Help! with sony handycam DCR-TRV730

[ir0n_ma1den]

Hi everybody,

I desperatley need help with my handy cam because I have a major project due thursday that will decide my grade. So, I have a Sony Handycam DCR-TRV730 and have recorded my project already but I need to put it on my computer somehow. I have recorded on tape, NOT a memory stick. I have three different options on how I can put it on my computer, but when I plug it in, my computer doesn't register that it is connected (maybe i'm just stupid).

1. I have a USB cable that I have used, but it doesn't register that its connected.

2. I have the red, white, yellow cables, but I don't know how to play it on my computer. ( I have a media center w/ tv tuner btw.).

3. I have also tried to plug it in via S-video, but again, I do not know how to play it on my computer.

Please, Please help me!


PS: does anyone know any good video camera forums or somewhere I can get help?

[Skyman]

to capture the video you need to use a firewire cable and firewire port, unless your tv tuner card has an analogue audio input that supports video capture (most don't) and you have software that will support capture from an analogue source.

[ir0n_ma1den]

ok, I recorded it through media center, but now i need to access the media center file so i can edit it. Does anyone know where I can find the recorded media center programs?

[Skyman]

I am not sure, but I am guessing they will be saved in my videos