Got a Video camera

Hammer · 12-13-2007, 10:36 PM

And cannot figure it out.

Bought a Sony DCR-DVD108 uses the mini discs. Tried it tonight to video my daughters Christmas concert at school. It is dumbass friendly unit to capture the video, but..... i can get the video to play on the little screen on the camera, but will not play on the computer. Nor do I see anything that is playable on the disc. Is this stuff that complicated? If so I am taking the thing back or selling it on Ebay and buying bike parts. I finalized the CD after we got back home, and no videos on the CD to DL to the computer, I unfiniliazed the DVD and still nothing to DL. There is data on the CD, but nothing that looks familiar. I tried to read the manual, it might as well be written in Chinese. Does anybody have the cliffnotes on this DVD contraption?

nhfirefighter13 · 12-13-2007, 10:43 PM

Did it come with a Sony specific capture software program?

Hammer · 12-13-2007, 10:45 PM

A CD?

nhfirefighter13 · 12-13-2007, 10:47 PM

yup.

Hammer · 12-13-2007, 10:50 PM

Yes. And no it is not installed. Thought it would still play without it.

nhfirefighter13 · 12-13-2007, 10:53 PM

Are you sure your PC recognizes 8cm sized DVDs?

I'm thinking you need to install the capture software first, but I could be wrong. I'm not really into the video end of things.

nhfirefighter13 · 12-13-2007, 10:54 PM

For movie files, right-click the VIDEO_TS folder.

Right-click on the desktop and then click Paste.NOTE: The folder and all the contents in the folder will be copied to the desktop of the computer.
On the computer desktop, right-click the newly copied folder and then click Rename.
Type a new name for the folder.
Press the ENTER key on the keyboard.

NOTE: This solution only applies to DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-R recorded with a DVD Handycam® camcorder.

Do you see the VIDEO_TS folder?

nhfirefighter13 · 12-13-2007, 10:55 PM

Have you tried plugging the camera into the pc with a USB cable? That may work something like an external hard drive if you leave the DVD in the camera.

Hammer · 12-13-2007, 11:00 PM

It has the small indention to hold the small DVD's and the screen shot is what I am seeing when i open it. I will install the software and see what happens.

nhfirefighter13 · 12-13-2007, 11:06 PM

What do you have on your pc for DVD burning software? I use Nero and it should handle the files from your camera.

Try it here
for free...I think

Hammer · 12-13-2007, 11:19 PM

Not free, but I will check another source for it. (L.W.)

SheepOfBlue · 12-14-2007, 07:47 AM

Try double clicking the .VOB file or opening Windoz™ Media Player and going there to open it.

Hammer · 12-19-2007, 09:02 PM

UPDATE: after trying to figure this stuff out for about 1 week. I have come to the conclusion that Sony is at fault here. I had the Sony 108 and returned it al all the DVDs and the 4gig memory card for a JVC GZ-MG130. No more discs or memory cards to buy and 7 hrs of video before having to DL to the computer. I will try this one out and see how it is.

12-13-2007, 10:36 PM	#1
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,899 Images: 1	Got a Video camera And cannot figure it out. Bought a Sony DCR-DVD108 uses the mini discs. Tried it tonight to video my daughters Christmas concert at school. It is dumbass friendly unit to capture the video, but..... i can get the video to play on the little screen on the camera, but will not play on the computer. Nor do I see anything that is playable on the disc. Is this stuff that complicated? If so I am taking the thing back or selling it on Ebay and buying bike parts. I finalized the CD after we got back home, and no videos on the CD to DL to the computer, I unfiniliazed the DVD and still nothing to DL. There is data on the CD, but nothing that looks familiar. I tried to read the manual, it might as well be written in Chinese. Does anybody have the cliffnotes on this DVD contraption? __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

12-13-2007, 10:43 PM	#2
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,031 Images: 58	Re: Got a Video camera Did it come with a Sony specific capture software program? __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

12-13-2007, 10:45 PM	#3
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,899 Images: 1	Re: Got a Video camera A CD? __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

12-13-2007, 10:47 PM	#4
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,031 Images: 58	Re: Got a Video camera yup. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

12-13-2007, 10:50 PM	#5
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,899 Images: 1	Re: Got a Video camera Yes. And no it is not installed. Thought it would still play without it. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

12-13-2007, 10:53 PM	#6
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,031 Images: 58	Re: Got a Video camera Are you sure your PC recognizes 8cm sized DVDs? I'm thinking you need to install the capture software first, but I could be wrong. I'm not really into the video end of things. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

12-13-2007, 10:54 PM	#7
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,031 Images: 58	Re: Got a Video camera For movie files, right-click the VIDEO_TS folder. Right-click on the desktop and then click Paste.NOTE: The folder and all the contents in the folder will be copied to the desktop of the computer. On the computer desktop, right-click the newly copied folder and then click Rename. Type a new name for the folder. Press the ENTER key on the keyboard. NOTE: This solution only applies to DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-R recorded with a DVD Handycam® camcorder. Do you see the VIDEO_TS folder? __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

12-13-2007, 10:55 PM	#8
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,031 Images: 58	Re: Got a Video camera Have you tried plugging the camera into the pc with a USB cable? That may work something like an external hard drive if you leave the DVD in the camera. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

12-13-2007, 11:00 PM	#9
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,899 Images: 1	Re: Got a Video camera It has the small indention to hold the small DVD's and the screen shot is what I am seeing when i open it. I will install the software and see what happens. Attached Thumbnails __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

12-13-2007, 11:06 PM	#10
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,031 Images: 58	Re: Got a Video camera What do you have on your pc for DVD burning software? I use Nero and it should handle the files from your camera. Try it here for free...I think __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

12-13-2007, 11:19 PM	#11
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,899 Images: 1	Re: Got a Video camera Not free, but I will check another source for it. (L.W.) __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

12-14-2007, 07:47 AM	#12
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,400	Re: Got a Video camera Try double clicking the .VOB file or opening Windoz™ Media Player and going there to open it. __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

12-19-2007, 09:02 PM	#13
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,899 Images: 1	Re: Got a Video camera UPDATE: after trying to figure this stuff out for about 1 week. I have come to the conclusion that Sony is at fault here. I had the Sony 108 and returned it al all the DVDs and the 4gig memory card for a JVC GZ-MG130. No more discs or memory cards to buy and 7 hrs of video before having to DL to the computer. I will try this one out and see how it is. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

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