sony dcr-trv280 my pc doesn't recognized

i have a problem. i bought this cam corder a few months ago and i never try to use it on my computer. Now that i want to pass my daughters bigs moments to my pc, the pc wont recognize the cam corder.
i know that the cam came with a cd, but i can't find it.
i went to the sony store and they got it for $70.
is there any other program that i can use with my cam corder only in usb before i buy the cd.

 

If yu want to transfer using USb, you probably will need the drivers that were on the CD. I think that if you go directly to Sony, they will supply you a new CD if you have lost yours.
But anyway, I would not even go the USB route. Connect the camcorder using Firewire and you can use virtually any video editing program including Windows Moviemaker just to start with.

 

hi, thanks but the cam has no firewire only usb.

 

I found your USB driver, Free, at Sony,com , click on Service and Support at top of opening page, click on Drivers/Software , enter model . I`m in U.S. Problem could be with operating system. I have XP home and had to download update "genuine advantage " for it to accept my printer , scanner, etc. Also , I didn`t need to install the driver on my HP computer.Try updating plug and play at Microsoft Update. I use Nero to capture video.

 

hey, thanks for the help..

 

I can't seem to find the driver. Can someone please send me a link were i can find it? I have seriously looked everywhere. Thanks.

 

Guys, once again: you don't need a driver as long as you use the Firewire port, and it results also a much higher quality transfer.

@bigangel: this cam does have Firewire. The port is right above the USB connection. On this picture it is the middle one:

 

thanks for all your help TPFKAS.
I didn't notice the firewire, because i bouth it on a pawn shop.
I'm still trying all the functions that the cam corder has.
did you know where i can find the cable for the firewire.

thanks again

 

I actually downloaded the software from a torrent. It included the driver installation so i got mine to work using the usb. Thanks though, i might have to resort to the i-link later down the road.

 

In any decent PC shop they will sell Firewire cable for a few dollars.
You can also buy them online all over the place. You need a 6 to 4 pin cable.

 

thanks again,for everithing.

 

Hi all,

Following this thread, I too am having problems. I downloaded and installed the driver for USB and still my Dell does not recognize it. Any suggestions? I will go out and buy a Firewire cable today as well - can you confirm that no driver is necessary when using Firewire to connect the TRV280 to a PC?

Thanks,

MIke

 

Correct, if you use Firewire you do not require a driver; it's plug'n'play...

 

I am looking now at Firewire cables. There is 4-4, 4-6, 6-6 pins. My laptop likes 4 pins (inspecting with a flaslight). I don't have the video camera with me - is it 6 pin (referencing above thread)?

 

The camcorder has a 4-pin connection like most camcorders. Usually laptops have 4-pin and desktop have 6-pin connections.

 

Excellent, that makes sense. Thank you very much. Will be working on this today.

Mike

 

Ok that worked effortlessly. Firewire is awesome. 4-4 to my laptop. Thanks TPFKAS!
Mike