i hav a pc, which has an IEEE 1394 slot, at the front of the pc...du i still hav to purchase a firewire card, for it to work properly, or is the cable, thsat connects the pc to the camcorder sufficient?...
thnx...
2007-09-26 08:34:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
(the problem is that apparently, the slot seems 2 b a bit large fr the cable).....
2007-09-26 08:44:00 · update #1
You might also want to verify that the cabling is connected inside of you computer. quite frequently the firewire connection is not connected to the motherboard. If you can see the firewire port in the device manager then you should be able to use it but if it isn't there the controlling drivers may not be installed or it might not be connected.
2007-09-26 08:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by JimE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ieee 1349
2017-01-18 18:01:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, no card needed. Just hook your camera up and away you go!
Of course simply plugging it in and turning on the camera would have been so much quicker than asking an Answers question.....
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If the slot (on the PC) is too big for the cable, then what you have is a 6-pin socket on the PC and a 4-pin plug at the end of your cable.
Not a problem, just go to your local big box store of electronics store and get a 6-pin cable. IEEE1394 (Firewire) has two standard calble ends - 6-pin and 4-pin. Typically 4-pin cable are self powered (like a camcorder). A 6-pin cable will not hurt it.
Just bring your current camera cable with you to make sure the end you plug into your camera is correct. MY guess is you need a 4-to-6 pin cable.
2007-09-26 08:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by wyntre_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the documentation that came with your camera, you may need to instal the software for the camera before you plug the camera into your computer.
As far as the firewire port is concerned, just because it has a port does not mean that you have 1394 capabilities or that the port is active.
Install the software first (if necessary) then plug in your camera and turn it on. It it works, no problem. If it doesn't well good luck.
2007-09-26 08:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by mad embalmer from the north II 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the computer has a 1394 slot on it then it should already have a firewire card in it. Plug the camcorder in and if it works you're good to go.
2007-09-26 08:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by Joe D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's 1394 not 1349.
Check your camcorder manual and look on the wire. It'll tell you if it's firewire.
Firewire is usually smaller than a regular USB anyway. If it plugs in okay, you're probably good to go.
2007-09-26 08:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by TameBeast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plug camera into port, turn it on, if PC detects camera, firewire is installed in motherboard, otherwise it's a froint socket not connected, buy a firewire card
2007-09-26 08:38:43 · answer #7 · answered by stu_the_kilted_scot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No if the slots there that's all you need, what you may have to do is get a cable with a different connector that fits your machine.
2007-09-26 09:28:49 · answer #8 · answered by booboo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