JVC hard disc camcorder to link to computer to download video
2006-09-20 09:22:35 · 7 answers · asked by julie 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
There is no firewire on hard disc camcorders as they record in mpeg2 and or mpeg4 which is incompatible with firewire (which requires DV video). You connect the camcorder to your computer via USB and the hard drive will appear as a removable drive and you just drag and drop the contents over to your pc. You will have to edit with the supplied software or an mpeg2 compatible editing prog (or convert from mpeg2 to DV if needs be).
If you require a simple mpeg2 editor and means to convert to other formats I can recommend mpeg streamclip (Mac and windows).
2006-09-20 09:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by emread2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
On your camcorder you will find a little port which like this:
http://support.axiolearning.org/images/kyc/laptop/firewire.jpg
or possibly:
http://support.axiolearning.org/images/kyc/laptop/firewire.jpg
It may be hidden behind a "rubber cover" and will ahve either i.Link or 1394 or Firewire written on it.
The other end goes ito a firewire port on your computer. If you do not have you can buy a firewire adaptor which connects to a USB port instead. A small local it shop will have them cheap.
http://www.bytezone.com.au/images/Anypak_USB_to_mini_USB_cable.jpg
I recommend you take the JVC cable with you to the IT shop to make sure you get the right cable.
EDIT: I've had a look at the JVC UK website and their hard disk cameras seems to have USB2 (High Speed USB) not firewire
http://www.jvc.co.uk/product-list.php?id=100094
2006-09-20 16:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by nads 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need a Fireware Cable. One end connects to a Fireware port in your PC and the other end, usually a small usb goes into the Cam Corder. Not all PC's have a Firewire port though. You can easily add one to your PC, simply get one from PC World, take the back off the computor and slot in a new Firewire / USB Port next to your exising USB Ports.Cost about £25.00 for a Firewire / USB Port and £10.00 for the cable
2006-09-20 16:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by Big Tall Paul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually this port is covered by a small rubber flap.
It is different on every camcorder. Only your manual can tell you. If you lost your manual, look on JVC's website.
2006-09-20 16:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by Gentle Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under one of the flaps which have the same shape as the firewire cable like a Vshaped port. Don't force it but you see if the shape is correct and then try the cable.
2006-09-20 16:33:52 · answer #5 · answered by Zana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep stabbing it into all the holes on your camcorder untill it fits!
2006-09-20 16:31:00 · answer #6 · answered by bex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to look on the camcorder
there should be a hole somewhere that looks similar to usb but shaped different. didnt it come with cables and instructions. its not going to be easy for anyone to help you here with out seeing the cam. good luck
2006-09-20 16:29:02 · answer #7 · answered by ian6868 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