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Saikat
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:20 pm Post subject:
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Hi,
I am very new in this area. I have a basic question, I have got a
computer with Fireware port and have got a Sony Hi8 Camcorder. I need
to transfer my analog signals to my camcoder so that I can record those
in VCD/DVD. In order to do this what I requre to have please suggest.
FYI I can spent $100 for this purpose.
Regards
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:57 pm Post subject:
Re: A simple question about video capture |
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If your camera has a Firewire port you can just connect that to your
computer Firewire port and use Windows Movie Maker to copy acrosss, but
I suspect what you are saying is that your camera only has an analogue
output. If this is the case, you need an analogue input card on your
pc, as the Firewire is no use to you. |
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Kjell Andersson
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 7:03 pm Post subject:
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"Richard Crowley" <rcrowley@xpr7t.net> skrev i meddelandet
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| Quote: | "Saikat" wrote ...
I am very new in this area. I have a basic question, I have got a
computer with Fireware port and have got a Sony Hi8 Camcorder. I need
to transfer my analog signals to my camcoder so that I can record
those
in VCD/DVD. In order to do this what I requre to have please suggest.
FYI I can spent $100 for this purpose.
Does your camcoder have a Firewire port?
(Hint: It never hurts to actually mention the
model number.)
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Analog signals = capture card.
Kjell |
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Richard Crowley
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 7:16 pm Post subject:
Re: A simple question about video capture |
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"Saikat" wrote ...
| Quote: | I am very new in this area. I have a basic question, I have got a
computer with Fireware port and have got a Sony Hi8 Camcorder. I need
to transfer my analog signals to my camcoder so that I can record
those
in VCD/DVD. In order to do this what I requre to have please suggest.
FYI I can spent $100 for this purpose.
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Does your camcoder have a Firewire port?
(Hint: It never hurts to actually mention the
model number.) |
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Saikat
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 7:30 pm Post subject:
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No, I don't have any firewire port, only output available are s-video
and Composite. I have also got USB 2.0 ports, in terms of quality which
do you think will be the best? BTW, the model number is Sony TRV360. |
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Saikat
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 7:32 pm Post subject:
Re: A simple question about video capture |
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Oops! Sorry the USB 2.0 ports are available on my computer along with
Firewire, not on the camcorder. Sorry for the confusion. |
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Richard Crowley
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:06 pm Post subject:
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"Saikat" wrote ...
| Quote: | No, I don't have any firewire port, only output available are s-video
and Composite. I have also got USB 2.0 ports, in terms of quality
which
do you think will be the best? BTW, the model number is Sony TRV360.
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Are you sure you don't have Firewire? It is likely called
"i-link" on a Sony product. This website (and many others)
claim to sell Firewire cables that connect to TRV360...
http://www.alwayslowest.com/al/index.cfm?fuseaction=shop.dspSpecs&part=1005271&CFID=783420&CFTOKEN=48040075
Google returns 382 hits for: TRV360 firewire |
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Richard Crowley
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:32 pm Post subject:
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"Kjell Andersson" <kjell.andersson@ipbolaget.com> wrote in message
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"Richard Crowley" <rcrowley@xpr7t.net> skrev i meddelandet
news:11n199i40on5s33@corp.supernews.com...
"Saikat" wrote ...
I am very new in this area. I have a basic question, I have got a
computer with Fireware port and have got a Sony Hi8 Camcorder. I
need
to transfer my analog signals to my camcoder so that I can record
those
in VCD/DVD. In order to do this what I requre to have please
suggest.
FYI I can spent $100 for this purpose.
Does your camcoder have a Firewire port?
(Hint: It never hurts to actually mention the
model number.)
Analog signals = capture card.
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And your point is what? No point in recommending analog
capture if digital is already available. |
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Frank
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:13 pm Post subject:
Re: A simple question about video capture |
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On 8 Nov 2005 01:20:36 -0800, in 'rec.video.desktop',
in article <A simple question about video capture>,
"Saikat" <bsaikat@yahoo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Hi,
I am very new in this area. I have a basic question, I have got a
computer with Fireware port and have got a Sony Hi8 Camcorder. I need
to transfer my analog signals to my camcoder so that I can record those
in VCD/DVD. In order to do this what I requre to have please suggest.
