DV Cable Connection to Laptop Without FireWire (IEEE1394) Port

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MiniDV cassette transfer
To transfer a MiniDV cassette to a laptop or desktop PC, the laptop or desktop PC must have a FireWire or iLink port (IEEE1394); they are the same thing. Use video editing software like Windows Live Movie Maker or iMovie (Mac) or any commercial editing software. The computer will automatically recognize the camcorder for capture
An internal IEEE1394 (FireWire/iLink, which is the same) card can be easily installed in a desktop PC
If it is a laptop that does not have this port, a second solution - check if the laptop has a side slot for "Express Card" (PCMCIA) protected by a dummy plastic card. There are FireWire Express Card adapters:
https://www.amazon.fr/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=firewire+expresscard&tag=googhydr0a8-21&index=aps&hvadid=9215056378&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=101097741010537552&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_6kh108ih4c_b
3rd ultimate solution: you need to buy an analog to USB converter box
This box or key handles the conversion of "analog flow material to digital, and you connect the box to the computer via a USB cable. The file is converted to MPEG2, a format easy to burn and compatible with all players, with the possibility of editing with "Studio."
Connect the box and camcorder with a S-video connection (round 5-pin plug) recommended or composite (less good) (RCA yellow) and a cord for sound (2 RCA red, white). For the VCR, you need a SCART connection with an adapter or a cord with the "out" direction or with an in/out switch, output S/VHS or composite RCA yellow (less good) plus sound, two RCA red and white outputs.
I recommend the Dazzle Video HD Creator box
There are cheaper products, but beware, they often lead to issues

The image quality can only be judged on the TV screen once the film is in file (USB) or burned
The link:
https://www.pinnaclesys.com/fr/products/dazzle/dvd-recorder-hd/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAp4yjBRCE_enjmpug944BEiQATCpLvYvKi3VUc74TskrD5bMg4cceIp18w9aha238Y7fwI7gaAtSY8P8HAQ
and: cheaper but without my advice: http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Photo-Video-Numerique/Acquisition/Boitier-Externe/AVERMEDIA/4840034-DVD-EZMaker-7-USB-Boitier-externe-Acquisition-Video.htm#pdd

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