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Can you connect a VHS camcorder to a laptop?

Cable to connect mini-dv camcorder to laptop?

  • I can't figure out for the life of me what cable I need to connect my Sharp mini-dv camcorder to my Toshiba Satellite laptop. I know I've hooked the camcorder up before, but I can't remember what kind of wire I used. Any help would be appreciated!

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    either by firewire or USB you would need a PCMCIA firewire card if the laptop does not have one.

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If you have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder…. Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, your PC probably did not come with a firewire port, so you will have to buy one and install it, since most computers (except possibly brand new) don't come with a firewire port, your camcorder did not come with a firewire cord so you have to purchase a cord too. Your camcorder did come with a USB cord and that is used for downloading stills from your camcorder. Make sure your camera is in playback mode. The fine print in your manual makes reference to firewire (ieee 1394) connection. Make sure your laptop has an empty bay before you buy a firewire card, if your laptop did not come with firewire.

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