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nicola · Post by **nicola** » Wed Sep 24, 2003 1:51 am

hi gang, can anyone help me ? i have bought a jvc GR-DX95EK CAMCORDER mproblem is my pc does not reconise it ,os xp pro , can anyone tell me were i can download a driver,ive looked but cant find,someone told me it might be that i need a driver for xp pro ,as there is lots of problems with xp ,help im at my wits end,thanks xxxx nikki

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Wed Sep 24, 2003 4:57 am

Originally posted by nicola
hi gang, can anyone help me ? i have bought a jvc GR-DX95EK CAMCORDER mproblem is my pc does not reconise it ,os xp pro , can anyone tell me were i can download a driver,ive looked but cant find,someone told me it might be that i need a driver for xp pro ,as there is lots of problems with xp ,help im at my wits end,thanks xxxx nikki

take it back ASAP.

there is no driver for winxp. JVC has a HISTORY of problems with it's firewire ports. If you bought it from ebay and they claimed it works, DEMAND a refund.

I had a 920u that lasted me about a month before the goshdamn firewire port disappeared

I've used over a half dozen miniDV camcorders before. If you are able to return it, let me know what you want to use it for and I'll suggest a replacement.

nicola · Post by **nicola** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 11:38 am

it is not attached by firewire ,it is by usb . surely a brand new camara by jvc must work on xp ?

Croc · Post by **Croc** » Thu Sep 25, 2003 3:11 pm

Hi Nikki.

Do you have the manual for the camera?

JVC automatically uses XP but earlier OS's have software. We had no trouble with our jvc camera and connecting to the computer by USB.

Anyway, if you didn't get the manual for it, you can get a .pdf file here .

Croc.

nicola · Post by **nicola** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 3:17 am

have manual but there is not much help in it how do i check to see if my drivers for cam are ok,plus would aspi cause any probs ?if so how do i check that ,any ideas would be great ,there must be some genius out there to make a sad girl happy

Croc · Post by **Croc** » Fri Sep 26, 2003 4:55 pm

If you are running XP, you don't need any. XP does everything for you with it's own prepackaged software....... everything.

With other OS's boot up, then plug the camera into the USB port using the supplied lead and let Plug n Play go to work.
When it detects the camera and asks where the software is, click on "Have Disk" then select the location of the disk.
Sit back and let it load, following the prompts for your OS.

As for the manual, it's a bit technical but if you break it down into sections, a bright girl such as yourself would have no trouble.

Croc.

nicola · Post by **nicola** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 11:41 am

i have plugged it in {usb} and nothing as happened surely someone must no my problem ,

zooner · Post by **zooner** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 2:49 am

Originally posted by nicola
i have plugged it in {usb} and nothing as happened surely someone must no my problem ,

firewire/usb...

if nothing is happening, it's one of three things.

1) the cable is bad

2) your usb drivers are not installed or not attached to the mobo

3) jvc mainboard is fried.

Regardless, it should at least be seen. There is a driver disc for your JVC minidv usb to properly function, but it first must see your camcorder.

at this point, I'd take it back. like I first suggested. JVC camcorders are a NIGHTMARE waiting to happen. There are so many problems with those ports failing, it's sick. No wonder they offer only a 3 month warrenty on their products, it's because they KNOW THEY ARE GOING TO FAIL. check out camcorderinfo.com

I tried to have mine fixed and they wanted $550 JUST FOR THE PART. F*ck JVC, they've lost a customer for LIFE and I tell everyone I know the same thing.

nicola · Post by **nicola** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 11:03 am

i cant take it back ,bought it from a friend who works for qvc ,have since fell out with that friend ,i have asked jvc they said i need part number 87089cd cd rom-10.17 ,its £16.00 ,could it be when i put xp pro onto my pc i only upgraded from 98se ?

nicola · Post by **nicola** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 2:25 pm

does this help,or any info you want on my pc i can show you
Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack None
Internet Explorer 6.0.2600.0000 (IE 6.0 - Windows XP)
Computer Name W2T7L2
User Name Home PC
Logon Domain W2T7L2

Motherboard:
CPU Type AMD Athlon-PECM, 900 MHz (4.5 x 200)
Motherboard Name PCChips M810LR (2 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 AMR, 2 DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)
Motherboard Chipset SiS 730S
System Memory 192 MB (SDRAM)
BIOS Type AMI (09/14/01)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter SiS 630/730 (64 MB)
3D Accelerator SiS 300
Monitor Compaq P75 (921CA44TE462)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter SiS 7018 Audio Accelerator

Storage:
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive Maxtor 2B020H1 (20 GB, 5400 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Optical Drive DVDROM 1 2X

Partitions:
C: (FAT32) 19530 MB (4509 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Microsoft PS/2 Mouse

Network:
Primary IP Address
Primary MAC Address 00-07-95-08-D4-92
Network Adapter SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter (82.42.108.69)

Peripherals:
Printer EPSON Stylus C20 Series

Croc · Post by **Croc** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 6:03 pm

Try this Nikki:
Plug the camera into the USB port on the comp after bootup.
There is a 4 position toggle switch on the side near your thumb that has "M", "A", "OFF (Charge)" and "Play".

