Sony HDV camcorder
If you have connected your Sony HDV camcorder before to your computer, check
the Device Manager to see if your camcorder is detected as a DV device (left
image below) or AV/C tape device (right image below). If the camcorder is
detected as a DV device, you can capture DV footage. If the camcorder is detected
as an AV/C tape device, you can capture HDV footage.
DV mode
The Sony HDV camcorder can be detected only under Windows XP Service
Pack 2.
JVC HD camcorder
If you have connected your JVC HD camcorder before to your computer, check the
Device Manager to see if your camcorder is detected as a DV device (left image
below) or JVC tape device (right image below).
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HDV mode