WMM doesn't recognize my Sony DCR-TRV350

Hello,

I have been trying exhaustively to get my computers to recognize my Sony
Digital 8 camcorder, model # DCR-TRV350, using FireWire. I have tried using
my Windows XP desktop and a newer Dell laptop running Windows Vista Ultimate.
The desktop has a 6-pin FireWire port and the laptop has a 4-pin FireWire
port. Both machines do not recognize the camcorder. On the laptop, which is
nowmy primary machine, the error message reads, "Import Video couldnot find a
compatible digital video device. Verify ..." The desktop error message is
similar, although I think that it used to be called "Capture Video" then
instead of "Import Video". I have also tried using other Capture software
including Roxio Easy Creator 9.0 and that doesn't list my camcorder as a
capoture device either.

When the camcorder is in "VTR" or playback mode, and is connected to a
computer via FireWire, the screen of the camcorder reads "DV IN." Sony claims
that there is no setting to change to "DV OUT" and that this message on the
screen simply confirms connectivity of the damcorder to a FireWire port on
another device.

Initially, I thought that the DV port on the camcorder may be broken, since
I'm experiencing the same issue on two different machines, using two separate
cables (one 6-pin to 4-pin and the other is 4-pin to 4-pin). However, the
camcorder screen reads "DV IN" upon the FireWire cable connection to the
computer. If I unplug the cable from either end, the "DV IN" message
disappears. Is it possible the DV port on the camcorder is only
semi-functional? Basically only able to detect a connection, but unable to
pass through any data?

Now, I know the cables and FireWire ports on both PCs are working properly.
I know the DV port has some functionality. On this basis, I'm pretty certain
the problem lies with the camcorder, which Sony refuses to admit, but where?
I think there is a setting somewhere in the camcorder's menu to change to "DV
OUT". I really want this to work since I've read that USB streaming is
slower, and produces pixelation.

The only other problem could be drivers. There are no FireWire drivers. Nor
are there any USB drivers for Windows Vista on the Sony support page for my
product, because Sony claims that Windows OS'es come preloaded with their
drivers. There are drivers for XP, but they are USB drivers. I can connect
and capture via USB, only on the XP machine. Since the Vista laptop is may
main machine now, I really want to get the FireWire connection working.

I've NEVER been able to capture / import video (via FireWire) to date. I was
hoping this operation would FINALLY work for me on my new laptop, but I am
disappointed again!

PLEASE HELP. Any thoughts or advice would be very helpful. Any one resolve a
similar issue?

try the WinDV utility, used to copy files from the camcorder to the
computer, or vice versa... link on my website's Setup Movie Maker > Other
Software page.

put a blank tape in and see if you can copy a file from the computer to the
camcorder... using either Movie Maker or WinDV

and be sure you're camcorder setting is on standard play, not LP.
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PapaJohn


"CRiBPieCe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:188DC898-0B5D-4A5B-8AD9-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello,
>
> I have been trying exhaustively to get my computers to recognize my Sony
> Digital 8 camcorder, model # DCR-TRV350, using FireWire. I have tried
> using
> my Windows XP desktop and a newer Dell laptop running Windows Vista
> Ultimate.
> The desktop has a 6-pin FireWire port and the laptop has a 4-pin FireWire
> port. Both machines do not recognize the camcorder. On the laptop, which
> is
> nowmy primary machine, the error message reads, "Import Video couldnot
> find a
> compatible digital video device. Verify ..." The desktop error message is
> similar, although I think that it used to be called "Capture Video" then
> instead of "Import Video". I have also tried using other Capture software
> including Roxio Easy Creator 9.0 and that doesn't list my camcorder as a
> capoture device either.
>
> When the camcorder is in "VTR" or playback mode, and is connected to a
> computer via FireWire, the screen of the camcorder reads "DV IN." Sony
> claims
> that there is no setting to change to "DV OUT" and that this message on
> the
> screen simply confirms connectivity of the damcorder to a FireWire port on
> another device.
>
> Initially, I thought that the DV port on the camcorder may be broken,
> since
> I'm experiencing the same issue on two different machines, using two
> separate
> cables (one 6-pin to 4-pin and the other is 4-pin to 4-pin). However, the
> camcorder screen reads "DV IN" upon the FireWire cable connection to the
> computer. If I unplug the cable from either end, the "DV IN" message
> disappears. Is it possible the DV port on the camcorder is only
> semi-functional? Basically only able to detect a connection, but unable to
> pass through any data?
>
> Now, I know the cables and FireWire ports on both PCs are working
> properly.
> I know the DV port has some functionality. On this basis, I'm pretty
> certain
> the problem lies with the camcorder, which Sony refuses to admit, but
> where?
> I think there is a setting somewhere in the camcorder's menu to change to
> "DV
> OUT". I really want this to work since I've read that USB streaming is
> slower, and produces pixelation.
>
> The only other problem could be drivers. There are no FireWire drivers.
> Nor
> are there any USB drivers for Windows Vista on the Sony support page for
> my
> product, because Sony claims that Windows OS'es come preloaded with their
> drivers. There are drivers for XP, but they are USB drivers. I can
> connect
> and capture via USB, only on the XP machine. Since the Vista laptop is
> may
> main machine now, I really want to get the FireWire connection working.
>
> I've NEVER been able to capture / import video (via FireWire) to date. I
> was
> hoping this operation would FINALLY work for me on my new laptop, but I am
> disappointed again!
>
> PLEASE HELP. Any thoughts or advice would be very helpful. Any one resolve
> a
> similar issue?

