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More info?)
I believe I have found what I need to do to allow the use of the firewire
connection, but still do not have success in transferring the video. Any
insights would be appreciated.
"DVD" wrote:
> I have had similar problems without resolution.
>
> The video camera is plugged in and in the playback position.
> It is connected by firewire and when you plug in the camera the pc pings and
> recognizes the new hardware.
> There are no conflicts shown in device manager. The SONY camera is clearly
> identified in Device Manager.
>
> I do have SP2 installed (Windows XP Home) Excuse my ignorance, but where do
> I go to allow use of the firewire port in Security center.
>
> "Graham Hughes" wrote:
>
> > You have the cam powered by mains?
> > Turned on in the vcr/playback position?
> > Connected by firewire?
> > When you connect do you get the xp ping and found new hardware bubble?
> > There are no conflicts shown in device manager?
> > After connecting can you see the cam in device manager listed as a sony cam?
> > Do you have sp2 installed? If so have you allowed use of the firewire port
> > from the security centre?
> >
> >
> > --
> > Graham Hughes
> > MVP Digital Media
> > www.dvds2treasure.com
> > www.simplydv.com
> >
> >
> > "stuart" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:0d1f01c4c031$ca361910$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> > > hi all just bought a sony mini dv pc107e, with fire wire
> > > card and lead + ulead videostudio 8,
> > >
> > > i have been on movie maker but it just keeps saying that
> > > an unknown error has occured my py comp shown my fire
> > > wire card and sony cam,
> > >
> > > spoke to ulead today, they say it is somthing with
> > > windows xp home, any clues on where i need to be going,
> >
> >
> >