malcvxer: Icannot get my P

malcvxer: Icannot get my PC (or my laptop!) (both running XP)to recognise my JVC firewire port. Nothing happens when its connected.

I’m not an expert with Firewire, but I doubt a “Fround New Hardware” balloon will appear as it does with a USB device.

Have you tried performing the capture function on your computer after connecting the camcorder?