How to Transfer Your MiniDV Tapes to Digital or DVD
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Convert your MiniDV tapes to digital files to edit or save.
Transfer those old memories to a DVD, media storage device or the cloud.
Use their footage in your family history videos, genealogy videos, or simply
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Guys please read, for the sake of your tapes:
DV Tapes are Digital Video Tapes, doing it this way means that the camcorder is converting the tape from digital to analog and then the USB Device is converting it back to digital, because of this you'll suffer noticeable quality differences.
If you're looking for the absolute best transfer for MiniDV Tapes, you'll want to transfer the footage through a Firewire 4 pin cable which would most likely be labelled as the 'DV' Port on your camcorder. This type of transfer will be a direct bit-for-bit transfer of what's on the tape to your computer and quality will not suffer. You'll have to do more research on this but this is basically the main things you'll need:
A MiniDV Camcorder that has a DV (Firewire 4 pin) port
A laptop or desktop with a Firewire Port (Desktops often use 6 pin and laptops often use 4 pin)
A Firewire Cable (Either 4 pin to 4 pin OR 4 pin to 6 pin depending on your computer)
Reputable DV Capture Software such as Scenalyzer or WinDV
As for the rest or if you run into some issues, you'll have to look through Google and Forums, most new computers don't have a Firewire port but it would be worth getting a Firewire desktop card if you have a desktop or an old laptop with a Firewire port as they should be relatively cheap, I promise it's well worth it.
P.S. DO NOT buy a Firewire to USB cable, they don't really work
OMG! Thank you soooo very much!!! My camcorder has been in the closet for YEARS! I was about to pay someone a ton of money and trust them with my tapes. Now, I'm saving our precious memories for my 80 year old mother to enjoy! You made our Christmas!
I'm so glad this helped you!! I hope your Christmas was wonderful and you have all her videos transferred and compiled for her 81st birthday! Enjoy!
This is the most awesome video ever ...thank you so much for sharing this information. ..I too have tried several times. ..this actually brought many emotions up...the joy of having all things restored..thank you, thank you, thank you..for your time and effort. ..
I'm so glad it helped!! That just makes me happy that I helped someone save their precious memories. Thanks.
Dear Treasured Archives, Thank you for your thorough and accurate how to video. I am so grateful, my teenage son was able to follow your video and he already transferred my treasured memories. It was the best gift I could receive thanks to your help! Please viewers dont buy any no name brand, buy the Roxio it has the proper software, we bought a cheaper one and it did not work. God Bless everyone, and their treasured memories. Happy Easter!
Thank you so much for posting! I'm so glad it worked and you were able to save your videos. What a thoughtful gift your son gave you!
what you need on your computer is a firewire 400 also know a IEEE 1394 card on your computer and software like abobe premere elements to inport your mini dv tapes
It's worth noting mini DV IS a digital format but the obvious solution to avoid quality loss (a firewire to MAC connection or a firewire to usb adapter for a PC) will only work if your computer recognizes the device. That's why you need to find the right software to bridge the gap between the camcorder's digital output and the computer's input.
Thank you so much! You made this so easy. I've been searching for a how to video for months now and had no luck. I tried many options like you with no success. Please keep making these videos. You did an awesome job.
I am working with a MacBook Pro and like to save on an external USB drive. Any advice? Will it work using this video?
I'm grateful for the video I've got like 6 mini dvs that have been waiting like 15 years to be transferred now I'm looking on ebay for a mini dv player since I no longer own one of those! I'm only about 50% sure of what I have on them but I'd like to get this process done before much longer! Again thanks for the video & I appreciate your no quit in pursuing this! See how it goes! 😊
You had a FireWire port on your desktop computer. Just use dv to FireWire, windowse movie maker, or free windv software, or most any editing software that has an avi capture module
I tried it but it the old camera wouldn't recognize it.
Thanks for making this! My camera stopped working years ago, but I still have all these MiniDV tapes of stuff I made with my cousins and friends. I'm thinking about buying another MiniDV camera and then using this method to convert them. I haven't been able to watch those videos in years!!
+Haley LeDisko Enjoy reliving your memories!!
+Haley LeDisko yes i had to do the same as u i got a second hand one for £10
Thank you for the instructions. I have many VHS tapes and mini DVs to digitize. The bonus information that I received about my Canon camera doing a tight rewind and getting the "eject" message, was excellent. I will try this to correct the problem. Thanks so much for your excellent tutorial.
