Sony Camcorder DCR-HC19E

rockdude

I have a sony handycam DCR-HC19E that I have been using with windows xp - video transfer is via usb or firewire, using sony image mixer.
Newer laptop has windows vista so I downloaded the sony software for use with vista, only to find that video transfer can only be done via firewire...but the laptop has no firewire port (and no new laptops or desktops appear to have firewire ports).
Sony site has a USB driver which they said could be downloaded and that the software could be run in compatability mode for windows xp which might allow transfer via usb, but this did not work.
I asked about available adapters but have been told there are none...somebody suggested an express card but I can't get one to fit the laptop. Has anybody else encountered this problem ?? Any solution?? I e-mailed sony but got no reply....

mordeith

Apparently there are cables but they cost quite a bit. I had this issue when ordering my XPS 17 from Dell and in the end I switched to the Studio XPS which has firewire. No much help to you I know :rolleyes:

rockdude

Yes the cables are expensive and don't get over the problem withe the port - its a pain as the camera was expensive and now seems useless

bonzodog2

eBay item link might suit you ?

rockdude

Have considered the express card...not sure that it will work with the laptop as the slot in the laptop is not rectangular but has an extra bit sticking out at the top (not very well explained) - so would a rectangular adapter work in a slot like that I wonder ??

Owen

I have the DCR-HC32e, even though I have drivers installed, it doesn't show as a USB device in XP. I'm extremely handy with drivers/windows having worked in IT as a tech for ages, but this fscking thing eludes me. Pain in the hole, and Sony's site doesn't really make it any easier, not listing drivers.

bonzodog2

rockdude wrote: »

Have considered the express card...not sure that it will work with the laptop as the slot in the laptop is not rectangular but has an extra bit sticking out at the top (not very well explained) - so would a rectangular adapter work in a slot like that I wonder ??

I think the item I linked has a narrower pluggy-thing than the older PCMCIA cards. I have a Dell Inspiron 1501 that has a slot like this, where the hole is as wide as the PCMCIA but the contacts inside are narrower, like the item linked. Some cards may be PCMCIA-width where they go in, with a narrower bit with the contacts. I've only used regular PCMCIA cards myself. The linked item is cheap anyway, might be worth a go ?

rockdude

bonzodog2 wrote: »

I think the item I linked has a narrower pluggy-thing than the older PCMCIA cards. I have a Dell Inspiron 1501 that has a slot like this, where the hole is as wide as the PCMCIA but the contacts inside are narrower, like the item linked. Some cards may be PCMCIA-width where they go in, with a narrower bit with the contacts. I've only used regular PCMCIA cards myself. The linked item is cheap anyway, might be worth a go ?

Think I will give the express card a try - as you say, its not expensive and could save a lot teeth grinding if it works.

rockdude

PaintDoctor wrote: »

I have the DCR-HC32e, even though I have drivers installed, it doesn't show as a USB device in XP. I'm extremely handy with drivers/windows having worked in IT as a tech for ages, but this fscking thing eludes me. Pain in the hole, and Sony's site doesn't really make it any easier, not listing drivers.

Have to agree with you ...Sony are no help at all and I would not purchase Sony again.....even the Sony computers do not have firewire ports and yet their software ONLY works with firewire. Wouldn't you think they would provide software/computers/cables/drivers that are compatable with each other or at least provide information or downloads that would get us out of these problems. Yes, very large pain in the hole...

rockdude

mordeith wrote: »

Apparently there are cables but they cost quite a bit. I had this issue when ordering my XPS 17 from Dell and in the end I switched to the Studio XPS which has firewire. No much help to you I know :rolleyes:

had a look through the cables listed on the site...confusing stuff about 4 pins and 6 pins for somebody like me who is not very computer savvy. There was a USB to firewire adapter which is discontinued. There does not seem to be a firewire to usb adapter:( which is what I would need...will try the express card, failing that I may have to look at purchasing a new desktop pc (my old one is a bit of a antique anyway) and get a firewire port put into it, or have a look at the studio XPS.....

col.in.Cr

PaintDoctor wrote: »

I have the DCR-HC32e, even though I have drivers installed, it doesn't show as a USB device in XP. I'm extremely handy with drivers/windows having worked in IT as a tech for ages, but this fscking thing eludes me. Pain in the hole, and Sony's site doesn't really make it any easier, not listing drivers.

I had the same problem with a DCR-HC14E a while back until I discovered
it had a usb streaming option that needed to be enabled

delw

rockdude wrote: »

I have a sony handycam DCR-HC19E that I have been using with windows xp - video transfer is via usb or firewire, using sony image mixer.
Newer laptop has windows vista so I downloaded the sony software for use with vista, only to find that video transfer can only be done via firewire...but the laptop has no firewire port (and no new laptops or desktops appear to have firewire ports).
Sony site has a USB driver which they said could be downloaded and that the software could be run in compatability mode for windows xp which might allow transfer via usb, but this did not work.
I asked about available adapters but have been told there are none...somebody suggested an express card but I can't get one to fit the laptop. Has anybody else encountered this problem ?? Any solution?? I e-mailed sony but got no reply....

have the same model & same problem but looking on ebay the cables are cheap enough with both 4pin & 6pin,may be worth looking into

rockdude

col.in.Cr wrote: »

I had the same problem with a DCR-HC14E a while back until I discovered
it had a usb streaming option that needed to be enabled

I have streaming enabled...but the problem is with the software for vista, it does not support usb streaming, only firewire.

rockdude

delw wrote: »

have the same model & same problem but looking on ebay the cables are cheap enough with both 4pin & 6pin,may be worth looking into

let me know if you have any success...I am ordering the express card but will be two weeks or so before I get it. will let you know if it works.

rockdude

express card finally arrived yesterday...but I am pleased to report that it works now I xcan finally use the camcorder again.

rockdude

bonzodog2 wrote: »

eBay item link might suit you ?

Thanks, this solved my problem

rockdude

delw wrote: »

have the same model & same problem but looking on ebay the cables are cheap enough with both 4pin & 6pin,may be worth looking into

Success!:)