What do i need to connect my camcorder to my pc so that i can burn the footage onto discs?

First of all, your vcam VHS analog files should be captured, then converted to digital files for it to be transferred to pc. A video capture card, e.g. 'Dazzle' or some TV tuner cards connected to your pc (thru USB), then connect vcam S plug or the 3 RCA cables-video/sounds to the capture device. The device should come with a software/simple instructions. Need a video editing programme. Video Editing Process* *CAPTURE the digital video stream from vcam or Import from pc folder, EDIT to make the movie as a project, FINISH (render) movie as a video file, and finally SAVE or burn to CD/DVD. for starters, XP/Windows Movie Maker** (wmm) would provide the simple & easy way (& free) to learn the technique, where SpiceFx by Pixelan could provide enhanced effects. **click detailed WMMaker help. After learning the editing tricks, you may later venture into other video editing programs - Premiere, Vegas, Pinnacle, Ulead, etc., accdg to skill level. Steps: CAPTURE VIDEO a.) Open wmm in computer and set to TASK PANE b.) Import desired video files, pictures, music, narration from pc folder to wmm collection EDIT MOVIE c.) wmm/ EDIT: drag & drop captured video files one by one from collection to TIMELINE chart below at the desired sequence d.) Enhance/edit your video further if you wish: add other video files, pictures, background music/ narration, subtitles, effects, transition, etc., then, test to your liking (re-edit as you wish) FINISH MOVIE (w/rendering) e.) Save the video file to pc or burn to cd (not DVD) f.) Save the project file (work-in-progress) for succeeding edits Finally …Burning to DVD DVD authoring is packaged in most video editing software and can burn to DVD. Otherwise, there are DVD authoring programs like Windows DVD, Nero vision, Encore DVD, etc. Converts your WMV or AVI files into mpeg-2.vobs. Hope this helps…

If you cannot connect your camcorder directly to your PC with Firewire, or if your PC doesn't have an SVHS input then all is not lost. There are devices which convert analogue signals into digital ones suitable for inputting to PC. They typically cost between £50 and £100, and you get what you pay for! Using the gadget and between your VCR and your PC the software provided will save the video to your hard drive. This is better than relying on Windows to detect the box and some useful editing and noise-removal stuff is also provided with the better boxes. Because of the way that these work you can input to a USB 2 port without too much loss of quality. Don't try it with the older USB 1 though. If your PC is less than 3 years old you will have USB 2. Read the article in the videoforums link below for some background information. Try PC World, John Lewis, Maplin or Terratec.com for starters.

No no no! A USB cable is no good... You need a firewire from your nearest electrical/computer shop. If you are in the UK, i recommend maplins for a firewire. DO NOT ask for a USB lead.

Will im not too sure but nan does that when she goes on holidays but i think you MIGHT need a USB cable but I'm not entirely sure sorry.

Some interesting answers, however nobody appears to have looked at the spec for your camcorder. I just have! Basically all the answers so far are wrong, simply because your camcorder does not have the required connectors to do what is being suggested. You have two options - Buy a VHS to CD/DVD Copier/Burner. These are available from Electrical retailers but cost quite a lot for what they are. However if you have a large collection of VHS recordings you may think it worthwhile as you will be able to transfer everything to disc. Second option is to bite the bullet and buy a new Camcorder. Modern ones come with firewire/usb connections and the software and leads to connect directly to your PC. Most now record onto a flash memory card, which you can plug into a card reader and download to your PC that way. A good spec new camcorder will cost the same, or less, than a VHS to DVD copier. Take your choice and good luck. The link has the full spec for your camcorder by the way!

You need a USB cable to connect your camcorder to your PC. When you have it, attach your camcorder to your computer and let your operating system detect your camcorder to avoid problems. If it doesn't detect the correct brand and model, you'll need to download the driver from the manufacturer website. Once that is done and installed, you can use any movie editing software (e.g. Windows Movie Maker) to stream the movie from your camcorder to your PC.

you need a cable