You're very welcome, Nancy! Enjoy reliving your memories while saving them for future generations!
Oh I'm so excited I just ordered everything I have hundreds of tapes from through the years and worried about them. Thank you I will post an update once I'm up and going .
So?? How's it working?
Absolutely brilliant thank you xx
I don't know what it is but i find this video just stellar. It's... like that orientation tape they made me watch when I got a job at the servo. Weird and janky as all get out, but fun to view.
Hahaha! I'll take that as a compliment!
Hahaha! I'll take that as a compliment!
Thank you for posting this, and the information and details given were exactly what was needed! No further questions here, your honor
+Webby Putiverse Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for this Great video. I bought the Roxio, followed the instructions on the this video step by step and downloaded my MiniDV onto a DVD without any problem. Also thanks a lot for showing how to deal with the old miniDV with a screw driver and a pencil eraser. I love this kind of technology. It worked for me. Just one comment. Roxio does not come with the Cable you need to connect your Camcorder AV to the Roxio three prongs. Fortunately, I was able to find mine that came with the Camcorder a long time ago. Thanks to my habit to saving important stuff. HaHa!
So your solution is to convert a digital recording to composite video analogue and convert that back to digital video into the computer!
The camcorder has a DV socket. This is called iLink on Sony camcorders. You needed a iLink to Firewire cable to the socket on the front of your PC. The cable is shown at 0:42. Your nicely equipped computer has IEEE1394 Firewire sockets on the top and next to the USB 2.0 on the front at 2:50. The camcorder has DV in/out (mini Firewire) as shown at 3:10. The transfer is digital to digital with zero loss of quality. This should have worked.
What might not get transferred is the date time stamp that can be toggles on play back on the camcroder. Also, as tape the transfer time is real time, unlike when transferring DV off SD cards. Depending on the software the digital files off the tape are in a number of small files or one file for the whole tape. For software and software editing you can use Nero, Creative Video and a number of others. The same software will capture analogue video from VHS and Hi8 with a capture card or dongle. The digital format of DV is not compressed so you might want to convert to DVD format mpg or m4a. It you want to edit the film with dubs and captions then import as raw. Use software that does not recode during editing and render to DVD mpg or mp4 when finished.
This video was very helpful. I don't actually have the nerve to start the process yet, but this video gives me confidence. You mentioned some of your tapes got crumpled in your video camera. I actually had a mini tape break while using an adapter. I will never do that again! Are the tapes reparable? So glad I've found you and your helpful videos.
Chris Sansom, Thanks for watching! I'm posting here because you did not give me the option to reply directly. While I understand your complaint of taking an outdated digital mode to analog and back to digital, you offered no better way. Please share! I welcome ideas that are readily available, affordable and easy to use so the non-professional can see, edit and share videos that otherwise would stay sitting in a box lost forever.
Ron W Thanks for the suggestion, Ron! I did buy the firewire cord (it was that white one in the video) and try that first but my camcorder is so old that there was no longer a driver current enough to work with Windows 7 and my computer simply didn't recognize it. Mixing old technology with new is not always possible. But I agree that anytime you can keep a digital image digital in the transfer, the better the quality. This was simply an alternative when all else failed. Thanks for watching and commenting!
thank you very much you are giving a very useful information. happy new year
What an outstanding formative video. Thanks alot for all of the tips. I filmed so much over the years using different cameras so I have to work with 4 to 5 different cameras. Now I am working with a Canon VIXIA HV30 MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom for the new videos and having a hard time transfering them. I will be getting a new video camera that will take SD Cards which will be easier in the future.
Thanks, Jazzy Bill! I switched to a Canon Vixia HFR20 HD several years ago for the very same reason. MUCH easier! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank you for this video! I've also been trying to convert my mini DV tapes for some time...and have not been successful. I purchased the Roxio product and was able to start converting very quickly! I just finished my first one of 45 seconds...I'll see how it goes for long videos, but I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your video :)
I'm so glad it helped!! Enjoy watching your old videos!
Thank you. This video helped a lot. I was able to record videos from my JVC GR-D290 Mini DV Digital Camcorder
Thanks for a well done clear explanation. It Helped.
Two questions: why is is called VHS to DVD if it is mini DV that is being transferred, aren't they different formats? And when I click on the Treasured Archived links tab, the Roxio is not featured on the page?
This video is so helpful, thank you so much!
