1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Sony DCR-HC20 help with transferring from camera to computer

Discussion in 'Digital camcorders' started by Erica1976, Dec 15, 2008.

  1. Erica1976

    Erica1976 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2008
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    11
    Ok, after being on with Sony all night *lol*--I finally realized that I can't upload more then 10 minutes at a time. So I am using Windows Movie Maker to upload my video.

    Everything went great until I played it back. There is no audio. Can you guys think of anything I am doing wrong?

    I am using Windows XP..

    Any help would be appreciated!!!
     
  2. GrandpaBW

    GrandpaBW Active member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2004
    Messages:
    3,730
    Likes Received:
    17
    Trophy Points:
    68
    Is your camcorder connected to the computer, via firewire? If it is connected, via USB, then that could be your problem.
     
  3. Erica1976

    Erica1976 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2008
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    11
    Yes it is connected USB...I don't know much about Firewire...Did it come with the firewire cord??
     
  4. GrandpaBW

    GrandpaBW Active member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2004
    Messages:
    3,730
    Likes Received:
    17
    Trophy Points:
    68
    No, you have to purchase the firewire cable, separately. You don't necessarily have to purchase a Sony cable, but don't get a cheap one.

    I have a Belkin cable, and mine works fine, with my Sony DCR-HC96 camcorder.
     
  5. Erica1976

    Erica1976 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2008
    Messages:
    3
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    11
    Ok, so I went out and bought an adapter for my computer as I do not have a firwire port. I bought the firwire cable--but when I plug all of that in--and start Windows Movie Maker--it is not recognizing the camera...I am running Vista on this particular computer (laptop)..

    Can you think of anything?

    I am pulling my hair out...
     
  6. PFloyd

    PFloyd Regular member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2006
    Messages:
    230
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    Don't use windows movie maker. Download WinDV. (Not WinDVD). It is free and one of the best dv capture programs out there. You need to capture in AVI which it does.
     
  7. typethree

    typethree Guest

    Thanks for taking the time to write it.
     
  8. GrandpaBW

    GrandpaBW Active member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2004
    Messages:
    3,730
    Likes Received:
    17
    Trophy Points:
    68
    ?
     
  9. PFloyd

    PFloyd Regular member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2006
    Messages:
    230
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    26
    Double ??
     
  10. vegas1123

    vegas1123 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2008
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    11
    did you ever solve your problem Erica? If not, I have the same set up, maybe I could help you.
     

Share This Page