrive is not self powered, nor an external hard-drive. This is why you need to hook up the Flip Video Camera to the Laptop, hook up the flashdrive, or external hard-drive then go to "My Computer" click and open the Flip Video Camera, dive into the folder containing your video files then open up your flashdrive/external hard-drive folder and drag and drop the files. The software makes it easier, within the Flip Software select all the files you want to save then choose "export" or "save as" and choose a destination ex. flashdrive/external hard-drive. « Show Less
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You should be able to plug it in any USB port on your desktop or laptop. The computer will ask you what you want to do. Just open files and search for the video that's on the disk.
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Memory card for pictures only and tape for capturing video or portable hard drive that connects via FireWire
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I have not been able to do that yet with USB or CD. Only format I know of would be the tape deck.
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It uses minidv tapes. The picture shows a hard drive attachment that will record direct to disk. But it is pretty expensive. It can shoot HDV, DVCAM, and DV to miniDV tape.
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This item records to micro sd card so you can view the video files on your PC.
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the hard drive shows up under my computer in windows os. may be easier to take the micro sd card out of glasses and use an adapter with your computer. i'm not sure you can use these as a web cam.
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you can use 2.0 or 3.0 usb cables but not tape unless you have adapter. You can transfer video from PC to this external hard drive using either USB fine.