Select the appropriate method to transfer video from a MiniDV camcorder:
After reading all the posts about downloading & installing the 1394 Legacy driver to fix glitches like this, I did so. The file downloaded just fine, but when I try to open the file using Windows installer, a message pops open for about a half-second that says 'Please wait while windows configures 1394 compliant controller. Drivers standard microsystems usb devices. This section provides installation information, specific to IEEE 1394 device drivers in Microsoft Windows 2000 and later operating systems. Vendors supplying their own IEEE 1394 device driver should make that driver a member of the Base setup class in the INF Version Section of the driver's INF file.
USB Streaming - Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit editions
It is strongly advisable that you connect your camcorder to your computer using an IEEE-1394 connector and use Picture Motion Browser Ver.5.6.01 to transfer video from a MiniDV camcorder.
Note: 'Picture Package' and 'ImageMixer Ver.1.5' supplied with Cyber-shot or Handycam are not compatible with Windows ® 7. Trilliumpc network driver download for windows.
USB Streaming - Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit editions
It is strongly advisable that you connect your camcorder to your computer using an IEEE-1394 connector and use Picture Motion Browser Ver.5.6.01 download as alternative software to “Picture Package to transfer video from a MiniDV camcorder.
Note: 'Picture Package' and 'ImageMixer Ver.1.5' supplied with Cyber-shot or Handycam are not compatible with Windows ® Vista. The 'Picture Package Uninstaller' is offered as the uninstallation tool for users who have accidentally installed these software into Windows® Vista.
USB Streaming - Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Media Center and XP operating systems only.
- Turn on the computer.
- On the computer, install the USB driver for the digital camcorder.
IMPORTANT Tec printers driver.
Only the USB driver included on the supplied CDROM will properly enable the digital camcorder for USB streaming. Alternatively, you can download the USB driver from this page. - Turn on the digital camcorder to the VTR, VCR or PLAYBACK mode.
- Turn on the USB streaming feature of the digital camcorder.
- Connect the USB cable to the digital camcorder.
- Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
- Cue the video to the beginning of the video footage to be transferred.
- Start the video capture software on the computer.
- Begin playing the recorded video in the camcorder.
If you are facing connectivity issues, please go to our Connectivity Troubleshooting Guide
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
Sony Ieee 1394 Driver
- Connect an i.LINK® cable (also known as IEEE-1394) to the i.LINK port on the digital camcorder.
- Connect the other end of the i.LINK® cable to the computer.
- Turn on the digital camcorder by moving the POWER switch to the VTR position.
- Cue the camcorder to the beginning of the video.
- Turn on the computer.
- Start the video capture software on the computer.
- Begin playing the recorded video in the camcorder.
- Begin importing the video with the capture software
NOTES
The computer i.LINK® ports and capture cards may have either 4-pin or 6-pin connections; Sony® digital camcorders use i.LINK® ports with 4 pins. If your computer only has a 6-pin i.LINK® port, then it will be necessary to use a 4-pin to 6-pin i.LINK® cable.
Audio/Video (A/V) cables
IMPORTANT
The computer must have standard Audio/Video (A/V) RCA input jacks and compatible video capture software to complete this procedure. Because there are many different video capture applications on the market and we cannot reasonably know which video capture software you are using, Sony is unable to provide specific instructions or support for software we do not manufacture. However, many video capture applications have detailed help files, including specific instructions about capturing and importing video from a camcorder to a computer.
The help files should be available in the Help menu of the video capture software or in a separate file on the software disc. If you cannot find instructions in the help file or on the disc included with your software, consult the software manufacturer for more detailed support information.
- Connect an A/V cable to the A/V output jack of the camcorder.
NOTES:
If your camcorder has standard A/V RCA output jacks, use standard A/V cables for the connection.
If your camcorder has a mini A/V output jack, use an A/V cable with a mini connection on one end. - Connect the other end of the A/V cable to the A/V input jack on the computer.
- Turn on the camcorder to the VCR, VTR or PLAYBACK mode.
- Cue the video in the camcorder to the beginning of the video footage to be transferred.
- Turn on the computer.
- Start the video capture software.
- Begin playing the video in the camcorder.
- Begin importing the video with the video capture software.
Microsoft Firewire 1394 Legacy Driver Installer
Last Updated 31 May 2011
Sony IEEE1394.a Software Development Kit
(including Driver)
is NOW AVAILABLE and FREE OF CHARGE !!!
1394 Driver Legacy
Sony is disclosing its first and complete SDK to develop and debug camera control applications for IIDC1394 Sony digital cameras using Microsoft DirectShow Application Program interface (API), or the easy to use IIDCAPI camera control API. Combined with a Sony IEEE1394 camera, this toolkit offers software engineers the opportunity to save development time and cost within an appropriate solution for their project. If you are purchasing a Sony IEEE1394 camera, you will get FREE access to this SDK. It's really easy to use . All you need is to have a good knowledge of C/C++ programming with DirectShow.
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Free Generic IIDC Firewire SDK/Drivers
Apart from the new Sony SDK we have available free generic IIDC industrial firewire camera SDK/drivers (Linux Drivers also available) . We supply these, on request, with every camera purchased - please contact us for more information. More Info -->
Commercial SDK/Drivers
Fire-iAPI™3.0 IEEE-1394 Digital Camera Development ToolKit
A complete SDK to develop and debug professional applications for IIDC 1394 Digital Cameras.
Fire-iAPI™3.0 now includes in one product both MS Stack and ubCore™ SDKs, allowing the developer to choose the most appropriate tools for his project. Same licensing scheme is valid in both environments. More Info
Image Analysis/Machine Vision Development Tools:
- MonitVision Development Kit
- Euresys eVision Vision Tools
Video Streaming Software
Application Software:
- UltraVision Lite/Pro
- StreamPix