Can you transfer Sony DCR HC52 mini DV tapes to the computer via USB cable?

Sep 03
2009
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I just bought a new DCR HC52 video camera, and am wanting to get the tapes on my computer. Can i transfer them via a USB cable?

No you can’t.
You have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….
Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, Firewire to usb will not work to download video. You might end up with only sound or only 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. If you have a laptop, make sure your laptop has an empty bay for a card.
The fine print in your manual makes reference to firewire (ieee 1394) connection.

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2 Responses to “Can you transfer Sony DCR HC52 mini DV tapes to the computer via USB cable?”

  1. September 3rd, 2009 at 12:24 pm

    snowwillow20 says:

    No you can’t.
    You have a mini dv (cassette) camcorder….
    Your dv camcorder needs a firewire connection (ieee 1394) in order to download video, Firewire to usb will not work to download video. You might end up with only sound or only 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. If you have a laptop, make sure your laptop has an empty bay for a card.
    The fine print in your manual makes reference to firewire (ieee 1394) connection.
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  2. September 12th, 2009 at 1:30 am

    camera tripod says:

    You can transfer the video if USB cable is comes with your sony camcorder otherwise you can use Firewire to download video.

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