[megan60]

Hi
could anyone help me!!! i am trying to find out if sony do a lead for the ccd-trv59e pal video recorder to transfer my Hi8 tapes to dvd. i have looked everywhere and even bought a few but none seem to fit any one got any ideas that might help would really appriciate it

[A n d r e w]

I don't think a USB lead is what you're after (as per the title you've given your post). If you're intending to record direct to a DVD recorder then you'll need a standard composite A/V cable with RCA jacks.

[megan60]

Hi thanks for your response, i want to load my hi8 on to my laptop computer but my camcorder does not have any firewall points that everyone says i need so i was hoping to get something straight from my camcorder straight to my lap top

[MarkE19]

Your camcorder is an old analogue Hi8 model, but a PC/laptop can only work with a digital video file. You therefore need to use a hardware device to convert the analogue video to digital. Have a look in This old thread for some advice on what you need to get the files onto the laptop.

Mark.

[senu]

Originally Posted by MarkE19

Your camcorder is an old analogue Hi8 model, but a PC/laptop can only work with a digital video file. You therefore need to use a hardware device to convert the analogue video to digital. Have a look in This old thread for some advice on what you need to get the files onto the laptop.

Mark.

....Or use a Settop DVD recorder,( with the normal AV cables) then use the resulting DVD on the PC ( Just copy or use a software "import" function)

[megan60]

Originally Posted by MarkE19

Your camcorder is an old analogue Hi8 model, but a PC/laptop can only work with a digital video file. You therefore need to use a hardware device to convert the analogue video to digital. Have a look in This old thread for some advice on what you need to get the files onto the laptop.

Mark.

Hi not sure if thread worked as they aonly seem to have a really expensve model available but will keep trying thanks

[senu]

Originally Posted by megan60

Hi not sure if thread worked as they aonly seem to have a really expensve model available but will keep trying thanks

It works
The Cheapest ADVC is THIS ONE
A settop DVD recorder may cost the same more or less though if you want that alternative