Move the toggle switch to "Play".

The camera screen should indicate an upload to the computer
A window should then appear giving you some options for viewing/saving the pics/videos you have taken.

You have to also use the switch marked "Video"/"Memory" to go from viewing video to the pics you store on the memory card.

Hope this helps. My camera is almost the same as the one you have and there was no trouble with connecting and saving using XP without the JVC CDRom being loaded. In fact, the paperwork suggests not to use the CD if you are using XP.

Croc.

Also, it may be a good idea to check the Microsoft Update website and get XP updated with the latest Critical/Service Pack and other XP updates.

nicola · Post by **nicola** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 3:03 pm

hi,right guys big decision time

i have windows xp pro on my pc ,i also have probs with pc cam wont load cant burn films ,no aspi ,no service pack , a friend put xp on to my pc {cracked version} just found out ,could this be the cause of all my probs ?if so shall i just go and buy win xp home edition?and if so were can i get it from cheap in uk,will it be easy to load ,as i am not the best person on a pc

but with step by step instruction i can do anything

, so if anyone can answer these questions asap please help ,i would be really grateful ,im desperate now , thank you nikki xxxxx

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 3:20 pm

Well, first, I would buy the "real" retail version of XP no matter what.

Second, are you trying to transfer miniDV video from your new JVC to the PC via USB ? If so, that may not work very good. USB is a little slow transfering video from what I've heard.

Let me look into this a little more. I'll be back in a bit.

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 3:30 pm

Well, hmm... I have found the specs here, but see no mention of FireWire at all. So, you must not have the option. Is this correct ?

If so, you are stuck with USB. I would say that you either need to FIND the driver for it (which may be on the JVC site) or check the ports. It seems that Plug-and-Pray works OK on this side of the pond with certain cameras.

But, the others are right, JVC cameras suck and I would never buy one. My parents have one and it has been to the repair shop several times. Albeit, it is about 5-6 years old and was one of the first affordable miniDV camcorders, but lately, it is falling apart.

Sell your camera on Ebay and buy a Sony.

nicola · Post by **nicola** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 3:56 pm

hi ,the cam as a fire wire socket on it but my pc does not ,how much will i get for my cam on ebay do you think?its brand new,oh and could the problem be the xp copy i have on pc?

Sid · Post by **Sid** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 4:07 pm

When the camera is plugged in do you see an extra storage device in windows explorer?

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 4:39 pm

Another question: does your camera have the capability to put a memory stick in the slot and take digital photos SEPERATE from the miniDV ?

If so, the USB plugin is used for the photos. The FireWire is used to transfer video. If you don't have FireWire on your computer, just buy a PCI adapter. They are pretty cheap.

Croc · Post by **Croc** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 9:24 pm

Just d/loaded the manual from the JVC site and this is what it says about uploading to a computer. The earlier link didn't work. Sorry bout that. The JVC site mustn't allow direct linking to the manual.

USB Cable:
Using this it's possible to...

Transfer still and moving images from the Memory Card.
Transfer still and moving images from the Tape.
Capture still and moving images in real time.
Use the camera as a webcam.

DV Cable:

It is also possible to transfer still and moving images from the camera to the PC with a DV connector using the provided software, software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.

*When connecting cables, open the camera's screen.

The camera connected via USB to a PC with XP on it should work Nikki.
There has to be something mssing for it not to. Once you get the XP issue sorted try it all again.

There should have been 2 sets of instructions with the camera;
1 operating manual and 1 software install guide.

Croc.

Edit: The DV (firewire) cable plugged into the camera and the PC, XP Home autodetected the camera and gives the option to use Win MovieMaker or other software.
Bought one this morning to compare with USB.

How are you going with it Nikki?

John

Croc · Post by **Croc** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 9:35 pm

//bump//

Are we getting anywhere Nikki???

Croc.

brianosmi · Post by **brianosmi** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 10:22 pm

Just have a quick question: I've never been able to use USB for uploading video.
Now that you have the dv cable, which one do you like better? Do you notice a difference between the firewire and USB?
Just wondering for future reference...

Croc · Post by **Croc** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 11:19 pm

Too early to tell yet.
I would like to think after buying the cable it would be.

I will let you know when I time it.

croc.

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