How do I get the video to my pc? Can I use the HDMI cord, or do I have to use the firewire? My new computer doesnt have a firewire port thats why I am asking if I can use the HDMI instead.
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The Firewire is a fast port for transfering digital files, like a USB. HDMI is not suitable for that. As Nathan said, you have to "capture video" via editing software. If you are using a Notebook you can use some Pinacle stuff like Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Ultimate Collection - Video Input Adapter - Hi-Speed USB (CE7466) Category: Video Converters - note that you could transfer via Firewire, but also digitalize via RCA (composite) and S-video old recorders or cameras. You can also use composite output to send image to a TV to monitor you editions. The Firewire is a fast port for transfering digital files, like a USB. HDMI is not suitable for that. As Nathan said, you have to "capture video" via editing software. If you are using a Notebook you can use some Pinacle stuff like Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Ultimate Collection - Video Input Adapter - Hi-Speed USB (CE7466) Category: Video Converters - note that you could transfer via Firewire, but also digitalize via RCA (composite) and S-video old recorders or cameras. You can also use composite output to send image to a TV... » Read More The Firewire is a fast port for transfering digital files, like a USB. HDMI is not suitable for that. As Nathan said, you have to "capture video" via editing software. If you are using a Notebook you can use some Pinacle stuff like Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Ultimate Collection - Video Input Adapter - Hi-Speed USB (CE7466) Category: Video Converters - note that you could transfer via Firewire, but also digitalize via RCA (composite) and S-video old recorders or cameras. You can also use composite output to send image to a TV to monitor you editions. « Show Less
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You need the firewire to capture the video to a computer for best results. However, you can connect video via a "dongle" or usb capture device using the RED/WHITE/YELLOW cables that came with your camera which then attaches to the capture device & this has a USB on one end so it goes into your computer. However, you'll need some sort of capture software on your computer (look on internet for possible software...I've used TrackerCam, Nero, Windows MovieMaker which comes with your computer, etc). Best bet is to buy a capture device (firewire port) & install it on your computer.
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I believe you do need a FireWire cable- you can buy a FireWire card for about $26 right here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002S53IG8/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1360677485&sr;=1-1π=SL75You then just have to use your capture device program (Sony Vegas, or whatever Sony program comes with the camera) and you choose "capture video" and it will auto start the tape on the camera and begin pulling in th video from the camera.
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I believe you do need a FireWire cable- you can buy a FireWire card for about $26 right here:
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Hi, thanks for your interest, only Firewire port (no usb port) or you need to get something like elgato analog to digital converter if you need to connect it to your computer via USB port. Take care, Norman.
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You have to hook up the video cord for video then another cord that is usb goes from your pc to the monitor for the touchscreen function if that doesn't work make sure your system including video drivers is fully updated if it still doesn't work its broken
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The device connects/talks to the computer via ethernet cable. Simply download the software and drivers and then follow steps in the digital manual to change your ip settings. Record to hard drive using usb 2.0 or 3.0. I ended up returning mine as it was a bit glitchy. Also you can't use any hdmi cables longer than 10 feet. Device wont recognize the signal through hdmi cables any longer than that. Tried signal boosters but did not work either. If using hdmi you will need to buy an hdmi to sdi converter for about 300. Will need one for every hdmi input longer than 10ft. You would run the sdi out into to the blackmagic switcher. Not too bad for the price but not great either in my opinion. The device connects/talks to the computer via ethernet cable. Simply download the software and drivers and then follow steps in the digital manual to change your ip settings. Record to hard drive using usb 2.0 or 3.0. I ended up returning mine as it was a bit glitchy. Also you can't use any hdmi cables longer than 10 feet. Device wont recognize the signal through hdmi cables any longer than that. Tried signal boosters but did not work either. If using hdmi you will need to buy an hdmi to sdi converter for about 300. Will need one for every hdmi input longer than 10ft. You would run the sdi... » Read More The device connects/talks to the computer via ethernet cable. Simply download the software and drivers and then follow steps in the digital manual to change your ip settings. Record to hard drive using usb 2.0 or 3.0. I ended up returning mine as it was a bit glitchy. Also you can't use any hdmi cables longer than 10 feet. Device wont recognize the signal through hdmi cables any longer than that. Tried signal boosters but did not work either. If using hdmi you will need to buy an hdmi to sdi converter for about 300. Will need one for every hdmi input longer than 10ft. You would run the sdi out into to the blackmagic switcher. Not too bad for the price but not great either in my opinion. « Show Less
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It doen't come with a firewire cable. You would probably have to buy one. However it comes with a usb cable to use for rendering and theres a BNC cable you can connect to a monitor. I love it! I have a bulky 3CCD camera but this one take everywhere. Trust me! It is a great buy!
