Re: nothing happens when trying to connect DV cam to computer


"tpedro" <tpedro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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p.s.
the camera is using external power, not battery and this is the first time
trying this. I've read there is a problem with sp2 drivers but I don't
know
if I should change them or not. Regarding the network adapter using that
port - when it is enabled the "2 computers" show a 400mbps connection on
the
task bar. I don't use this connection for anything. I guess the problem
is
trying to change that port so that it will recognize the camera? Thanks!

"tpedro" wrote:

When I plug in the camcorder using the firewire(?) 1394 port nothing
happens.
I've checked to see if the device is working properly and it says it is,
but
in a different spot the device manager says there is a network adapter
using
that port. WMM and Nero don't list my camera under video capture
devices.
I've read many of the other posts and I get very confused as to what I
can
do. I'm running windows xp sp2 trying to connect a sony handycam. I
don't
have any other camera to check the connection, or any way to check the
cord.
I recently installed a sony external dvd burner that is connected using
the
front usb port. Thanks for any advice!

The actual 1394 port is indeed identified as a "net adapter", and should be
prefaced by "1394".
You should also have listed in device manager seperate entries for the:
"IEEE 1394 Bus host controller(s)"?
Are any entries marked by an exclaimation mark/questionmark/Red cross?
Or, Does the phantom useage of that port display if the cam is not
connected?

This is a link to the MS knowledge base, this article is a guide on how to
display "hidden" devices, try it and hopefully it will identify the phantom
use
of the port?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315539/en-us

If no "hidden" item is revealed, then you have nothing to lose trying an
UNinstall/REinstall.
RIGHT click on the troublesome 1394 net adapter, select "Uninstall"
you will receive a warning, click "OK" to proceed, when complete -
REBOOT, and *hopefully* XP will reinstall correctly!



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