Can i use it to as a video camera hooked up to my computer and save it on a disc?

Do you have the sd card that holds the pictures?
Put in computer.
Computer will give you option how to open and save photos.
You do not have to use makers software disc, any photo reader can store your pictures on computer.

Get a dvd-r disc. Insert it into the computer. Open My Computer and go into the disc. Format the disc if necessary. Select the format type you prefer (I use Live File). Keep that window open and plug your camera in by USB. Once connected, go into My Computer again, double-click your camera's icon, go into a folder (that should be called) DCIM which is the folder your camera stores pictures and video in. Find your video(s) and drag them into the dvd disc's window. Those files should appear transparent which means they are ready to be written. Look at the toolbar and find Burn to Disc. Disc tray will open once burning is complete.

unfortunately,no. the dvd camcorder was designed for easy dvd disc recording w/o usb or computer connectivity (it doesn't have usb port for connection). comparable models that has the usb jack are dcrdvd305 aqnd dcrdvd755 (which cost more). but don't loose hope.other options to transfer videos from cam to pc is by using the dvd disc (make sure you finalize it) and your computer's dvd drive (make sure it has supports 8cm disc and the disc tray in the right orientation to take the disc so it won't fall out). once inside the drive.open or explore the disc and copy and paste video files saved on the usual video_ts folder or the .vob files. if you need to playback the copied files you can simply change the file name to .mpg or use a file conversion software (which you can easily download for free online, use free file conversion as your search phrase) to convert files to a file format you need for editing purposes. another way to go is to use the supplied a/v cable. this type of connection would need a supporting software and hardware installed in your computer. an a/v capture card should be installed and a compatible video capturing application would be needed. hope this helps.thanks:)

If you are using HDMI cables shouldn't happen. Can you see the picture for the videos on the camera screen? Check the connection and setup on the computer for videos. Make sure your computer supports the kind of videos you are shootiong at the speed it loads on the computer. Trying saving the files on the computer hard drive and then watching it from the computer.

same problem here and am desperate. Anybody have solution to this, please?

first close sesion on mini dvd with your camcorder the import your video using movie maker from windows or any video editing software like vegas, premiere or ulead video studio

I have a partial solution for those whose files come up as audio. connect your camera via USB. Windows Movie Player should recognize the camera when you select capture device. When you have your camera selected hit next. Put the file in My Video and title it. When you are ready too capture video Hit play on you camera while in the review screen. The Movie Maker will then capture your video as it plays in the camera.

try to use ULEAD MOVIE MAKER as you saving your videod. be sure you have driver for your device so that the computer will recognize it.if that camera has a memory card transfer it and use card reader to save it to your computer. hope that helps!

CHARCOIS

I bought a program called "inDisc Recovery" that locates lost files and then saves them to your computer.

I can save photos to disc but when I try and save the video clips to disc to play on a TV it will not play. Any advice