My sony DCR-SR68 will not connect, stuck on "preparing"

I have tried to connect my sony DCR-SR68 via USB cable, the camera displays proper screen (to choose USB connection for the internal HD), I choose the USB connect, then the screen stays stuck on "preparing."
It's supposed to be communicating with the computer, but it stays like this for well beyond 30 minutes.

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In checking it appears your camera is supported, now all you need to do is learn to use iMovie. I would recommend getting started by clicking
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The mediatomb log file looks like this:
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Loading configuration from: /var/lib/mediatomb/.mediatomb/config.xml
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Checking configuration...
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2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Setting metadata import charset to UTF-8
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2011-01-02 12:45:58 WARNING: You enabled the YouTube feature, which allows you
to watch YouTube videos on your UPnP device!
Please check http://www.youtube.com/t/terms
By using this feature you may be violating YouTube
service terms and conditions!
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Configuration check succeeded.
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Initialized port: 50500
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2011-01-02 12:45:59 INFO: MediaTomb Web UI can be reached by following this link:
2011-01-02 12:45:59 INFO: http://192.168.1.100:50500/
Any ideas? MediaTomb was able to scan the directories without any problems. I can also connect to the UI through a browser.
EDIT:
Looks like MediaTomb is UPnP with some DLNA extensions, but the Sony stuff requires a strict DLNA server. I'm going through everything in the AUR to see which one will work the best for me. Any suggestions for the best one to use? I'm currently trying Coherence, but I haven't been able to get the player to connect yet.
Last edited by mrbug (2011-01-04 15:28:53)

I just installed and configured MediaTomb for use with my Sony BDP-S570 Blu-Ray player. However, the player won't connect to the media server. The connection diagnostics on the player claim that the firewall could be the problem, but I don't (as far as I know) have anything blocked internally.
The mediatomb log file looks like this:
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Loading configuration from: /var/lib/mediatomb/.mediatomb/config.xml
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Checking configuration...
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Setting filesystem import charset to UTF-8
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Setting metadata import charset to UTF-8
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Setting playlist charset to UTF-8
2011-01-02 12:45:58 WARNING: You enabled the YouTube feature, which allows you
to watch YouTube videos on your UPnP device!
Please check http://www.youtube.com/t/terms
By using this feature you may be violating YouTube
service terms and conditions!
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Configuration check succeeded.
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Initialized port: 50500
2011-01-02 12:45:58 INFO: Server bound to: 192.168.1.100
2011-01-02 12:45:59 INFO: MediaTomb Web UI can be reached by following this link:
2011-01-02 12:45:59 INFO: http://192.168.1.100:50500/
Any ideas? MediaTomb was able to scan the directories without any problems. I can also connect to the UI through a browser.
EDIT:
Looks like MediaTomb is UPnP with some DLNA extensions, but the Sony stuff requires a strict DLNA server. I'm going through everything in the AUR to see which one will work the best for me. Any suggestions for the best one to use? I'm currently trying Coherence, but I haven't been able to get the player to connect yet.
Last edited by mrbug (2011-01-04 15:28:53)

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I can no longer get my MacBook to recognize the same camera (Sony DCR-SR68) I've been doing this with for the last year. I just upgraded to OSX 10.8.1 - did I make a mistake to upgrade my software ????!!!!

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My Grandmother just had a stroke, and I just want to get the video from some of this summer's parties with her.
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I would also try to see if the app "Image Capture" doesn't see your camcorder. This is found in your applications folder but you can get to it easily by hitting command and space bar to bring up spotlight and then typing "Image Capture".
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I looked on their site but it doesn't seem like they've ever supported it with your model.
you might also want to send feedback to apple as to your experience, although their support is limited to their own hardware, so calling Sony might be a better idea...
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iOS: Connecting to the Internet http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695
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