XP dosen't recognise my DCR

"T Mall" <deeko@discus.MS.com> wrote in message
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> Try to capture video with Win Movie Maker. Only once did Movie Maker
> capture
> video from my Sony DCR TRV 720. Also when Using "Add New Hardware" the
> camera is not found.
> Connection: Using a iLink(firewire?) cable between the camera and Toshiba
> Satellite A75-S229.
> OS Win XP Home Edition, SP2
> No Sony Software installed, none on hand or able to locate
> The camera is turned on(power) and connected
>
> --
> All assistance greatly appreciated

Hi
"Add new hardware" won't install the cam.
So it was recognised once by XP/Win Movie maker?
The obvious stuff first, you do have the cam set to playback -
with Sony's it is sometimes marked as VTR or VCR?
And connected to it's power supply?
Sony have marketed seemingly zillions of versions of
DV cam's over the years, "DV-IN/DV-OUT" seems to be
the inconsistent factor. It's usually located by rummaging
around the "menu's" but ensure "DV-Out" is enabled.
Next check device manager for any problems with your
firewire card.