DCR-HC14E Camcorder to PC

[kmacc56]

Hi.

I have some old MiniDV tapes on a circa 2004 DCR-HC14E Camcorder. It looks like I can import them into my Windows 10 PC by adding a FireWire card and installing the legacy FireWire drivers. I was then hoping to use PlayMemories Home to import the tapes, however I saw that the DCR-HC14E is not included on a list of compatible camcorders with this software (https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00022457), even though on the support page for the camcorder it allows me to download PlayMemories, suggesting that it would be compatible. I therefore have two questions:

1. Is the camcorder compatible with PlayMemories, or perhaps another Sony software such as Picture Motion Browser? The link above is to Sony USA, so perhaps it doesn't apply to the UK?
2. Would this whole setup work? Would my PC recognise the camcorder?

Many thanks in advance,

kmacc56

[Marino.Manolo]

FireWire no need Drivers.

The latest release of PlayMemories Home can't import for a Tapes Camcorder.

Use this program, WinDV:

http://windv.mourek.cz