Thank you so much for posting this video! It was so easy to follow. My Macbook Air doesn't recognize my Sony TRV480 as a device in iMovie because it's too old. I found the Roxio software/hardware on your website, and ended up on the Corel website. Apparently, VHS to DVD doesn't work beyond iOS 10.6 according to their customer support. I have iOS 10.10, so I think I'm out of luck Roxio-wise, unless you're aware of something that works for the most current Mac software. I feel like I'm trying to get a cd player to play a record.
Thanks for watching and for the inquiry, Hampino! Great analogy - "CD player to play a record". I called Roxio and you are correct - there is no support yet for Mac iOS 10.10. I did find a different product but I have not tried it so I can not recommend it but it looks like it might work. www.amazon.com/Diamond-Camcorders-supporting-composite-connection/dp/B000VM60I8/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1417727374&sr=1-1 I gave you the Amazon link because it's $5 cheaper than buying it on the Diamond website www.diamondmm.com/product/79-diamond-vc500mac-video-capture-usb-2-0-for-mac
If you are not in a big hurry, you know companies will work on updating drivers but as you have already become painfully aware, the longer we wait to convert old media, the harder the process. I commend you on trying to get your movies into a watchable medium.
I'm working on this right now. Lost my PC and camcorder in Hurricane Sandy but all my tapes were on the second floor so I did not lose them. There are cheap used camcorders with 1394 firewire port for $75-$150 dollars. Wondering if buying a dedicated DV player has any advantages as far as transfer quality. The players cost much more, closer to $500-$900 dollars.
+rtrain67 I'm so sorry to hear of your loss but thrilled your old movies are safe! The process I explain here is simply an affordable alternative to buying a dedicated player. As you have found, those are extremely expensive. They are however, what the transfer companies use and they keep the quality high. Do the math. If you have 3 tapes at a cost of $10-$15 each to have professionally transferred, you may consider having them professionally done. If you have more, the firewire is great - if it works. It did not with my old camcorder as you saw in the beginning of the video. Just make sure you buy one that you can still get an updated driver for. (If you're looking at a Canon, go to the Canon site, enter the model number and check it's support page to see if you can still download an updated driver.)
+Treasured Archives How do you get tapes professionally transferred? Thanks!
+dkblade27 Go to www.forever.com/ambassador/rebeccacrimmins?redirect=store.forever.com/digitization-services
Forever.com will digitize photos, slides, negatives or video of most any kind. Photos will be put into an online album that is secure, private and redundant. If you purchase a storage account, it is guaranteed for your lifetime + 100 years. They will be adding video to the storage accounts next year but for now they will digitize and return the video to you on a DVD and flash drive if you want it. It is priced by the box but there is a limit as to how much you can put in the box so read it carefully or call them for an exact quote should you need more done. Good luck! Enjoy your videos!
But this doesn't save in HD, the original recorded format.
If you have a DVD recorder with HDD, you can also record the videos on that and burn DVD's.
Thank you for your information. Like you, I have tried everything else, including a $180.00 converter that has no win 7 driver.
Awesome! Thank you for sharing!
Wow, awesome video. Will be using this very soon. Thank you
+2girls1cupfan01 Thanks for watching and commenting!
Not sure, but I thought DV was 480P and AV was 480i ?? If so, you are losing quality on your transfer. Anyhow not a that big of a deal. I'm also trying to figure out how to get this done quickly. Thanks for sharing how you got it done.
GuildF40, Thank you. I'm humbled. Yes, you can transfer more than 10 seconds. Hahaha! It will work with Mac but 3 notes:
1. Does NOT work with OSX yet. I called Roxio directly. (check my reply to Hampino below)
2. I would try your firewire first. You may not need the Roxio if you have that capability.
3. The Mac version of the dongle and software is a different SKU (purchase item) but you'll find it on the same page.
mini dv is digital DIGITAL TO DIGITAL !? 1??!?!?!? why digital in digital
I love your video because it reminds me of asmr
What you say sounds good, but doesn't work. I have a firewire on my Sony and on my ocmputer, but Sony stopped offering drivers for anything higher then XP.
easy get xp.
This was very good! Thanks. I'll convert old videos from my Mini DV tapes and once I have done all that, I'll sell my old camcorder. (I have another camcorder that's much newer and better.) thank you!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
Interesting that you made this work on a MiniDV, as Roxio, along with most other video capture USB adapters only state for analog conversion only, and NOT digital video, as in MiniDV. You REALLY made this work? How?
