XH A1 connection issue.

[JesseR5]

Hello! I'm having an issue with connecting my xha1 camcorder to my computer. I'm using a USB to IEEE 4 pin Firewire adapter to connect to the camcorder. 

Every time I connect the camera to my computer, it is not recognized. Even if I connect to another USB port, it still won't recognize the camera. 

Do I need to use a proper adapter or give up? 

[Danny]

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[JesseR5]

My computer's OS is Windows 11. 

[kvbarkley]

Which adapter? AFAIK, there is no easy way to get from USB to firewire. Macs use thunderbolt->firewire.

[shadowsports · Accepted solution]

Greetings,

Are you using something similar to this?

If so, it won't work.  The PIN out on the cable is not correct.  You will need something like this:

[JesseR5]

I will look into that. Thank you! 

[JesseR5]

Do I need that chipset for that firewire? 

[shadowsports]

Something like the above is under $20. Windows includes a basic video editor (look in the Photos App) if you don't have something more robust.    

[Stephen]

Great advice, Rick!