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megem

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Fire wire does not detect camcorder
« on: February 21, 2007, 11:28:40 AM »
Just purchased a Dell XPS 410 in December 2006 with fire wire.

PC does not recognize/detect camcorder (Sony TRV-140) when connected using fire wire.

I "Googled" this problem and it seems to be a common problem with most camcorders and Microsoft XP Operating Systems.

Device Manager states firewire is working properly.

Tried to solve problems various ways:
Rebooting computer w/ camcorder connected
Used Sony's troubleshooting page advice
Emailing Sony - no response
Checked Microsoft help page
Under network connections/advanced tab, uncheck protect my computer

Any help would greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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Re: Fire wire does not detect camcorder
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2007, 11:59:43 AM »
Did you turn the camcorder on BEFORE attaching it?
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megem

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Re: Fire wire does not detect camcorder
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2007, 01:22:26 PM »
Yes,  the camcorder was on before attaching it.

I also tried plugging the camcorder (turned on) in while rebooting.

« Last Edit: February 21, 2007, 01:25:14 PM by megem »

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Re: Fire wire does not detect camcorder
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2007, 01:55:07 PM »
Power down and remove the camcorder...do a cold re-boot and shut down again. While powered down re-connect the camera but this time leave the power off. Re-boot and see if this changes anything.
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megem

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Re: Fire wire does not detect camcorder
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2007, 07:20:35 AM »
I will give it a try but my guess from what I have reading on the internet the problem exists with Windows XP.

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    Re: Fire wire does not detect camcorder
    « Reply #5 on: February 22, 2007, 09:57:18 AM »
    have you installed the drivers for the DCR-TRV140 you can download them from here

    http://support.sony-europe.com/DIME/camcorders/D8/D8.asp?l=en&m=DCR-TRV140E
    there are also some support help files hints and tips, connectivity troubleshooting help as well as the manuals


    or here but more complicated
    http://www.css.ap.sony.com/consumer/template/DDSummary.aspx?Id=1656&Category=Handycam&Model=DCR-TRV140
    http://www.sony.co.uk/support/ShowSupportProductHome.action?supportProductModelName=DCR-TRV140&targetTab=home&site=odw_en_GB&sectiontype=Support
    Please give as much information regarding the Specification and components of your computer and a note about what you were doing when the problem arose and any other relevant thing that you think may help.