topic Convert data on micro cassettes in Camcorders

Convert data on micro cassettes

ddddan99 — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 21:23:45 GMT

I have a ZR20 with movies on a few dozen micro cassettes. Is there a way to transfer the movies from the cassettes to an iMAC? Thanks for any help.

Re: Convert data on micro cassettes

Nick2020 — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:18:10 GMT

Hi ddddan99,

Thanks for checking in with us.

Since we aren't able to provide forum support for that camcorder, you may wish to contact our phone support line by calling us at (800)652-2666 on M-F from 9am-7pm EST and then select the camcorder department.

Re: Convert data on micro cassettes

ddddan99 — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 11:44:23 GMT

Thanks for the reply. I keep getting relpies that send me to different areas of Canon. But each one sends me away. The chat capability told me this forum is the only place where I can get responses. The phone number you indicated will not handle anything relating to this camcorder. I guess it's just too out of date. How about this - is there any technology that you're aware of that converts these cassettes to digital formats even if I need to buy extra equipment?

Re: Convert data on micro cassettes

shadowsports — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:55:34 GMT

Greetings,

Here's what you need to do.

The ZR20 has a firewire port. You need to buy a firewire capture card. (They are very inexpensive). You'll use this to connect the camera to a PC or MAC. You can capture the footage and archive it digitally.

Amazon is a great place to start.

Re: Convert data on micro cassettes

ddddan99 — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:05:23 GMT

Thank you so much.

Re: Convert data on micro cassettes

ddddan99 — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:45:11 GMT

Is there any way to be more specific on this - sorry. The camcorder has a small DV in/out port.

Presumably that connects to the firewire card. I would need a cable to connect to the card and then another cable to connect the card to the iMAC. Any idea if this Vantec card (below) would work?

This cable (below) might connect the camcorder to the card

Then I need a cable to connect the card to the IMAC. Is this even remotely correct or do I have this wrong. Thanks again.

Re: Convert data on micro cassettes

Danielle72 — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:35:02 GMT

I am here for the same reason. I think I have the correct cable, but get no sound when it comes into computer. Did it work for you? Thank you for your help

Re: Convert data on micro cassettes

ddddan99 — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:21:19 GMT

Haven't tried anything yet. I don't think I have specific enough info on what to get. Combo of talking to Apple and Best Buy may do it. The latter was helpful with running an old VCR and DVD player through my cable system and new TV. They got me the parts that I needed and it worked. I put this on the back burner but will post once I dig into it again.