First - The Terms IEEE 1394, 'FireWire', 'iLink' and 'DV IN/OUT' All Refer To The Same Digital-Video Data-Transfer interface (Method), Which Follows A Precise World Standard.

To Transfer 'Digital-Video' (DV) From A 'Digital Video Device' (Camcorder, DV Tape Player) To A Computer, The Computer Must Have A Digital-Video Interface; Referred To As A "IEEE 1394" 'Port', 'Jack', Or 'Interface'.

The 'Digital-Video Interface' Is Marketed With Different Names ( This Marketing Misleads The Consumer into Thinking Its Something Special Only From That Brand Of Product).  The Marketing Names Are "FireWire", "i.Link"; And By A Generic Technology-Term "DV IN/OUT".  For Any Other Named Interface On A Specific Digital-Video Device, Please Refer To The Owner's Manual Or Manufacturer Of The Device.

A Software Video Editor's Built-In DV Support may rely on DV support in the operating system of the PC Computer; such as Windows XP.  To provide DV support through their operating systems, Microsoft and Apple require IEEE 1394 interfaces that are compliant with the OHCI specification.  Many computers include OHCI-compliant IEEE 1394 ports on the computer, and almost all current IEEE 1394 cards are OHCI-compliant.

IEEE 1394 interfaces that are not supported by the operating system require their own presets, driver software, and plug-ins for use with your editing software.  If your computer does not have a built-in IEEE 1394 interface, you can purchase a specification-grade IEEE1394 Host-Controller PCI Card <here>.  Check with your computer's documentation for more information.

The first step in transferring Digital Video, is to connect the camcorder or deck to the IEEE 1394 port or card in your PC system.  Plug an IEEE 1394 connector into the DV In/Out port on the camcorder or deck and plug the other end into the IEEE 1394 port on the system's panel or on the card installed in the system.

Some DV camcorders require a connection to their power adapter to activate the IEEE 1394 port. Other camcorders may go into sleep mode or demo mode if left in the camera mode without tape activity for a period of time. To avoid these problems, connect your camcorder to its power adapter when setting it up for capturing or dubbing video. If the camcorder goes into demo mode with the power adapter connected, turn off this feature using the camcorder's menu system.

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