Thanks for watching, Tony! The Roxio captures whatever is on the player's screen. That would imply to me that it is not a digital to digital conversion. HOWEVER, leaving our memories on a miniDV tape was a complete waste to me since that technology is not used in my home anymore - much like VHS, which is what I bought the Roxio for years ago. So I was looking for an inexpensive way to transfer my recordings and I thought this worked really well! It's certainly better than leaving them in a drawer or an old camera bag.
Thank you .You are a great help.
My pleasure, Stephen. Thanks for the encouraging words!
Doing so thru analog RCA will result in signal loss. Instead, the FireWire connection is lossless.
thx. . also some of the files require conversion to work. Google for ZillaTube, it helps
Hey, thanks for the video, just wondering if you need that roxio device you had in the video? I want to same minidv to PC. We do have a few camera issues but hoping this way will still work anyway but just checking the accessories? Thank you
Thank you!!!
This worked so easily the first day I used it. I recorded 2 full mini dvs with no problems. A couple weeks later I can’t get anywhere with it. I keep getting no video signal? It is connected exactly how I connected the first time. What’s up with that??
Is RCA composite inferior as DV is much higher quality, but takes alot of disk space you looking at 20GB for a 2 hr video
I don’t have a computer or laptop. I only own the Sony DCR TRV-18 Digital Handycam. It uses the same mini cassettes as yours. How can I transfer my movies to DVD?
For how
Many times does the Dv tapes can be used once it is recorded something .
Thank you!
Thanks for the info. This demo has good video quality too. Do you mind if I ask what camera and recording software you use for your CZcams videos?
+Scot Fagerland Sure! I usually use my Panasonic HMC 80. Sometimes I use my small Canon Vixia HF R20. For sound, I use a Samson Go Mic. As far as editing software goes, I am fully versed in CS6 but while looking for software that is more affordable and easier to learn, I found Corel VideoStudio Ultimate and I love it. I'm sure I'd feel differently if I did movies with a lot of computer graphics or special effects but for family history videos it's perfect. Easy, affordable, and you can still get plenty creative when you want to AND it has built-in screen capture so that's easy too.
Thanks so much!
Would I be able to use your video to save the mini DV tapes to an external USB drive (via MacbookPro)? all advice, tips are welcome.
Hello. Your video was interesting. I have a canon zr900 and would like to transfer my home videos from mini dv to edit on my computer (windows 7) and then I'd like to burn the home video on the dvd burner thats on my desktop. Do I really need to get the roxio to do all this or is there another cheaper and efficient way? Thank you.
Hello i like your page
Hi there, I have many family mini dv tapes I wish to put onto my laptop and save to my hard drive. Your video and feedback seems the most accurate and helpful. My camera is a Canon MV30. There is a silver cable which fits into the DV out on the camcorder with a usb connection on the other end. My laptop does not recognise it at all when I plug it into the usb. My laptop is a Toshiba Satellite running Windows 10. Can anyone help please with ideas of what to do next or what hardware/software I need to get up and running. Thank you
You are experiencing exactly what I was talking about in the beginning of this video! That's what prompted me to even make this video. Go to treasuredarchives.com/links.html and click on the Roxio VHS to DVD (first item.) It's even $10 off right now. That has the hardware and software you need. You should have gotten the connection wire you need to use with the Roxio with the MV30. www.manualslib.com/manual/600374/Canon-Mv-30.html?page=4#manual That STV-750N should work very similarly to what I used in the video. Best of luck!! Enjoy watching your old videos
Thanks for the video! Would installing that software and relevant drivers work on windows 10 or a virtual machine?
I'm not familiar with virtual machines but the software will work on Windows 10. You would still need the physical dongle and a camcorder that plays mini-dvs.
This is amazing but alas I did exactly as you said and it doesn't work. I have windows 10 and an old sony mini dv player. I bought the roxio and the cable and consistent error message "no video signal" . any suggestions? Does anyone know if the Roxio only supports NTSC playback could this be the problem?
I have carefully followed all instructions but I am only getting a blank recording. The Roxy software is not picking up the video. please help. Thank you.
Turns out there is a Roxio for PC and one for Mac. Think it’s because I bought the wrong one.
