How to transfer video from a Digital8 or MiniDV camcorder to a computer running a Windows operating system.
There are three connection methods for importing videos recorded on the camcorder to a computer. Check which method is suitable for your operating environment (the specifications of your computer and the camera).
| Cable |
Terminal required on the computer |
Software for importing |
| A/V connecting cable / Video capture cable | USB terminal | Software supplied with the capture cable |
| i.LINK cable / FireWire (IEEE1394) | i.LINK (FireWire) terminal | PlayMemories Home / Mac iMovie |
| USB cable | USB terminal | PlayMemories Home *Only images recorded on a Memory Stick |
A/V connecting cable / Video capture cable
How to transfer video to a computer using Audio/Video (A/V) cables
i.LINK cable / FireWire
USB cable
You can import images recorded on a Memory Stick. A dedicated driver is not required. Only some camcorder models can record videos on a Memory Stick.
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