Thanks for your post, and for your contributions to this community. I tried
WinDV as suggested on another forum. That didn't work. I recently borrowed
another Digital8 camcorder from a family member and tried it on the same
computer with the same cable. The computer instantly recognized the device,
outside of any software program. The borrowed camcorder is a DCR-TRV530,
which is very close to identical to my 350. Unless there is a setting on the
350 to set to DV out, then it must be the DV port itself. Any ideas on this
possbility? The manual doesn't elaborate on DV editing at all, so that was
no help!

"PapaJohn" wrote:

> try the WinDV utility, used to copy files from the camcorder to the
> computer, or vice versa... link on my website's Setup Movie Maker > Other
> Software page.
>
> put a blank tape in and see if you can copy a file from the computer to the
> camcorder... using either Movie Maker or WinDV
>
> and be sure you're camcorder setting is on standard play, not LP.
> --
> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>
> PapaJohn
>
>
> "CRiBPieCe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:188DC898-0B5D-4A5B-8AD9-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have been trying exhaustively to get my computers to recognize my Sony
> > Digital 8 camcorder, model # DCR-TRV350, using FireWire. I have tried
> > using
> > my Windows XP desktop and a newer Dell laptop running Windows Vista
> > Ultimate.
> > The desktop has a 6-pin FireWire port and the laptop has a 4-pin FireWire
> > port. Both machines do not recognize the camcorder. On the laptop, which
> > is
> > nowmy primary machine, the error message reads, "Import Video couldnot
> > find a
> > compatible digital video device. Verify ..." The desktop error message is
> > similar, although I think that it used to be called "Capture Video" then
> > instead of "Import Video". I have also tried using other Capture software
> > including Roxio Easy Creator 9.0 and that doesn't list my camcorder as a
> > capoture device either.
> >
> > When the camcorder is in "VTR" or playback mode, and is connected to a
> > computer via FireWire, the screen of the camcorder reads "DV IN." Sony
> > claims
> > that there is no setting to change to "DV OUT" and that this message on
> > the
> > screen simply confirms connectivity of the damcorder to a FireWire port on
> > another device.
> >
> > Initially, I thought that the DV port on the camcorder may be broken,
> > since
> > I'm experiencing the same issue on two different machines, using two
> > separate
> > cables (one 6-pin to 4-pin and the other is 4-pin to 4-pin). However, the
> > camcorder screen reads "DV IN" upon the FireWire cable connection to the
> > computer. If I unplug the cable from either end, the "DV IN" message
> > disappears. Is it possible the DV port on the camcorder is only
> > semi-functional? Basically only able to detect a connection, but unable to
> > pass through any data?
> >
> > Now, I know the cables and FireWire ports on both PCs are working
> > properly.
> > I know the DV port has some functionality. On this basis, I'm pretty
> > certain
> > the problem lies with the camcorder, which Sony refuses to admit, but
> > where?
> > I think there is a setting somewhere in the camcorder's menu to change to
> > "DV
> > OUT". I really want this to work since I've read that USB streaming is
> > slower, and produces pixelation.
> >
> > The only other problem could be drivers. There are no FireWire drivers.
> > Nor
> > are there any USB drivers for Windows Vista on the Sony support page for
> > my
> > product, because Sony claims that Windows OS'es come preloaded with their
> > drivers. There are drivers for XP, but they are USB drivers. I can
> > connect
> > and capture via USB, only on the XP machine. Since the Vista laptop is
> > may
> > main machine now, I really want to get the FireWire connection working.
> >
> > I've NEVER been able to capture / import video (via FireWire) to date. I
> > was
> > hoping this operation would FINALLY work for me on my new laptop, but I am
> > disappointed again!
> >
> > PLEASE HELP. Any thoughts or advice would be very helpful. Any one resolve
> > a
> > similar issue?
>
>
>