May I also make a suggestion? I had trouble choosing the correct cord to connect my camcorder to the Roxio. It would be helpful to have more keywords to use to search. Here’s a description of one I eventually found that fit- 3.5mm to RCA Camcorder AV Audio Video Output Cable, 3 RCA to 3.5mm 1/8" AV Input Adapter Cord.
This really a great video, so thank you so much. I have a problem, the sound and video quality is not good because I didn't use camcorder for about 9 years. Any suggestions?
Head cleaning
if I don't have the camera. Is there any dives doing this job without using pc?
Thanks a lot.
+aboibrahim74 You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Could you tell me if Roxio tapes to a PC, the images and the sounds of the Mini DV video, or only the images?
Hi. I own a 2007 HP Pavilion T880 pc with firewire and XP. (yes it''s time for a new one) Over the years i updated to windows 10. Now i can't use my Panasonic mini DV to transfer recordings to the pc. I tried several options and computers. In the end i bought a new HD and reinstalled XP. It works fine again as in the early days, using Firewire and Movie Maker. Unfortunately Firewire is not supported bij newer operating systems. There are no new drivers available. Good luck.
Gostava de saber se essas cassetes dão para uma CANON MVX300 ??
does the box that you sell on your link include the AV cable too?
Madam, I picked up a Sony GV-HD700 recorder/player to see if it wil play our old mini DV tapes and it does not problem. This unit has an iLink (HDV/DV), HDMI, component and A/V out. Is there a way to use any of these connection points to transfer to my computer and retain the higher quality? I do have the A/V out cable which i could use the Roxio dongle if needed. Your suggestions? Thanks....
+Jan Doddy I have never used one of these. You should be able to use the Firewire to transfer but I just went to the site and I don't see an updated driver. There is , however, a manual you can download and a community you can ask. Certainly I would try everything I could to keep it a digital file. Yes, you can use the method I show here but it should be a last resort since it will not be as high quality AND you have a way to watch your tapes now with the player. Please let us know your experience!
Hey there, I have a Sony Handy Cam mini dv DCR-HC38 and I have a ton of min dv tapes I would like to transfer to my computer to edit and make dvds of.... My new computer does not have Fire Wire so as you know it won't accept the transfer.... I watched your video and see you used a Roxio usb to dvd dongle.... Will that work for my sony? My av out port is shaped like a half moon or something... Yours looks like a needle point plug or something.... Is there different types of AV ports? please help... its driving me nuts... lol
Also i heard that you could tape over used tapes on mini dv, do u happen to know how to do that?
What is the quality of the digital version. is it like as it recorded? thanks i love this
Edmund Edwards Thanks, Edmund! I found the quality satisfactory. It is, however, a process that takes a digital tape to analog and then back to digital so there is some quality loss. Personally, I didn't see enough of a loss to spend the extra money for either the professional transfer at around $25 per tape or the professional transfer equipment which runs in the thousands of dollars. It really depends on how you are using your end video. Making a professional commercial movie or documentary is different than saving my own family home movies in a medium that I will actually use and can share with the family. Thanks for watching and commenting!
thank you for your video. i have a question, how can I transfer from miniDV to PC/laptop and also display the time and date (which is recorded while taping) in the transferred-file?
Thank you ....
+Edy Wijaya This method of transfer simply records whatever is seen on the screen. If the date shows when you play the video, it should show when you transfer it using the Roxio Easy VHS to DVD dongle and software. (Even the word "Play" shows on the final since it comes up on the screen.) If it doesn't show when you play the video and you want to ADD the date, use an editing software and add text to the screen typing in the date. Basic Windows My Movie Maker or Apple iMovie will both give you the option to add captions so you can always add the date. The Roxio Easy VHS to DVD also gives you an option to add a menu when saving to DVD. You could add the date as a Menu title or Chapter title - but it would not show while you are watching the footage - only when you go to the menu.
So, I agree but you lose all your quality of the DV format going to VHS, NTSC. Sadly, I have the same need, with about 100 qty 1-hr Mini DV and DV Tapes. With products and software like Roxio even the VHS resolution is so low. I am still looking for a Hi-Res solution as I used a Cannon XL-1, an $8,000 camera in the day. It has NTSC output but man, what a waste. And I also have a Mini-DV/DV player with NTSC, but it's just not cool. Sadly the Camera's FireWire out is NOT recognized by my Mac though it has Firewire. My next path will be to have to resurrect my 1998 PC with Firewire card and Barracuda Drive, the only problem being I scrubbed a lot of the software and will have to try and rebuild that first. At one Time, I did (do still?) have a Disc Recorder with Mini DV in, but I think it had the same problem over the Canon. It's a bugaboo for sure!!!!
