I am looking for something I can use to take my OLD (analog) video from a Sony PC101 off of a mini dv tape and import it to my current computer. Will this work for that? I then plan to edit it with my software. I am looking for something I can use to take my OLD (analog) video from a Sony PC101 off of a mini dv tape and import it to my current computer. Will this work for that? I then plan to edit it... » Read More I am looking for something I can use to take my OLD (analog) video from a Sony PC101 off of a mini dv tape and import it to my current computer. Will this work for that? I then plan to edit it with my software. « Show Less
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No. Its a piece of junk. Go with the Diamond capture one instead, it works.
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It would depend on if your Sony has the ports for the RCA plugs. If it does, then I don't know why it wouldn't work.
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I agree with J. Tomkins, if it has the RCA jacks I don't see why it wouldn't work.
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Sony made a DV mini tape player/recorder. Model #Sony DSR-25 DVCAM MiniDV Compact Desktop Player/Recorder-Firewire-NTSC/PAL. It has analog video and sound AND DV (Digital video and sound) outputs; that you can connect to VCR's or similar devices.They are often on eBay; but they usually go for under $200.00. There are also Sony DV camcorders; but they usually sell for more than the player/recorders above.If you do not wish to record any more, then I would strongly suggest you check out the Sony DSR-25. patdee
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Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure... » Read More Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. « Show Less
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You have to manually do this in the file system in the camera. Plug this in to your computer and look for the videos in the camera file system and cut and paste to your computer. My suggesting would be to send the camera back if you can. This was a terrible purchase and I should have returned mine!!
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I bought this a long time ago and I believe I returned it because I had problems with it. It kept stopping when I tried to transfer video from a mini DV tape camcorder to my computer using adobe premier. I bought a Belkin firewire card instead and had no problems. I have no experience using a firewire card to capture video from cable.
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I am using this to import video from a camcorder or vice to my computor I think you need a video output device. Thanks good luck
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There a couple of different ways. I actually own an external video-capturing device (Studio 10 / Dazzler) that allows me to plug a typical yellow RCA jack into my computer, and I have software to record the feed into a video clip. They have cards you can install on your PC that do the same thing too. Or, if you have a digitial video camera with an input jack, you could run it right from the toy to the camera (or from the toy to the TV, and a second cable to connect to the camera), and record it directly on to the camera as a video file. Then transfer the video clip to your computer like you usually do. There a couple of different ways. I actually own an external video-capturing device (Studio 10 / Dazzler) that allows me to plug a typical yellow RCA jack into my computer, and I have software to record the feed into a video clip. They have cards you can install on your PC that do the same thing too. Or, if you have a digitial video camera with an input jack, you could run it right from the toy to the camera (or from the toy to the TV, and a second cable to connect to the camera), and record it directly on to the camera as a video file. Then transfer the video clip to your... » Read More There a couple of different ways. I actually own an external video-capturing device (Studio 10 / Dazzler) that allows me to plug a typical yellow RCA jack into my computer, and I have software to record the feed into a video clip. They have cards you can install on your PC that do the same thing too. Or, if you have a digitial video camera with an input jack, you could run it right from the toy to the camera (or from the toy to the TV, and a second cable to connect to the camera), and record it directly on to the camera as a video file. Then transfer the video clip to your computer like you usually do. « Show Less
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This would help in what you're asking as long as your computer has a digital output and you need to convert it to the analog inputs on your tape deck.
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You might try it. I don't think that is what it was made for, but it does a good job from an older VCR to the new TV. Good luck.
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Never tried to do that. Bought it to transfer video from an older camcorder to computer. It did work for that.
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I don't know for sure. I looked up your camera on YouTube and the mini-DV's cannot plug directly into the Sony recorder. If your camera has the three RCA jacks for output, it will probably work. I would definitely contact Sony. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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I bought and used this item.. Also here in Amazon. Diamond VC500 One Touch Video Capture Device. Worked perfectly attaches to USB port on your PC.
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Hi Sandy. I bought this as a refurbished machine to attempt to convert my dad's old video camera recordings to DVD. I plugged the camcorder cable into the front input of the DVD recorder, and it worked perfectly. I made a set of DVDs for my mom and brother for Christmas that year. The only inputs on this DVD recorder are the S-video or the component (red, yellow, green), so as long as your VCR will plug into either of those, it should work as well as mine did. Good luck!
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I am not sure what you mean for old tapes. You can use standard 8mm 8, or, the Hi 8 Digital tape. See the manual at: https://docs.sony.com/release/CCDTRV128.pdf good luck
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Geez Carolyn, I have no idea. I needed it for a direct transfer from a Sony 8mm directly to my computer, so I can save it on a cd, and/or YouTube and omit the 8mm tape for viewing altogether. Sorry, I have zero idea about viewing a vhs tape to a computer monitor. Like I mentioned, I purchased this only to transfer my videos directly from my Sony 8mm to my computer to a current format omitting the 8mm/vhs. I never tried any other function.I found the info I needed before purchasing the video capture by Googling my question on GOOGLE.
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Yes, this Panasonic Mini DV tape may be used to record on in a Sony DCR PC101 camera. I think it would arrive before May 20 if you order on April 22.
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I have only used this device to capture video from VHS tapes and import it into Pinnacle Studio for editing. Do a Google search and you will find the instruction manual online available for download and study. That might tell you what you want to know.