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Did not come with a USB Cable to connect the camera to the PC, or TV, Couldn't find a place to contact you so I thought I'd try this.
Any ideas or help?

There are several ways to play the .asf video files on the computer. First, media player in my windows vista does not play these files. It keeps saying there is an audio codec missing. I have the VLC player and it does play these files. I just went into the default programs area to associate .asf files with the vlc player instead of media player. You can also change the file name from .asf to .asx, I tried that and media player did play the .asx file. Also you can convert the file from .asf to something that media player does play such as .avi files. The camera software disc that came with the camera has a movie converter or you can use any other converter. I really like this camera, espesially it's ability to record off the tv or dvd player. In fact I was looking for a low priced camera to put in my shirt pocket while recording off my night vision device and I found it. My Canon TX1 does not have a video input,only output.

The video is poor quality. The build quality is EXTREMELY poor, the charger for the battery that is supplied is finicky (the battery has to be seated 'just right' in order for it to charge at all) and when using the A/V in it often creates broken files that cannot be played back at all.

I purchased this three years ago when it first came out - including all the extras, battery etc...unfortunately, the quality is simply not there. Image is fuzzy, shakes easily and although convenient - the pictures and images left a lot to be desired. However, the biggest problem was the batteries - every one of them died quickly after just a few charges none would hold a charge. Basically, an inferior piece of junk that had a lot of potential. BTW, I didn't exactly have high expectations - just wanted something to leave in the purse or toss around for those spur of the moment situations. Didn't even fit the bill for that.

I've had this for a year now. But now the data cable seems to be wearing out. It is a triple wire connector Video out, Sound out and USB to camera. The port is smaller than a Mini USB 'B', so I'm not sure if it proprietary or some obscure standard. My laptop doesn't have a built-in SD card reader, so it has become a seriously inconvenient to transfer files. Only replacement I could find is at Aiptek.com I'm going to look at Creative Vado or a Kodak brand budget camcorder next. The .ASF video format isn't good enough. I figured out how to convert the videos to other formats, but its needlessly awkward and difficult.