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Terdogtanner · #1 02-22-2008

I have a Sharp viewcamZ 500x Digital Zoom MiniDV (VL-Z7)

when I try to plug it into my computer via usb cord, nothing shows on my computer?
i have tried plugging the usb into TWO different slots and nothing

when i go into device manager..i notice that when i plug in to either of the slots a message appears under "Other Devices" (USB DEVICE *with a question and exclamation mark) and both times with each of the usb slots...there is a Yellow question mark each time i plug in

am i missing a driver for this camera? computer?
im at a loss

can anyone help me?!

madmonkey · #2 02-22-2008

Hey Tanner,

If you right click on that device, and go to Properties. What do you see for "Device Status"?

AW_3_3 · #3 02-22-2008

I dont know how it works with USB, as mine uses Firewire, but i can easily rip using Windows Movie maker. Try using that. You will have to use a program to copy from a miniDV camera.

Lord Chance · #4 02-26-2008

Originally Posted by Terdogtanner

I have a Sharp viewcamZ 500x Digital Zoom MiniDV (VL-Z7)

when I try to plug it into my computer via usb cord, nothing shows on my computer?
i have tried plugging the usb into TWO different slots and nothing

when i go into device manager..i notice that when i plug in to either of the slots a message appears under "Other Devices" (USB DEVICE *with a question and exclamation mark) and both times with each of the usb slots...there is a Yellow question mark each time i plug in

am i missing a driver for this camera? computer?
im at a loss

can anyone help me?!

Sharp has a bit of a proprietary bent Terdogtanner. Try the link below...

Link:digital viewcams| software

LC

madmatt2006 · #5 02-26-2008

Originally Posted by Lord Chance

Sharp has a bit of a proprietary bent Terdogtanner. Try the link below...

Link:digital viewcams| software

LC

A driver should help

I bet it works after that!

Terdogtanner · #6 02-26-2008

thanks for all the support fellas
but ive tried the sharp link a long time ago and the application for the driver never opens when i download it to the desktop for install

the only thing left to try is the rip process suggested by AW_3_3 but i will need to know how to do this
or the process of how this actually supposed to work

Lord Chance · #7 02-26-2008

Originally Posted by Terdogtanner

thanks for all the support fellas
but ive tried the sharp link a long time ago and the application for the driver never opens when i download it to the desktop for install

the only thing left to try is the rip process suggested by AW_3_3 but i will need to know how to do this
or the process of how this actually supposed to work

The EXE file you got from Sharp is a simple self extracting zip file Terdogtanner. It will write two files somewhere on your PC. The two files are SHDU_B.INF and USB_Help.pdf. The .INF file tells the computer how to work with your DigiCam. Just follow the instructions in the PDF file. Looking at the INF file, Sharp uses Windows generic drivers. You just need the INF file to make it all come together.

LC

Terdogtanner · #8 02-27-2008

yeah i know man
but it doesnt even detect the usb when i plug it in
PLUS, looking at the pdf...it doesnt even have instructions with xp home...it just shows how to set up for win98/98SE and Win2000

soooo what next?
its like i said before..when i go into DEVICE MANAGER, i plug in the usb connection and then all of a sudden "other devices" appear in the Device manager window along with a yellow question mark. and then under that sub category follows USB DEVICE with a question mark and exclamation...so obviously its not there....

WHAT>.....do i do?