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Question posted by GEMBA on February 15th, 2013

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What should I do to be able to transfer video from mini dv tape to computer ? I have windows 7 operating system.

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on February 18th, 2013 11:33 PM

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Based on my research the steps in stransferring videos from your MiniDV tape to your computer are simple. I provided tutorial video links below for you to further understand how you can do this properly. These are the links:

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Operating Guide - Page 6

... operation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Mini DV cassettes with . These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the space provided below. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to these numbers whenever you can use Your camcorder...

Operating Guide - Page 9

...the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ..........18 Step 4: Adjusting ...Handycam 28 Recording 30 Playback 31 Functions used for recording/playback, etc 32 Recording To use zoom To use the flash (DCR-HC96) To record in dark places (NightShot plus) (DCR-HC36/HC46) To record in dark places (NightShot) (DCR...operation confirmation beep (BEEP) To use special effects To initialize the settings (RESET)...

Operating Guide - Page 12

...strap. Handycam Station (1) (DCR-HC46/HC96) (p. 13) Rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 13, 126) NP-FP30 (DCR-HC36) NP-FP50 (DCR-HC46/HC96) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 40) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. See page 6, 123, 124, for compatible cassettes and "Memory Stick Duo" for your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 13) USB cable (1) (p. 82, 86) Lens cap (1) (DCR-HC36/HC46...

Operating Guide - Page 13

... DC plug To the wall outlet AC Adaptor Power cord For DCR-HC36: POWER switch 2 1 2 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the battery pack and your camcorder for the DCR-HC46/HC96 or on the Handycam Station for the DCRHC36. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (P series...

Operating Guide - Page 14

Insert the camcorder into the Handycam Station, close the DC IN jack cover. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the Handycam Station and the DC plug. Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) For DCR-HC36: With the v mark facing to the LCD screen DC IN jack 4 For DCR-HC46/HC96: Connect the...

Operating Guide - Page 15

... your camcorder from the Handycam Station Turn off the power, then remove the camcorder from the wall outlet by making the same connections as you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FP30*1 NP-FP50*2 NP-FP70 NP-FP71 NP-FP90 Charging time 115 125 155 170 220 *1 supplied with DCR-HC36 *2 supplied...

Operating Guide - Page 24

It may cause a malfunction. 24 OPEN/EJECT lever 2 Insert a cassette with its window facing outwards, then press . Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" Cassette tape You can use mini DV cassettes only (p. 123). • The recordable time varies depending on the Handycam Station. Window Lid The cassette compartment automatically comes out and opens up. This may cause...

Operating Guide - Page 42

... DCR-HC46/HC96: A/V or A/V OUT jack 1 A/V (Yellow) (White) (Red) VCR or TV To S VIDEO jack 2 : Signal flow 42 Refer also to the input jack of a TV or a VCR using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). This may cause a malfunction. Playing the picture on a TV You can connect your camcorder is on the Handycam...

Operating Guide - Page 71

... operation (p. 13). Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the A/V connecting cable (1), the A/V connecting cable with the devices to be connected. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: Do not insert/eject the cassette while your camcorder is on your camcorder to VCR/DVD device, etc. DCR-HC36: A/V OUT jack 1 A/V OUT AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) To S VIDEO jack 2 DV...

Operating Guide - Page 72

... are connecting your camcorder are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A A/V connecting cable (supplied) For DCR-HC46/HC96: The Handycam Station and your camcorder to VCR/DVD device, etc. (Continued) DCR-HC46/HC96: A/V or A/V OUT jack 1 AUDIO/VIDEO A/V jacks (Yellow) (White) (Red) To S VIDEO jack DV 2 To DV Interface (i.LINK...

Operating Guide - Page 74

... Handycam Station. or an i.LINK-compatible device using the supplied AC Adaptor for recording in your camcorder from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. DCR-HC36: To i.LINK jack DV To DV Interface (i.LINK) 3 : Signal flow TV or VCR/DVD device, etc. 74 You can connect your camcorder to insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick Duo" for this operation...

Operating Guide - Page 75

... and sound separately. • While your camcorder is not necessary. Note that you are transmitted digitally, producing high quality pictures and sound. To i.LINK jack : Signal flow A For DCR-HC96: A/V connecting cable (supplied) The Handycam Station and your camcorder to connect your camcorder are both equipped with an i.LINK jack. S VIDEO connection only will not input audio...

Operating Guide - Page 79

...on the Remote Commander at the scene at the point where you dub audio on a tape recorded on the Handycam Station. To release, loosen the screw, and then slide it out while pressing down... (optional) securely. Check the sound using the A/V jack (DCR-HC96) or the internal stereo microphone, the picture will not be output from your camcorder's speaker. To dub on other DCR-HC36/HC46/HC96...

Operating Guide - Page 83

... digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of model or manufacturer. • For DCR-HC46/HC96: If you print a still image recorded with a 16:9 ratio, left and right ends of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder. • PictBridge is an industry standard established by connecting a printer directly to your camcorder (DCR-HC36) or the Handycam Station (DCR-HC46...

Operating Guide - Page 96

... set to [ON]. 96 The tape data contains a date before the date of "Click to DVD" for "Click to DVD" older than Ver.2.2). • You cannot operate [BURN DVD] in the menu setting of your computer. • If any of the following situations: - For DCR-HC96: When [A/V t DV OUT] in the following occurs, copying...

Operating Guide - Page 99

... the problem. The camcorder gets warm. • The camcorder may get warmer while you cancel the Easy Handycam operation (p. 28, 46). [DEMO MODE] does not start. • You cannot view the demonstration when NIGHTSHOT PLUS (DCR-HC36/HC46)/ NIGHTSHOT (DCR-HC96) switch is not a malfunction. Settings change during Easy Handycam operation. • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of...

Operating Guide - Page 105

... again from the beginning. • Use a Sony mini DV cassette. Adjusting the image during Easy Handycam operation (p. 29). This is not a malfunction. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • In the following settings, the BACK LIGHT function is too high. The [FLASH LEVEL] cannot be changed during Easy Handycam operation (p. 52). [DIGITAL ZOOM] does not function. •...

Operating Guide - Page 123

... begin the next recording in another video camera connected to cause a malfunction of software. [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD screen, or on the tape when it records. Additional Information Gold-plated connector 123 To prevent a blank section from being created on use mini DV format cassettes only. Notes on the...

Operating Guide - Page 127

... and through repeated use. When two or more DV Interfaces, refer to the operating instructions of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is a more familiar term for transferring digital video, digital audio, and other data to the device. The DV Interface on specifications and characteristics of the...

Operating Guide - Page 132

..., stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP:...Digital) DCR-HC46: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12 × (Optical), 800 × (Digital) DCR-HC96: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 10 × (Optical), 120 × (Digital) Focal length DCR-HC36: f=2.3 ~ 46 mm (3/32 ~ 1 13/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA-TAPE...