Looking for help locating drivers for an old digital camcorder?

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NoobSmurfie
Junior Member

11-14-2021, 05:27 PM

I possess a Panasonic PV-GS9 Mini DV Camcorder that I recently discovered without converting it to digital. Windows 11 treats the camcorder as a DVS device but cannot locate the necessary drivers, and I have been unable to find any drivers anywhere. What options do I have at this stage? Would installing an additional HDD and using Windows 7 help the system identify drivers?

NoobSmurfie

11-14-2021, 05:27 PM #1

Moosecrafts
Junior Member

11-29-2021, 08:07 PM

You can proceed with using the device now. Does your system support a FireWire connection?

Moosecrafts

11-29-2021, 08:07 PM #2

You can proceed with using the device now. Does your system support a FireWire connection?

IkBenHetBram
Senior Member

735

12-09-2021, 04:29 PM

I discovered the following connection:
https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/sup...c_usb.html
It might assist in locating additional references or links.
But proceed with extreme caution when visiting any connections related to manuals and/or drivers.
Such sites often contain numerous threats, including malware and fake alerts.

IkBenHetBram

12-09-2021, 04:29 PM #3

vlak24
Member

136

12-16-2021, 08:27 PM

It's a contemporary setup without a firewire connection. The camcorder supports Mini USB or DV/4Pin Firewire. Regardless, connecting mini usb to USB A makes it appear as a DVS device yet it doesn't install. I'm unable to locate any drivers.

vlak24

12-16-2021, 08:27 PM #4

roborober567
Member

195

01-02-2022, 10:12 PM

I've worked with numerous Hi-8 and VHS tapes across different Windows versions. My findings suggest using a digital converter device to link the camcorder or VHS player to your computer. I own the latest version of Honestech 8.0 VHS to DVD converter (the company has closed), which functions well. It comes with its own drivers and integrates with Windows. Other video conversion tools exist, but they usually require paid software. I haven't tried any yet, so I can't suggest a specific one. If you search online for "convert analog video to digital," you'll find many choices.

Best regards,
Phil

roborober567

01-02-2022, 10:12 PM #5

rebelka79
Member

185

01-04-2022, 06:54 PM

The converters I come across all need A/V connections like HDMI, RCA, or S-Video. My camcorder only supports Mini USB and DV/4Pin FireWire Out.

rebelka79

01-04-2022, 06:54 PM #6

The converters I come across all need A/V connections like HDMI, RCA, or S-Video. My camcorder only supports Mini USB and DV/4Pin FireWire Out.

Octamy
Junior Member

01-10-2022, 05:22 AM

PCI firewire card available for purchase.

Octamy

01-10-2022, 05:22 AM #7

PCI firewire card available for purchase.

Daddydame
Junior Member

01-10-2022, 09:35 AM

I actually have one arriving just in case. If Windows 11 can't install a driver for the Cam via USB, will it work differently when connected through FireWire? I guess I'll find out in a few days at most...

Daddydame

01-10-2022, 09:35 AM #8

Ziegelcraft
Member

01-10-2022, 12:24 PM

Have you attempted searching for "mini usb to rca video cable" online?
I just tried it, and such cables do exist which could address your problem.
I hope this is useful. Have a great day.
Regards,
Phil

Ziegelcraft

01-10-2022, 12:24 PM #9

cbrDK
Junior Member

01-10-2022, 03:42 PM

#10

I searched for such a cable and found that while they do exist, they are counterfeit designed to mislead customers. Checking if it functions leads to the conclusion that the two technologies are incompatible for this purpose. Thank you for your work.

cbrDK

01-10-2022, 03:42 PM #10

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