how can I do this

[porsche9111]

I have a computer with a firewire card. I have some VHS tapes i want to get onto the computer. I have a DV camcorder (with analog line-in feature) and i want to use it with the firewire to get footage from my vcr (my DV camera allows me too hook up from a vcr and capture video). here is what i am trying to say:

1. hook up from vcr to dv camcorder via analog cables.
2. hook up dv camcorder to computer via firewire.
3. capture video from the vcr to computer

i am pretty much trying to use the dv camcorder as a bridge from the vcr to computer.

but my problem is that when i plug the firewire to the DV camcorder, I cant use the line-in feature. if i unplug it, then the video from the vcr can be seen on the camcorder.

the only thing i can do is record an hour from the vcr and then rewind and digitize it through firewire, but this will take much longer. any suggestions? thanks

[Neo Neko]

Sounds like your camcorder does not support simultaneous line-in and out. Alot of em do not. Mine included. But even doing it that way will cause a bit-o signal degredation as it is compressed a bit before being sent out over the firewire.

A 50 to 60 dollar capture card might serve you much better if you have the dough and HD space to do it.

So appart from recording it on the camcorder and then on the PC methinks you are out of luck. :(

[porsche9111]

thanks NEO