Firewire input broken need help!

[patrickkane88]

The actual input for dv firewire on my Panasonic DVX100B is broken. The computer doesn't even register that the camcorder is plugged in and I am unable to log and capture. I have tried other firewire cords and the same cords with different camcorders and my firewire input is definitely the problem. I haven't dropped it or anything and there is no visible damage. Is there somewhere I can send to get it fixed? How much would that cost? Any other suggestions or ideas? I live in New York City so if you know any places nearby it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Austinv]

use a different camera to upload your footage.

 

[pronghornproductions]

Yes, go out and buy a cheap mini dv camera to use as a deck, you don't want to put all the wear and tear on the DVX heads anyway.

 

[caasiwriter]

Hello, i have exactly the same problem. NO dv OUT/IN from the camera. Is this a common problem?

 

[Gary]

It's been well documented in the forum that the camera's firewire board can be fried when the firewire cable is connected while the camera is on.

 

[Fliques Osman]

It sounds like you need to go buy a cheap mini dv camera and use that to upload your footage

As Gary stated make sure that the camera is off before you plug in your Firewire. And if I am not mistaken, Barry Green mentioned in the forms somewhere that most ports fry when you have a 6 to 4 pin connection. I think the best cords to get is a 4 to 4 pin (again double check on that)