I have the same camcorder and was going to pay to get my tapes converted onto a dvd but i might try this first see if i can do it !
Where u able to do it ..I’m watching this I got some types but they asking £250 for it 😳
How do I purchase your product. I visited your website, but never found this information.
when your transferring do u have to rewind to the beginning of the tape or just push play like you said
You'll want to rewind
I had a Sony HD camcorder back in 2008. I made lots of videos. I no longer have that camcorder so just today I had a canon camcorder shipped to me. When I play the cassette I get an error. Incorrect tape specifications playback restricted. Is there anyway to fix this problem without having to get another camcorder.
I feel you... I had the same problem.
But I found a Sony camcorder from 2001 or 03 I think.
I have a Panasonic (got back in 2000 or so) , if I want to transfer my tapes to dvd, would I use your method here? I can not find the disk and/or cords for the camera. Will the quality be good? I have about 25 tapes all video no still pics taken.
+Cathy Shanks I would look into a direct transfer first since that would be a digital transfer giving you the best quality. To check that option out, google your Panasonic model and look at the manual online as well as any updated drivers for it. It's possible there's a simple firewire or usb connection that might work. IF that doesn't work, then you can use this method. It's not as high quality as a direct digital transfer but it's much better quality than leaving those tapes in a camera bag or box and never viewed. Enter your model number at www.bandhphoto.com or www.amazon.com to find the cables you are missing. Good luck!
thank you so much ! Any idea what a 60 minute tape translates into in terms of file size? ( I have over 1000 tapes )
I just checked my own. A 47 minute MiniDV is 3,374,629 KB. so 71,800 KB per minute. Or 4308MG per hour. Feel free to check my math!!
Hi, thanks for the tutorial. I had a Samsung camcorder but it's not working anymore: can I use a different brand of cam to recover all my old MiniDV tapes? Thanks in advance.
Thank for watching, Giuseppe. Yes. Any MiniDV camcorder with a play mode should work. However you would have attached it to your television to play, you should be able to attach it to your computer using the Roxio Easy VHS to DVD dongle. Good luck and enjoy seeing those old videos! I've been turning them into dvds and giving them as birthday gifts. Each recipient has truly enjoyed them and it's something that can't be purchased at the store.
we have the exact same camcorder
that is in this video
Thank you for this video. Will the software for the Roxio work with a MAC?
bella,
Thanks for watching and commenting! You can get the Roxio for windows or MAC but they are separate products. The link I provide on my website automatically goes to windows but right under it you'll see the MAC link.
www.treasuredarchives.com/links
Hello I was recently given a Panasonic NV-GS320 and i didn't see the port that you mentioned the only ports i have are DV and AV could you possibly help me i am really trying to find a way to convert my Mini DVs to preserve them. Thank you in advance
+Azaan Vongola First, start with the manual. panasonic.ca/viewing/ALL/NV-GS320/OI/vqt1a47/vqt1a47.pdf on page 41 it shows how you would hook it up to your tv. That's how you would hook it up to your computer with a Roxio Easy VHS to DVD. HOWEVER, page 49 begins the process of how to download the software and transfer contents to your PC. You would not need to buy anything to follow the manual and try to transfer the content on your tapes. That process would keep your video in a digital format and that is always preferable. IF, and only if, your computer doesn't recognize your camcorder, THEN using the Roxio as I have shown is an alternative. If you do not have the "Multi cable" I believe this is it. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/531895-REG/Panasonic_K2KZ9CB00001_Audio_Video_Cable.html You might even get the cable and then go to the Panasonic website to see if there's a driver to fit your PC or MAC before buying the Roxio. I wish you luck and enjoy your videos!
I just got through doing this with my Canon optima 30, thanks. The playback on the video after transferring to my computer is a little grainy, is that to be expected? I used the Roxio vhs to dvd 3 plus.
Thanks for the question, Bill. Roxio records what it receives. You can change the aspect ratio in File>preferences but that probably won't help your grainy issue. Try hooking your camcorder up to your television and playing a tape. If the picture on TV is grainy also, then it's the tape and/or the settings we chose back when we taped it (SP, LP, etc.). You can try cleaning the camcorder with canned air or a 'digital video head cleaner' tape. You can get a cleaner tape at B & H. Go to www.treasuredarchives.com/links.html and click on the bandhphoto link. The item number is B&H # PAAYDVMCLC Mfr # AY-DVMCLWW. $7.49 Good luck!
