I am not sure if I have the same problem, but the symptoms are similar. I
have Windows Vista 64 Ultimate and purchased the Pinnacle 1394 card since it
was listed as compatible on the HCL. I did this because the 2 other 1394
cards I had exhibited the behavior described below - 1394 Host Controller
device recognized, drivers installed, but no devices are recognized when
attached. I have tried (3) firewire cards, (2) motherboards, (2) operating
systems (Windows XP SP2 and Vista 64 Ultimate), (5) cables, (2) ipods, and a
sony DV camcorder and none of the permutations work. Based on all the
research I have performed to date, the closest I can come to an answer is
that windows XP SP2 and higher seem to have more strictly implemented the
1394 specification. I am certain at one time I did have one 1394 device
working on windows XP, so I am betting it was pre-SP2.
I am at my wits end and very frustrated since I have invested a great deal
of time and money building this system according to the Vista HCL and would
therefore expect it to 'just work'.
Sorry to vent, but I am anxious to find a solution.
mark
"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> Ask a friend who also has a digital camcorder if you can borrow his/hers for
> half an hour or so and see if that one works on your notebook.
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>
> "PeterC" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news
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> > Yes Cari as far as I can determine from Device manager. I have uninstalled
> > firewire port and on reboot it is reinstalled. I don't have any other
> > devices
> > to try on it.
> >
> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >
> >> Are you sure the firewire port on the notebook is working correctly?
> >> --
> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
> >> http://www.coribright.com/windows
> >>
> >> "PeterC" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:3363A7CB-99AE-448C-BBFC-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> > Vista Home Premium on my HP laptop will not recognize the firewire
> >> > connection
> >> > to Sony Digital Video cameras. Have tried a MS workaround editing the
> >> > registry on KB but this does not work either. Yes the camera is turned
> >> > on
> >> > correctly etc. as it hooks up straight away to a desktop running XP.
> >> > Any clues to making this work?
> >> >
> >> > "Cari (MS MVP)" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Is the camcorder:-
> >> >>
> >> >> Turned on?
> >> >> In VCR Mode?
> >> >> Powered by A/C and NOT its internal battery?
> >> >> --
> >> >> Cari (MS-MVP Windows Client - Printing, Imaging & Hardware)
> >> >> www.coribright.com
> >> >>
> >> >> "Pat O" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> >> news:28df101c464e4$448da0b0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >> >I have install a 1394 FireWire Adapter which my computer
> >> >> > recognizes and indicates that it is working. However
> >> >> > when I plug my Panasonic Digital Video Camera into the
> >> >> > system, the camera is not recognized.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Help
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
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