I have a new jvc mini dv camcorder with usb connection, but can't make it work through Pinnacle studio 9. just get message pinnacle trying to find firewire interface. Is there any way around this without buying different version of pinnacle? Thanks helenjane

Hello Helen, Using a capture card or the firewire ports that came with your pc? Leon Wisnensky The Hot Dog Vending Pimp

pinnacle is looking for a firewire connection and you said you're connecting via USB. I would think somewhere in Pinnacle would allow you to change to look for USB device. However, if your camcorder will do firewire, I would suggest for you to get a firewire card. When all else fails beat the $%!* out of it!!!

According to the Pinnacle website listed specifications for Studio 9, the hardware requirements are for firewire (i-link) PC connection. USB is not supported. Sorry. If you are using a desktop PC, and have a spare PCI slot, a firewire adapter and cable can be had for less than $30. there may be alternate software applications that support USB available for download somewhere, I didn't look.

Ulead looks for USB and has a 30 day free full working trial, available at ulead.com. Tried DVDmovie factory 3.5 and have v. 2+se and both detect my usb cam. Leon Wisnensky The Hot Dog Vending Pimp

Thanks for those everyone.am resorting to capturing with software that came with camera and importing mpeg from this into Pinnacle to edit. Bit of a long way round but it seems to work! helenjane