FYI I can spent $100 for this purpose.
Regards
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If your computer is running Windows XP, either Home Edition or
Professional, and already has a DVD burner, then a solution for you
would be something along the lines of the ADS Technologies PYRO A/V
Link with Adobe Premiere Elements (API-555), although the cost is
about 50 percent higher than your $100 budget.
It includes a box with S-Video (Y/C) and analog audio input jacks for
connection to your Hi8 camcorder and an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port for
connection to your computer.
PYRO A/V Link with Premiere Elements
http://www.adstech.com/products/API-555/intro/api555_intro.asp?pid=API-555
There are probably lower priced products on the market which will do
what you want as well, but the ADS API-555 is a good starting point
for any additional research that you may wish to conduct.
--
Frank, Independent Consultant, New York, NY
[Please remove 'nojunkmail.' from address to reply via e-mail.]
Read Frank's thoughts on HDV at http://www.humanvalues.net/hdv/ |
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RS
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:25 pm Post subject:
Re: A simple question about video capture |
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Saikat wrote:
| Quote: | No, I don't have any firewire port, only output available are s-video
and Composite. I have also got USB 2.0 ports, in terms of quality which
do you think will be the best? BTW, the model number is Sony TRV360.
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I have a Sony TRV360, its Digital 8 with a firewire or Ilink as Sony
calls it. The port is I believe on the front next to the S video port.
Connect your camera to your computer and use movie maker the free
windows program to try things out. You probably need to buy the proper
firewire cable. Believe you need a 4 pin male / 6 pin male cable. I
believe most all comsumer cameras use this same type of cable. |
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Doc
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:35 pm Post subject:
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"Saikat" <bsaikat@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1131441636.096582.53920@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | Hi,
I am very new in this area. I have a basic question, I have got a
computer with Fireware port and have got a Sony Hi8 Camcorder. I need
to transfer my analog signals to my camcoder so that I can record those
in VCD/DVD. In order to do this what I requre to have please suggest.
FYI I can spent $100 for this purpose.
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I think you might not recognize the 1394 - Firewire port on your Sony.
Assuming you've got the model correct, it's a Digital 8, not a Hi-8. Many of
the Sony Digital8's are backward compatible with analog 8/Hi8 tapes, as well
as recording/playing Digital with Video8/Hi8 tapes .
However, be aware that the Firewire port on the camcorder is a 4-pin, which
is skinnier than the 6-pin, which is likely what's going to be on a Firewire
card on the computer. 4 pin into 6-pin cables are readily available. I got
one for $10 at Cheap Guys computers. I've seen them for $30 at Office Depot. |
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Saikat
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:41 am Post subject:
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| Sorry everybody, actually my model number is TRV308 and NOT TRV360. |
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Doc
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 5:41 am Post subject:
Re: A simple question about video capture |
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"Saikat" <bsaikat@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1131507126.586657.306500@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | Sorry everybody, actually my model number is TRV308 and NOT TRV360.
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Well, you should be able to pick up a Sony TRV240 (or some other Dig8 model)
on eBay for around $100 and you can use the Firewire port. What's amazing is
that it actually plays the analog 8/Hi8 tapes better than the analog cam
does. Just make sure it's backwards compatible with the tapes that were
recorded on an analog cam, for some reason some of their Dig8 cams aren't. |
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Saikat
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:16 pm Post subject:
Re: A simple question about video capture |
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What about the products which takes s-video/composite signals and
converts into digital? Any particular product which is really good in
quality of picture? |
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Richard Crowley
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:19 pm Post subject:
Re: A simple question about video capture |
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"Saikat" wrote ...
| Quote: | What about the products which takes s-video/composite signals and
converts into digital? Any particular product which is really good in
quality of picture?
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The Canopus ADVC converters are highly-regarded for
their quality, reliability, and compatibility. |
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