topic Re: Importing DV tape to iMovies from DCR-HC19E in Camcorders

Importing DV tape to iMovies from DCR-HC19E

cliftonjack — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:21:42 GMT

I am trying to import DV from my SONY DCR-HC19E to MAC using firewire cable. Unfortunately iMovies doesn't recognise the device. Does anyone know of any software that can do this for me? Many thanks.

Re: Importing DV tape to iMovies from DCR-HC19E

Mick2011 — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:06:08 GMT

Hi cliftonjack, welcome to the Sony Forums

iMovie should have no problem with the HC19e. Have you tried using another firewire cable? They're often the source of connection problems.

Cheers

Mick

Re: Importing DV tape to iMovies from DCR-HC19E

cliftonjack — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:32:47 GMT

Thanks Mick. I have actually taken it in to the Apple store and they've tried another cable and another Mac and still no luck. I've seen a lot of stuff on the net with others experiencing similar problems. Hopefully there is an answer somewhere.

Re: Importing DV tape to iMovies from DCR-HC19E

Mick2011 — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:30:35 GMT

Are you powering the camera from the mains? That's important. Make sure it's powered on, in VCR mode, before you launch iMovie.

Mick

Re: Importing DV tape to iMovies from DCR-HC19E

cliftonjack — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:19:12 GMT

Yes I've done all that. Still no luck. I'm going to the Apple store again next week to see if they have come up with something. Thanks for your help.