DVStreamer Ltd ships the DVStreamerPRO software which allows to save and retrieve data files from PCs running MS Windows to inexpensive video tapes, using DV or Digital8 camcorders connected through a IEEE1394 ("Firewire") interface.

The DVStreamer family of products provides basic functionality to save and restore files to/from digital video tape using DV or Digital8 video recorders connected to a PC (running Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP) through an IEEE1394 (Firewire) interface. DVStreamerPRO, can save multiple files and folders/directories per recording session. DVStreamerLite (former DVStreamer) can only save or restore one single file per recording session. However, this file may be as large as the tape capacity and operating system allows (4GB for Windows98 or higher on NTFS systems).

The recorded data, protected by an error detection and correction scheme, is inserted/extracted in the video stream transmitted/received to/from the VCR, and recorded on a standard mini-DV or Digital8 tape.

For DVStreamerLite and DVStreamerPRO 1.x Releases, the storage capacity is 8.7 GB on a one hour tape running at normal speed, and 13.1 GB using the LP mode. In the unprotected mode, the capacity is 10GB at normal speed, and 15GB in LP mode.

DVStreamer products support NTSC and PAL video formats. NTSC is used in North-America, PAL in the rest of the world. There is a specific executable for each version.

All versions available as shareware with 30 days evaluation period (full product, no restrictions), and can be downloaded from : http://www.dvstreamer.com/