I seem to have lost the (AV-DV OUT) function which was on PC100E.
This is important as I use it to digitize video and Sattellite materials to my computer.
It appears that I am unable to this with HVR-A!
any idea or a work around please?

I don't have an A1, but I do have a Z1. One possible problem is that the AV-DV OUT function only works in regular DV mode and not when the camera is set for HDV. Make sure you are set for DV/DVCAM and have i.Link set for DV as well.

The A1/HC1 does not have AV-DV OUT.

Solutions: Use the PC100E if you still have it, or something like this
http://www.adorama.com/VDCAADVC50.html

Mark

I have tried Boyd's work arpunfd it did not work so far.