Transferring DV tapes to PC

[no leaf clover]

Hey everyone,

I need some help.

I need to transfer 2 DV tapes from a JVC GR-D815E camcorder to my pc.

Because it's a DV tape it should be done using fire wire but my laptop nor my pc have fire wire access.

Is there anyone who can help me with this?

Also does anyone knows if there are drivers available somewhere for a JVC camcorder like I mentioned above?
I did an extended search already and didn't got far.

Any help is appreciated.

[aeiseleusa]

Hi there does that Camcorder have a USB port as well ? If so just try to use the USB port. Both ways are digitial, so there is no diffrence in quality.

I bought a USB to Fire Wire cable (you know USB on one end Fire Wire on the other) but my laptop doesn't recognize the camcorder.

There was no software CD included when I bought the cam a couple for years ago so all I have is a cam.

No drivers no software.

[PAINKILLER]

best way is to buy a firewire card ...they are very cheap and easy to fit in your pc. Check you have a free slot on your motherboard in line with your graphics card .

[no leaf clover]

Hi there does that Camcorder have a USB port as well ? If so just try to use the USB port. Both ways are digitial, so there is no diffrence in quality.

I bought a USB to Fire Wire cable (you know USB on one end Fire Wire on the other) but my laptop doesn't recognize the camcorder.

There was no software CD included when I bought the cam a couple for years ago so all I have is a cam.

No drivers no software.

I bought a USB to Fire Wire cable (you know USB on one end Fire Wire on the other) but my laptop doesn't recognize the camcorder.

There was no software CD included when I bought the cam a couple for years ago so all I have is a cam.

No drivers no software.

[norbinho]

I bought a USB to Fire Wire cable (you know USB on one end Fire Wire on the other) but my laptop doesn't recognize the camcorder.

There was no software CD included when I bought the cam a couple for years ago so all I have is a cam.

No drivers no software.

maybe you'll find someone who can transfer the tapes for you, sebastiaan.

[no leaf clover]

I thought of that too but that's the last option.

I might know a work around but I prefer a way of directly transferring the tapes to my laptop.

[metalbell]

I read on another site that you should try to download the JVC GR D720E Handy Cam Drivers from JVC's site. Those should work.

Try this too

[no leaf clover]

I read on another site that you should try to download the JVC GR D720E Handy Cam Drivers from JVC's site. Those should work.

Try this too

I can't find them. Stupid me!

[FotherMucker99]

You don't need to install any drivers if you're using Windows XP or newer versions of Windows.

[no leaf clover]

The problem is when I connect the camcorder to my laptop it doesn't recognize it.

I'm using windows 7.