thanks.... from what you say, you're doing a good job at detective work, and
it does seem you're down to an issue with the camcorder

--
website references are to www.papajohn.org

PapaJohn


"CRiBPieCe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:5ECBEB2F-8A23-4C6E-AB33-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thanks for your post, and for your contributions to this community. I
> tried
> WinDV as suggested on another forum. That didn't work. I recently
> borrowed
> another Digital8 camcorder from a family member and tried it on the same
> computer with the same cable. The computer instantly recognized the
> device,
> outside of any software program. The borrowed camcorder is a DCR-TRV530,
> which is very close to identical to my 350. Unless there is a setting on
> the
> 350 to set to DV out, then it must be the DV port itself. Any ideas on
> this
> possbility? The manual doesn't elaborate on DV editing at all, so that
> was
> no help!
>
> "PapaJohn" wrote:
>
>> try the WinDV utility, used to copy files from the camcorder to the
>> computer, or vice versa... link on my website's Setup Movie Maker > Other
>> Software page.
>>
>> put a blank tape in and see if you can copy a file from the computer to
>> the
>> camcorder... using either Movie Maker or WinDV
>>
>> and be sure you're camcorder setting is on standard play, not LP.
>> --
>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>
>> PapaJohn
>>
>>
>> "CRiBPieCe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:188DC898-0B5D-4A5B-8AD9-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > I have been trying exhaustively to get my computers to recognize my
>> > Sony
>> > Digital 8 camcorder, model # DCR-TRV350, using FireWire. I have tried
>> > using
>> > my Windows XP desktop and a newer Dell laptop running Windows Vista
>> > Ultimate.
>> > The desktop has a 6-pin FireWire port and the laptop has a 4-pin
>> > FireWire
>> > port. Both machines do not recognize the camcorder. On the laptop,
>> > which
>> > is
>> > nowmy primary machine, the error message reads, "Import Video couldnot
>> > find a
>> > compatible digital video device. Verify ..." The desktop error message
>> > is
>> > similar, although I think that it used to be called "Capture Video"
>> > then
>> > instead of "Import Video". I have also tried using other Capture
>> > software
>> > including Roxio Easy Creator 9.0 and that doesn't list my camcorder as
>> > a
>> > capoture device either.
>> >
>> > When the camcorder is in "VTR" or playback mode, and is connected to a
>> > computer via FireWire, the screen of the camcorder reads "DV IN." Sony
>> > claims
>> > that there is no setting to change to "DV OUT" and that this message on
>> > the
>> > screen simply confirms connectivity of the damcorder to a FireWire port
>> > on
>> > another device.
>> >
>> > Initially, I thought that the DV port on the camcorder may be broken,
>> > since
>> > I'm experiencing the same issue on two different machines, using two
>> > separate
>> > cables (one 6-pin to 4-pin and the other is 4-pin to 4-pin). However,
>> > the
>> > camcorder screen reads "DV IN" upon the FireWire cable connection to
>> > the
>> > computer. If I unplug the cable from either end, the "DV IN" message
>> > disappears. Is it possible the DV port on the camcorder is only
>> > semi-functional? Basically only able to detect a connection, but unable
>> > to
>> > pass through any data?
>> >
>> > Now, I know the cables and FireWire ports on both PCs are working
>> > properly.
>> > I know the DV port has some functionality. On this basis, I'm pretty
>> > certain
>> > the problem lies with the camcorder, which Sony refuses to admit, but
>> > where?
>> > I think there is a setting somewhere in the camcorder's menu to change
>> > to
>> > "DV
>> > OUT". I really want this to work since I've read that USB streaming is
>> > slower, and produces pixelation.
>> >
>> > The only other problem could be drivers. There are no FireWire drivers.
>> > Nor
>> > are there any USB drivers for Windows Vista on the Sony support page
>> > for
>> > my
>> > product, because Sony claims that Windows OS'es come preloaded with
>> > their
>> > drivers. There are drivers for XP, but they are USB drivers. I can
>> > connect
>> > and capture via USB, only on the XP machine. Since the Vista laptop is
>> > may
>> > main machine now, I really want to get the FireWire connection working.
>> >
>> > I've NEVER been able to capture / import video (via FireWire) to date.
>> > I
>> > was
>> > hoping this operation would FINALLY work for me on my new laptop, but I
>> > am
>> > disappointed again!
>> >
>> > PLEASE HELP. Any thoughts or advice would be very helpful. Any one
>> > resolve
>> > a
>> > similar issue?
>>
>>
>>

