DV-AVI option Grayed out

[Chuck]

I have a new Sony TRV 22. I'm am trying to capture a 4
minute video in Movie Maker version 2. When I get to the
option of selecting Video settings, DV-AVI is grayed out.
I'd like to see what the highest quality output looks
like. Can you help? Is DV-AVI better than the option
of "Large File"?
Thanks for any help.

 

[Hywel]

I have a new Sony TRV 22. I'm am trying to capture a 4
minute video in Movie Maker version 2. When I get to the
option of selecting Video settings, DV-AVI is grayed out.
I'd like to see what the highest quality output looks
like. Can you help? Is DV-AVI better than the option
of "Large File"?

How are you connecting the camera to your PC? If you're using USB you
won't be able to capture as DV-AVI. It is better than "Large File".

 

[Bob [MVP]]

Chuck,

What Hywel said is absolutely correct, but perhaps a bit
understated. If you capture from USB the quality will suck, no
matter what setting you use in MM2. The stream from your
camera's USB port is a reduced-resolution, highly-compressed
video.

You need to capture using IEEE-1394 (FireWire) to get
high-quality DV-AVI video. You can buy a 4-pin to 6-pin
FireWire cable from your local Radio Shack for $32
(http://tinyurl.com/whjp) or order online from Sony for $45
(http://tinyurl.com/2ngro) including shipping charges.

-Bob
____________________________
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Media Center Edition
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter

 

[Steve]

I just bought a sony camcorder as well. You need a
Firewire connection (IEEE 1394) to use that option. I'm
guessing you are using USB streaming. Bought a Belkin from
amazon for about 35 bucks. Comes with card and cable. At
that setting it imports clips at about 178MB per minute! I
now need to figure out how to import at that high quality
and be able to compress it down to fit on a VCD or DVD.

 

[Guest]

I don’t know if you guys are still paying attention to this thread, but I hope you are as I need some help. I have just built a new Windows XP pro machine using an Abit 1C7 max3 board after using a Mac for quite a long time. I have about 3 built in, board provided fire wire ports. When I plug my SONY digital 8 the computer can not seem to see. I have tested the ports with a exterior cd burner and there dose not seem to be and physical problems. Any advice or references to where I can find the info would be appreciated.