How do I download my film footage from my Sony Camcorder?

1. To transfer video footage from your Canon MV830i camcorder to your Macbook, you will need a FireWire cable and a FireWire USB adapter. This cable connects the camcorder to your computer, and the adapter allows the FireWire connection to be recognized by your Macbook. You can find this cable and adapter on Amazon or other electronics retailers.
2. To transfer the footage to your computer, you can use the built-in iMovie software on your Macbook. This software lets you capture the footage from your camcorder and import it into the program for editing.
3. You can reuse the tapes by recording the footage you have already captured. Make sure you have transferred the footage to your computer before recording it.
4. Some other advice:

• Make sure your camcorder is in VCR or VTR mode before connecting it to your computer.
• Test the connection and transfer process before filming important footage.
• Check the manual of the camcorder for detailed instructions on how to transfer footage.
• Be patient; transferring footage from a camcorder to a computer can take some time.

Remember that transferring footage from a camcorder to a computer can be a bit complicated, but with some patience and practice, you'll get the hang of it. Remember always to consult the manual of the camcorder for detailed instructions and always keep your computer and software updated.

Use the lead and software which came with the camcorder when new

Ha this sounds like you may have accidently pressed the AV button, it has special borders and setting within the camera, these are used for title effects and other tricks, just press the button again a couple of time filming and see if it vanishes.

Sorry but the only way to transfer the tape is to be able to play it in a compatible camcorder or player. Then use one of the analog to digital converters "available on the internet" to transfer it to a PC.
Best bet is to ask some friends if they have an old camcorder that will be able to play that video cassette for you.
Sidenote: If the cassette is fairly new it might already be recorded in digital format, in which case you only need a compatible camcorder or player and a USB or Firewire cable to import it into your Mac

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http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/SCANNER-Digital-CAMERA-WEBCAM/OTHER-SCANNERS/Sony-DCR-HC19E-TWAIN-Patch.shtml

Go to this website to download the driver you need. Load it and then reboot computer and it should be able to see it.

What computer is it on, operating system and version of ilife?

You will need the Sony DCR to Windows Movie Maker converter to import footage successfully

Look for the output jacks on your camera, hook them to your computer's audio/video input. Try accessing the recording utility on the computer then upload footage through NTSC format. You can then edit the footage. If your camera and computer utilize S-video, use them for best resolution

USB transfers for both Windows and Macintoshes are covered in the software guide at this link

jvc link

Download and install adobe reader if needed

Right mouse click and save target as for each manual to save in a file.

Read appropriate parts of software guide (36 pages total in the manual you do not need to read them all) covers file downloads.