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    Help me connect dv cam to mbp

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Limpman, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. Limpman

    Limpman Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Sony DV can with 4 pin firewire and mbp with 9 pin i bought the 4 to 9 cable when i connect my cam to mbp it can't discover.i don't know why if any body have solution please help me.thanks !!
     
    Limpman, Jun 20, 2009
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  2. Seshan

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    what mode are do you have it in? What modes does it have?
     
    Seshan, Jun 20, 2009
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  3. Limpman

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    do you mean in dv cam..it is vcr.
     
    Limpman, Jun 20, 2009
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  4. Seshan

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    What model is it?
     
    Seshan, Jun 20, 2009
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  5. Limpman

    Limpman Notebook Consultant

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    it is little bit old model-DCR-PC110E
     
    Limpman, Jun 20, 2009
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  6. jackluo923

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    Try putting the camcorder in "Play" mode.
     
    jackluo923, Jun 20, 2009
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  7. Limpman

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    YES IT IS.
     
    Limpman, Jun 20, 2009
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  8. jackluo923

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    yes it is? Did you try it or not?
     
    jackluo923, Jun 20, 2009
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  9. Limpman

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    yes it is in play mode
     
    Limpman, Jun 20, 2009
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  10. Seshan

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    If you tried all the modes, make sure the LCD is open.
     
    Seshan, Jun 20, 2009
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  11. Jervis961

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    I have the same problem, seems that the Sony's aren't very Mac friendly.
     
    Jervis961, Jun 20, 2009
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  12. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    To be honest, I already don't want to help you because
    1) You ordered me to in your topic, not asked me to, and
    2) You used all caps answering someone else who was trying to help you, and
    3) You have given very little information as to what you have and have not tried.

    However, since I'm a nice guy, I will do the obvious (search Google) for you:
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=302163
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2023550&tstart=0
    http://support.sony-europe.com/dime...er/vtransfer.aspx?site=odw_en_GB&m=DCR-PC110E

    If that doesn't help, I don't know what will.
     
    Paul, Jun 20, 2009
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  13. J12

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    Can you elaborate? I know this is stupid but have you tried opening iMovie or something and seeing if the camera shows up?
     
    J12, Jun 20, 2009
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  14. Soloman

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    In I movie you choose between built in camera or your own. In Final Cut Pro or express its under setup. Choose the format (Sony DV or Panasonic DVpro or DV) and make sure if your capturing video to use uncontrolled device.
     
    Soloman, Jun 20, 2009
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