I am having exactly the same issue. Did you ever get further with th
troubleshooting.

For me, this was working for awhile and stopped working. Differen
camera, same cables, same firewire on the PC, all work.

TRV 350 doesn't work - doesn't alert the OS that a device is connected

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"unknown" wrote:

> Vista does not recognize my handycam. Where can I get driver needed dcr-trv350 for vista?

This is driving me CRAZY!!! I have hunted down as much info as possible but nobody seems to have an answer:

- I had/have a Sony TRV350 and could hook up the firewire to my HP Vista (hate it) laptop. Windows would immediately recognize it. I would upload both Digital8 and Hi8 tapes to digitize and then convert to DVDs. Never a problem. Until...
- My current TRV350 started eating tapes and was having other problems likely an overused motor, age, etc.
- I found another (identical!) TRV350 on Ebay but when I plug it in I get nothing. When I launch WMM I get the same error message that it does not find any device.
- Oddly, my old camera (that won't play tapes) still shows up when I plug it in. I just can't use it because of the burned out motor.

even though these are identical camcorders, there is clearly something different. I also get the "DV In" message on the camcorder screen. WTF??!

Has anybody been able to get this fixed?

> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:46 PM CRiBPieC wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have been trying exhaustively to get my computers to recognize my Sony
> Digital 8 camcorder, model # DCR-TRV350, using FireWire. I have tried using
> my Windows XP desktop and a newer Dell laptop running Windows Vista Ultimate.
> The desktop has a 6-pin FireWire port and the laptop has a 4-pin FireWire
> port. Both machines do not recognize the camcorder. On the laptop, which is
> nowmy primary machine, the error message reads, "Import Video couldnot find a
> compatible digital video device. Verify ..." The desktop error message is
> similar, although I think that it used to be called "Capture Video" then
> instead of "Import Video". I have also tried using other Capture software
> including Roxio Easy Creator 9.0 and that doesn't list my camcorder as a
> capoture device either.
>
> When the camcorder is in "VTR" or playback mode, and is connected to a
> computer via FireWire, the screen of the camcorder reads "DV IN." Sony claims
> that there is no setting to change to "DV OUT" and that this message on the
> screen simply confirms connectivity of the damcorder to a FireWire port on
> another device.
>
> Initially, I thought that the DV port on the camcorder may be broken, since
> I'm experiencing the same issue on two different machines, using two separate
> cables (one 6-pin to 4-pin and the other is 4-pin to 4-pin). However, the
> camcorder screen reads "DV IN" upon the FireWire cable connection to the
> computer. If I unplug the cable from either end, the "DV IN" message
> disappears. Is it possible the DV port on the camcorder is only
> semi-functional? Basically only able to detect a connection, but unable to
> pass through any data?
>
> Now, I know the cables and FireWire ports on both PCs are working properly.
> I know the DV port has some functionality. On this basis, I'm pretty certain
> the problem lies with the camcorder, which Sony refuses to admit, but where?
> I think there is a setting somewhere in the camcorder's menu to change to "DV
> OUT". I really want this to work since I've read that USB streaming is
> slower, and produces pixelation.
>
> The only other problem could be drivers. There are no FireWire drivers. Nor
> are there any USB drivers for Windows Vista on the Sony support page for my
> product, because Sony claims that Windows OS'es come preloaded with their
> drivers. There are drivers for XP, but they are USB drivers. I can connect
> and capture via USB, only on the XP machine. Since the Vista laptop is may
> main machine now, I really want to get the FireWire connection working.
>
> I've NEVER been able to capture / import video (via FireWire) to date. I was
> hoping this operation would FINALLY work for me on my new laptop, but I am
> disappointed again!
>
> PLEASE HELP. Any thoughts or advice would be very helpful. Any one resolve a
> similar issue?


>> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:55 PM PapaJohn wrote:

>> try the WinDV utility, used to copy files from the camcorder to the
>> computer, or vice versa... link on my website's Setup Movie Maker > Other
>> Software page.
>>
>> put a blank tape in and see if you can copy a file from the computer to the
>> camcorder... using either Movie Maker or WinDV
>>
>> and be sure you're camcorder setting is on standard play, not LP.
>> --
>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>
>> PapaJohn
>>
>>
>> "CRiBPieCe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:188DC898-0B5D-4A5B-8AD9-(E-Mail Removed)...


>>> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 9:10 PM CRiBPieC wrote:

>>> Thanks for your post, and for your contributions to this community. I tried
>>> WinDV as suggested on another forum. That didn't work. I recently borrowed
>>> another Digital8 camcorder from a family member and tried it on the same
>>> computer with the same cable. The computer instantly recognized the device,
>>> outside of any software program. The borrowed camcorder is a DCR-TRV530,
>>> which is very close to identical to my 350. Unless there is a setting on the
>>> 350 to set to DV out, then it must be the DV port itself. Any ideas on this
>>> possbility? The manual doesn't elaborate on DV editing at all, so that was
>>> no help!
>>>
>>> "PapaJohn" wrote:


>>>> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 10:49 PM PapaJohn wrote:

>>>> thanks.... from what you say, you are doing a good job at detective work, and
>>>> it does seem you are down to an issue with the camcorder
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>>
>>>> PapaJohn


>>>>> On Thursday, December 25, 2008 3:47 PM franla1917 wrote:

>>>>> I am having exactly the same issue. Did you ever get further with the
>>>>> troubleshooting.
>>>>>
>>>>> For me, this was working for awhile and stopped working. Different
>>>>> camera, same cables, same firewire on the PC, all work.
>>>>>
>>>>> TRV 350 doesn't work - doesn't alert the OS that a device is connected.
>>>>>
>>>>>
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This is driving me CRAZY!!! I have hunted down as much info as possible but nobody seems to have an answer:

- I had/have a Sony TRV350 and could hook up the firewire to my HP Vista (hate it) laptop. Windows would immediately recognize it. I would upload both Digital8 and Hi8 tapes to digitize and then convert to DVDs. Never a problem. Until...
- My current TRV350 started eating tapes and was having other problems likely an overused motor, age, etc.
- I found another (identical!) TRV350 on Ebay but when I plug it in I get nothing. When I launch WMM I get the same error message that it does not find any device.
- Oddly, my old camera (that won't play tapes) still shows up when I plug it in. I just can't use it because of the burned out motor.

even though these are identical camcorders, there is clearly something different. I also get the "DV In" message on the camcorder screen. WTF??!

Has anybody been able to get this fixed?

> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:46 PM CRiBPieC wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have been trying exhaustively to get my computers to recognize my Sony
> Digital 8 camcorder, model # DCR-TRV350, using FireWire. I have tried using
> my Windows XP desktop and a newer Dell laptop running Windows Vista Ultimate.
> The desktop has a 6-pin FireWire port and the laptop has a 4-pin FireWire
> port. Both machines do not recognize the camcorder. On the laptop, which is
> nowmy primary machine, the error message reads, "Import Video couldnot find a
> compatible digital video device. Verify ..." The desktop error message is
> similar, although I think that it used to be called "Capture Video" then
> instead of "Import Video". I have also tried using other Capture software
> including Roxio Easy Creator 9.0 and that doesn't list my camcorder as a
> capoture device either.
>
> When the camcorder is in "VTR" or playback mode, and is connected to a
> computer via FireWire, the screen of the camcorder reads "DV IN." Sony claims
> that there is no setting to change to "DV OUT" and that this message on the
> screen simply confirms connectivity of the damcorder to a FireWire port on
> another device.
>
> Initially, I thought that the DV port on the camcorder may be broken, since
> I'm experiencing the same issue on two different machines, using two separate
> cables (one 6-pin to 4-pin and the other is 4-pin to 4-pin). However, the
> camcorder screen reads "DV IN" upon the FireWire cable connection to the
> computer. If I unplug the cable from either end, the "DV IN" message
> disappears. Is it possible the DV port on the camcorder is only
> semi-functional? Basically only able to detect a connection, but unable to
> pass through any data?
>
> Now, I know the cables and FireWire ports on both PCs are working properly.
> I know the DV port has some functionality. On this basis, I'm pretty certain
> the problem lies with the camcorder, which Sony refuses to admit, but where?
> I think there is a setting somewhere in the camcorder's menu to change to "DV
> OUT". I really want this to work since I've read that USB streaming is
> slower, and produces pixelation.
>
> The only other problem could be drivers. There are no FireWire drivers. Nor
> are there any USB drivers for Windows Vista on the Sony support page for my
> product, because Sony claims that Windows OS'es come preloaded with their
> drivers. There are drivers for XP, but they are USB drivers. I can connect
> and capture via USB, only on the XP machine. Since the Vista laptop is may
> main machine now, I really want to get the FireWire connection working.
>
> I've NEVER been able to capture / import video (via FireWire) to date. I was
> hoping this operation would FINALLY work for me on my new laptop, but I am
> disappointed again!
>
> PLEASE HELP. Any thoughts or advice would be very helpful. Any one resolve a
> similar issue?


>> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:55 PM PapaJohn wrote:

>> try the WinDV utility, used to copy files from the camcorder to the
>> computer, or vice versa... link on my website's Setup Movie Maker > Other
>> Software page.
>>
>> put a blank tape in and see if you can copy a file from the computer to the
>> camcorder... using either Movie Maker or WinDV
>>
>> and be sure you're camcorder setting is on standard play, not LP.
>> --
>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>
>> PapaJohn
>>
>>
>> "CRiBPieCe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:188DC898-0B5D-4A5B-8AD9-(E-Mail Removed)...


>>> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 9:10 PM CRiBPieC wrote:

>>> Thanks for your post, and for your contributions to this community. I tried
>>> WinDV as suggested on another forum. That didn't work. I recently borrowed
>>> another Digital8 camcorder from a family member and tried it on the same
>>> computer with the same cable. The computer instantly recognized the device,
>>> outside of any software program. The borrowed camcorder is a DCR-TRV530,
>>> which is very close to identical to my 350. Unless there is a setting on the
>>> 350 to set to DV out, then it must be the DV port itself. Any ideas on this
>>> possbility? The manual doesn't elaborate on DV editing at all, so that was
>>> no help!
>>>
>>> "PapaJohn" wrote:


>>>> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 10:49 PM PapaJohn wrote:

>>>> thanks.... from what you say, you are doing a good job at detective work, and
>>>> it does seem you are down to an issue with the camcorder
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>>
>>>> PapaJohn


>>>>> On Thursday, December 25, 2008 3:47 PM franla1917 wrote:

>>>>> I am having exactly the same issue. Did you ever get further with the
>>>>> troubleshooting.
>>>>>
>>>>> For me, this was working for awhile and stopped working. Different
>>>>> camera, same cables, same firewire on the PC, all work.
>>>>>
>>>>> TRV 350 doesn't work - doesn't alert the OS that a device is connected.
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>>> On Tuesday, September 28, 2010 5:03 PM Hugh wrote:

>>>>>> This is driving me CRAZY!!! I have hunted down as much info as possible but nobody seems to have an answer:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - I had/have a Sony TRV350 and could hook up the firewire to my HP Vista (hate it) laptop. Windows would immediately recognize it. I would upload both Digital8 and Hi8 tapes to digitize and then convert to DVDs. Never a problem. Until...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - My current TRV350 started eating tapes and was having other problems likely an overused motor, age, etc.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - I found another (identical!) TRV350 on Ebay but when I plug it in I get nothing. When I launch WMM I get the same error message that it does not find any device.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Oddly, my old camera (that won't play tapes) still shows up when I plug it in. I just can't use it because of the burned out motor.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> even though these are identical camcorders, there is clearly something different. I also get the "DV In" message on the camcorder screen. WTF??!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Has anybody been able to get this fixed?


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HELLO HERE IM DONT GIVE UP THERE IS NO WAY TO DO LIKE THAT THE ONLY WAY TO DO IS GOING TO BUY A NEW SOFTWARE ADOBE PREMIER ANY VERSION DONT BUY THE FUL APLICATION JUST BUY THE BASIC
THE PROGRAM ALOW U TO CONECT U CAM IN A SECOND BUT REMEMBER NEDD TO BUY THE RITE CABLE PLEASE GO TO THE STORE AND BUY THE FIRE WIRE CABLE U REMEBR COMPUTER ONLY TAKE FIREWIRE CABLE IN THIS CASE DONT BUY USB CAUSE IT NOT GOING TO WORK I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM BEFORE FORGET IT VIDEO MAKER
U DONT NEED DRIVER FOR THIS IF U COMPUTER HAS A FIREWIRE CONECTION ALREDY NO NEDD EXTRA SOFTARWE
AS SOON U INSTAL THE ADOBE PREMIERE IT WILL DETECT U CAM
SO REMEBER MAY SHURE THAT U BUY EVERTHING BUT MAKE SURE THE RITE THING THIS PEOPLE DONT ACEPTED OPEN SOFTWARE IF U LIVE IN NEW YORK I WILL HELP U

> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:46 PM CRiBPieC wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have been trying exhaustively to get my computers to recognize my Sony
> Digital 8 camcorder, model # DCR-TRV350, using FireWire. I have tried using
> my Windows XP desktop and a newer Dell laptop running Windows Vista Ultimate.
> The desktop has a 6-pin FireWire port and the laptop has a 4-pin FireWire
> port. Both machines do not recognize the camcorder. On the laptop, which is
> nowmy primary machine, the error message reads, "Import Video couldnot find a
> compatible digital video device. Verify ..." The desktop error message is
> similar, although I think that it used to be called "Capture Video" then
> instead of "Import Video". I have also tried using other Capture software
> including Roxio Easy Creator 9.0 and that doesn't list my camcorder as a
> capoture device either.
>
> When the camcorder is in "VTR" or playback mode, and is connected to a
> computer via FireWire, the screen of the camcorder reads "DV IN." Sony claims
> that there is no setting to change to "DV OUT" and that this message on the
> screen simply confirms connectivity of the damcorder to a FireWire port on
> another device.
>
> Initially, I thought that the DV port on the camcorder may be broken, since
> I'm experiencing the same issue on two different machines, using two separate
> cables (one 6-pin to 4-pin and the other is 4-pin to 4-pin). However, the
> camcorder screen reads "DV IN" upon the FireWire cable connection to the
> computer. If I unplug the cable from either end, the "DV IN" message
> disappears. Is it possible the DV port on the camcorder is only
> semi-functional? Basically only able to detect a connection, but unable to
> pass through any data?
>
> Now, I know the cables and FireWire ports on both PCs are working properly.
> I know the DV port has some functionality. On this basis, I'm pretty certain
> the problem lies with the camcorder, which Sony refuses to admit, but where?
> I think there is a setting somewhere in the camcorder's menu to change to "DV
> OUT". I really want this to work since I've read that USB streaming is
> slower, and produces pixelation.
>
> The only other problem could be drivers. There are no FireWire drivers. Nor
> are there any USB drivers for Windows Vista on the Sony support page for my
> product, because Sony claims that Windows OS'es come preloaded with their
> drivers. There are drivers for XP, but they are USB drivers. I can connect
> and capture via USB, only on the XP machine. Since the Vista laptop is may
> main machine now, I really want to get the FireWire connection working.
>
> I've NEVER been able to capture / import video (via FireWire) to date. I was
> hoping this operation would FINALLY work for me on my new laptop, but I am
> disappointed again!
>
> PLEASE HELP. Any thoughts or advice would be very helpful. Any one resolve a
> similar issue?


>> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:55 PM PapaJohn wrote:

>> try the WinDV utility, used to copy files from the camcorder to the
>> computer, or vice versa... link on my website's Setup Movie Maker > Other
>> Software page.
>>
>> put a blank tape in and see if you can copy a file from the computer to the
>> camcorder... using either Movie Maker or WinDV
>>
>> and be sure you're camcorder setting is on standard play, not LP.
>> --
>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>
>> PapaJohn
>>
>>
>> "CRiBPieCe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:188DC898-0B5D-4A5B-8AD9-(E-Mail Removed)...


>>> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 9:10 PM CRiBPieC wrote:

>>> Thanks for your post, and for your contributions to this community. I tried
>>> WinDV as suggested on another forum. That didn't work. I recently borrowed
>>> another Digital8 camcorder from a family member and tried it on the same
>>> computer with the same cable. The computer instantly recognized the device,
>>> outside of any software program. The borrowed camcorder is a DCR-TRV530,
>>> which is very close to identical to my 350. Unless there is a setting on the
>>> 350 to set to DV out, then it must be the DV port itself. Any ideas on this
>>> possbility? The manual doesn't elaborate on DV editing at all, so that was
>>> no help!
>>>
>>> "PapaJohn" wrote:


>>>> On Sunday, January 13, 2008 10:49 PM PapaJohn wrote:

>>>> thanks.... from what you say, you are doing a good job at detective work, and
>>>> it does seem you are down to an issue with the camcorder
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> website references are to www.papajohn.org
>>>>
>>>> PapaJohn


>>>>> On Thursday, December 25, 2008 3:47 PM franla1917 wrote:

>>>>> I am having exactly the same issue. Did you ever get further with the
>>>>> troubleshooting.
>>>>>
>>>>> For me, this was working for awhile and stopped working. Different
>>>>> camera, same cables, same firewire on the PC, all work.
>>>>>
>>>>> TRV 350 doesn't work - doesn't alert the OS that a device is connected.
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>>> On Tuesday, September 28, 2010 5:03 PM Hugh wrote:

>>>>>> This is driving me CRAZY!!! I have hunted down as much info as possible but nobody seems to have an answer:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - I had/have a Sony TRV350 and could hook up the firewire to my HP Vista (hate it) laptop. Windows would immediately recognize it. I would upload both Digital8 and Hi8 tapes to digitize and then convert to DVDs. Never a problem. Until...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - My current TRV350 started eating tapes and was having other problems likely an overused motor, age, etc.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - I found another (identical!) TRV350 on Ebay but when I plug it in I get nothing. When I launch WMM I get the same error message that it does not find any device.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Oddly, my old camera (that won't play tapes) still shows up when I plug it in. I just can't use it because of the burned out motor.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> even though these are identical camcorders, there is clearly something different. I also get the "DV In" message on the camcorder screen. WTF??!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Has anybody been able to get this fixed?


>>>>>>> On Tuesday, September 28, 2010 5:05 PM Hughmcg wrote:

>>>>>>> This is driving me CRAZY!!! I have hunted down as much info as possible but nobody seems to have an answer:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> - I had/have a Sony TRV350 and could hook up the firewire to my HP Vista (hate it) laptop. Windows would immediately recognize it. I would upload both Digital8 and Hi8 tapes to digitize and then convert to DVDs. Never a problem. Until...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> - My current TRV350 started eating tapes and was having other problems likely an overused motor, age, etc.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> - I found another (identical!) TRV350 on Ebay but when I plug it in I get nothing. When I launch WMM I get the same error message that it does not find any device.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> - Oddly, my old camera (that won't play tapes) still shows up when I plug it in. I just can't use it because of the burned out motor.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> even though these are identical camcorders, there is clearly something different. I also get the "DV In" message on the camcorder screen. WTF??!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Has anybody been able to get this fixed?


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