topic Re: A115Z / firewire in PCs & Accessories

A115Z / firewire

wtp — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 06:09:36 GMT

I have tried to connect my Sony camcorder to my A115Z with a 4pin to 4 pin i-link / firewire cable. The computer cannot locate or connect with the camcorder. I have tried all of the help suggestions given by XP. I will try the cable on another machine, but am I missing something simple here? The same camcorder worked fine on my old desktop with a 6 pin to 4 pin cable.

Re: A115Z / firewire

Twisted-Rizla — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 14:53:49 GMT

I vaguely remember seeing a fix for your problem on the Vaio-Link page. Have you tried getting the latest updates. You can get them here if not.

Re: A115Z / firewire

robpaxton — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:10:57 GMT

Some makes/models of camera require an XP patch - what make & model is the camera?

Re: A115Z / firewire

wtp — Tue, 26 Oct 2004 00:48:08 GMT

Thanks for the input.

It's a Sony TRV50

Re: A115Z / firewire

wtp — Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:01:03 GMT

I have found a download patch for this problem (solution 31514 / DVGate patch 2.3 06070) - trouble is my version of DVGate is something like 1.2 and it won't let the patch install. It says I need version 2.1. Where on the Vaio site can I get this?

Re: A115Z / firewire

jammold — Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:14:09 GMT

I think (someone shoot me down in flames if I'm wrong), that DVGate 2.1 is the American version, and what you have is the European version.

You can try eSupport HERE or you can try ringing Sony (the number is on VAIO-Link) for help as it is Sony's own software...

Re: A115Z / firewire

kee-lo_ — Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:19:48 GMT

I think (someone shoot me down in flames if I'm wrong), that DVGate 2.1 is the American version, and what you have is the European version.

Sorry man, but you're wrong, as the DVGate on the RA104 (EU) is 2.1

Re: A115Z / firewire

jammold — Tue, 26 Oct 2004 19:36:29 GMT

LOL OK - I accept defeat:smileylaugh:

Re: A115Z / firewire

wtp — Wed, 27 Oct 2004 00:38:56 GMT

Me and the gear are not in the UK so ringing Sony and listening to Greensleeves for half an hour is not feasible. I have searched the support stuff looking for mention of DVGate 2.1 downloads, but can find nothing. I will try emailing Sony, but won't hold my breath.
Any other help / suggestions?

Re: A115Z / firewire

wtp — Thu, 28 Oct 2004 13:21:05 GMT

Can it be this difficult to locate where to obtain / download DVGate 2.1? This is ridiculous - Sony suggests problem solving which does not work.

Re: A115Z / firewire

kee-lo_ — Thu, 28 Oct 2004 13:52:37 GMT

Did Sony suggest to get DVGate 2.1?
If they did I would ask them to give you a direct link, as none of us have ever seen it for download.

Re: A115Z / firewire

wtp — Fri, 29 Oct 2004 08:43:20 GMT

I just want to push this back up the forum list to see if anyone has anymore input on this - PLEASE!

Re: A115Z / firewire

gnomo74 — Fri, 29 Oct 2004 14:07:00 GMT

Hi there. I think you may be looking in the wrong direction. I don't know the version of DVGate on the A115Z, but it's definately are then 2.1, so my belief is that whatever patches were released for previous versions are integrated. I looked and saw that on the download section of www.vaio-link.com, if you go into Patch/Upgrade and then OS, there is a QFE and a Hotfix related to firewire devices. No guarantee it'll work, but definately worth a try if you aks me.

Gnomo74