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To be honest I no longer have the monitor. I had too many problems with it and the company so replaced it with a Samsung and eliminated the frustrations. I cannot not imagine it not having a HDMI port! How else do you connect? Mine had to have had one to connect the monitor to the computer. I will never purchase another Acer product and have passed my experience on to everyone that I know. It was a waste of money. I have talked with others who have experienced the same problems. My advise would be to see if you can recoup your money and purchase another brand. The company isn't easy to deal with so good luck. To be honest I no longer have the monitor. I had too many problems with it and the company so replaced it with a Samsung and eliminated the frustrations. I cannot not imagine it not having a HDMI port! How else do you connect? Mine had to have had one to connect the monitor to the computer. I will never purchase another Acer product and have passed my experience on to everyone that I know. It was a waste of money. I have talked with others who have experienced the same problems. My advise would be to see if you can recoup your money and purchase... » Read More To be honest I no longer have the monitor. I had too many problems with it and the company so replaced it with a Samsung and eliminated the frustrations. I cannot not imagine it not having a HDMI port! How else do you connect? Mine had to have had one to connect the monitor to the computer. I will never purchase another Acer product and have passed my experience on to everyone that I know. It was a waste of money. I have talked with others who have experienced the same problems. My advise would be to see if you can recoup your money and purchase another brand. The company isn't easy to deal with so good luck. « Show Less
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thanks Collin!let me see which cables and I'm on my way!Is there a way to do the same for the content on your PC?the computer is on one room and the speakers and a projector in another. how can I stream movies or anything from point A to point B wireless?
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I hooked up my PC, picture is great, basically i use it as a monitor, because i have cable box, dvd, sound surround system and PC, everything connected with HDMI cables. I have no complains. Good luck!
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Ive got the same problem..the answer is...you need a VGA to HDMI. NOT a HDMI to VGA...The thing is it wont work going the other way. Plugable support helped me...when going from old VGA computer to new HDMI. it slows everything down so the best thing you need to do is buy a newer computer with HDMI. you can go to plugable .com /support ..they are very helpful...
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At our school we found this product to be completely ineffectual in all possible configurations. We tried hdmi out -&gt; VGA in = nothing. We reversed that. Nothing. The same results with the yellow video line. Check the small print from the seller and you'll find they warn it only works if the devices being connected have built in conversion. Otherwise, nothing. You may need a converter, not just a cable. Rad up on your laptop's hdmi output... Good luck!
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Well there are multiple way to connect this to your computer. The best and probably the easiest way is to use a HDMI cable. But you can also use a DVI or VGA connection.
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If your computer doesn't have a FireWire port you'll need to purchase one (you can purchase FireWire cards for both Desktop and Laptop computers). The ADVC110 is NOT a replacement for a FireWire card -- it is simply a digitizer for LIVE video and audio (not for file transfer). If your computer does not have FireWire you'll have to purchase a device that can take the analog output (composite -- yellow, red, and white RCA cables) and turn that into a digital signal (such as over USB) into your computer... but having TWO digitizers (the ADVC110 and whatever analog-to-USB digitizer you have) is somewhat pointless, unless your camera ONLY outputs live audio and video through FireWire (I don't know of any cameras that ONLY output via FireWire -- almost every camera out there, including HD cameras, include some form of composite output).
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The only place I have used thunderbolt is the thunderbolt to HDMI adapter. The drive itself does not use thunderbolt, only FireWire 800 or USB. If you are asking if you can go thunderbolt to FireWire, I don not know, I have not tried it.
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Whatever the older port is (which I think is firewire - the newer is USB, right) well, I gave up trying to adapt it to my new laptop and don't use it for my youtube postings anymore.
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I do not purchase the power adapter and I am able to use the FireWire in capturing video to camcorder or to laptop without any issues. Hope this answers your question.
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Follow up: 1) even on the pic I linked, I'm not seeing a description of that being an HDMI out port. It may just look like one. 2) Looks like there are all sorts of ways to do what you're trying to do and I still write, HDMI cable is the best of which I know. In the attached case, someone is saying you can do it all with USB, but a commentator writes, won't work. Use HDMI: http://www.ehow.com/how_7183719_connect-pc-tv-usb-cord.html
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I understand the first part of what you said. I'll look for a TV with a VGA port. Is there a special cord or connector for that? The second part sounds like a lot of work just to watch a movie. I truly thank you for your help