I have a problem connecting my Sony HDR-HC5 digital Camcorder to my Laptop (XP SP2) using 1394 firewire. The first time I hooked it up I had no problems, the second the computer did not recognize the Camcorder. I downloaded a hotfix from Microsoft along with several plugins - nothing helped.
The Camcorder did not come with Driver software, according to Sony it's not needed (if fact you can't download a driver from the website - it doesn't exist).
I tried all combinations of turning the camera on and off before windows start up, the camera was/is properly set in edit/play mode. I've tried to update the driver for the 1394 port -however after windows checks it claims no new driver is available. Can anyone help - I'm getting frustrated.. in particular after reading about so many people having hook up problems and not finding any good answers.

Thx D.