Thanks I'll hook it up to the tv and see what happens.
*So half the video is about HOW TO FAIL and the other half if about buying your ROXIO thingy?*
Did you use a Mac or PC for the transfer? I have a PC. HP from about 2012 and a Canon ZR 900 from probably 2007-2008. I think the Roxio VHS to DVD would work, but I need to edit the video and save it toto be save the file on a hard rive, USB, or desktop, (wherever) to submit to a third party. Is this possible with this product?
+krystal reid I use a PC. I use this method BECAUSE I need to edit, so yes it will allow you to edit once it's digitized and residing on your PC. I use Corel VideoStudio, or Adobe Premiere as my editing tools but I believe simple editing can be done with Windows Movie Maker.
Ok. Great!
My viewer on my camcorder went bad but the camcorder still works. Would I need it based on this setup?
No you would not! Whatever is playing on your camcorder will show on your PC, even fast forward, rewind, stop, etc.
Anytime I have a huge archive to go through and different tapes and formats. What are you using for HD Video transfers?
I have two HD video cameras that I use often. For new family or travel video, I use a Canon Vixia HFR20 mainly because of the size convenience. For concerts, my genealogy interviews, and filming Super 8 and regular 8mm, I use a Panasonic AG-HMC80P AVCCAM. Both cameras use SanDisk cards which makes transfers a breeze since I have SanDisk card slots in all my computers. I always use Class 10 cards. Is that what you were asking?
I use a mini DV HD tapes. I can't transfer the HD mini DV tapes as of yet. The HD is to high of a quality to be transferred the same way.
Hey will this work on mac??
Get on with it!!!!!
Do you know if it's possible to add a menu screen to the beginning of a DVD using this product?
Yes, it is possible. It's an option you choose at the beginning of the process and you have several backgrounds to choose from. Each chapter is each recording you add to make up your movie.
Treasured Archives OK. Thanks!
Don't use RCA adapters or cables (analog video only) for export of digital video formats on to PC! It will ruin the video and audio quality of the transferred data stream. Use only FireWire (a.k.a. 1394 or iLink) cable, if you want the raw, as-recorded quality.
FireWire is the way to go IF IT WORKS. If it doesn't, this is an option over leaving your videos in a medium that you no longer use and so it sits in a drawer somewhere. If you watched the video, FireWire was the first thing I tried.
Will this work with Mini DVD disks?
nice, how can i tranfer a cd audio to my cell phone
U got 9 USB ports?! Good night!
What OS does this work for?
i got the usb thing but it says uvc brand how do i get the software
I don't know. The software comes with the Roxio Easy VHS to DVD. I saw that someone else used handbrake (see "Going Digital's" videos above) but I have not used it so I can't approve or disapprove it.
Ok.. So Now I'm really confused!!
Wish it was more simple for us NON AV Club Members🇺🇸😁
Do you have any idea where I can get an AV to RCA cord?
Thanks
have you tried amazon, or your local second hand store? Second hand stores have all sorts of random wires and cords
I got mine at www.bhphotovideo.com/
Will this work with a computer running Windows 10?
+Mike Frutchey I don't have Windows 10 yet but from the product site it now does support it: [Microsoft® Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows Vista® Home Basic (SP1), Windows® XP (SP3 for 32-bit, SP2 for 64-bit)]
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So you went to all the trouble to originally capture all your precious moments in pure digital by using a Mini DV camcorder. Then when you want to store those pure digital memories onto the more convenient digital medium of DVD you have to convert the data from digital to analog and then back to digital? And out of the 2 analog choices your camera gives you (composite or SVIDEO), you use the inferior composite video for your conversion.This sounds like a horrible idea. This video isn't about finding a way to make your camera be recognized by new computers it's a way to 'settle'.
Does this work for a Mac? :)
+Nick Osborn Yes. It works on a MAC... BUT you need to purchase to MAC version of software and last I checked (which was about 8 months ago) they had not updated to the latest IOS 10.10 (X). You reach the MAC link from the link shown. You may want to check the specs to see if they have updated to your MAC's ios.
I dislike this method because the end result is at best a an analog composite or s-video quality video
+TR I get it but for some people, the end result is getting a tape out of a drawer and into something they can actually see, enjoy and share.
Too much work