Note: If your PC runs Windows Vista or Windows 8, you won't need to do this.
Once your camcorder is connected, you will need to verify that the proper driver has been selected by Windows 7.
Windows 7 comes with two i.LINK/IEEE 1394 drivers; a new one and a legacy one. For video capture, you will need to use the legacy driver. Simply follow these step-by-step instructions to make sure the right one is installed.
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
I have some old MiniDV tapes with family footage that I'm trying to get onto my PC using a sony DVCAM, model DSR-11 to be specific. I bought a dv to usb cable and hooked up everything, pressed play but can't find a way to get it to show on my PC. Do I need a specific software or program to get it to show?
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