Where in "pc land" is my camcorder?

[Guest]

Hello all-
I have been reading board trying to fix problem without having to post but
I'm finally giving in. I have recently built new pc running XP pro sp2 and
have bought new panasonic dv-gs15 and I am trying to capture video from it
with no luck.

I'm using a 1394 connection. The card is made by PPA and did not come with
or offer any drivers on website. No problem window finds it and installs
just fine. First time plug in camcorder windows identifies dv and says
device ready for use. Tried using MM2, Ulead6, and Nero6 but all say "no
video capture device installed." Cant find under my computer or device
manager.

EACH time i plug in or unplug camcorder windows make (ding) noise to let
know it is attached. I am using power supply not battery and is set on vcr
playback. I also disable network connection so windows does not get confused
on card function. I've tried the following:

-Bought new 4pin to 4pin cable
-Exchanged 1394 card for new one
-Uninstall card, shutdown, remove card, reboot, replace card new slot,
install, etc...
-Different video editing softwares
-Reinstalled window xp pro
-Tape inserted in, tape out of dv
-Udated all neccessary drivers, ms updates, and double checked bios settings

Any suggestions I havn't tried already please would help?

If needed some add specs:
MSI 64bit mobo
AMD 3200+
Antec 550 watt ps 12v~34a
Nividia 5700le gc
Creative SB augidy2
1 memorex dvd burner
1 memorex cd burner

 

[John Kelly]

Hello,

You seem to have done everything spot on!!! Have you had a look in the device
manager (Right Click My Computer > Manage > Device Manager) for any conflicts.
I expect you have as you do sound as though you know a fair bit on the things
that can go wrong. If you have checked that and there are no conflicts I have
to say I can not offer any more suggestions. Except....just thought of
one...have you tried the utility program WinDV...its purpose is to fetch or put
back to a DV camera...there are no bels and whistles and is a highly regarded
proggy

Here is the link and description ...

http://windv.mourek.cz/
WinDV
Small Windows utility for DV FireWire digital video input/output. ... WinDV is a
small and easy to use Windows application for capturing videos from DV device
(camcorder) into ... small & handy <100kB one-file WinDV.exe. input / output -
capturing from ...
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[Graham Hughes]

The only other suggestions I can come up with are to check your cam on
another pc that you know works, or try another cam on your pc, one again
that you know works. Faulty cams are not unknown, so it's best to double
check these items first.

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Graham Hughes
MVP Digital Media
Laird of Glencairn
www.dvds2treasure.com
www.simplydv.com

 

[Guest]

Thx for info... no conflicts, and tried windv says "no video device found".
I will try it on different pc and let you guys know results.

 

[John Kelly]

Hello,

That does rather sound like the directshow part of Directx may not be
functioning properly, or of course your camera....I would think its going to be
directshow...but you never can tell

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[Guest]

Okay, I tried on pc where bought camara seems to work fine. I decided to
save any further headaches and put down little $$ to by a external video
capture device (connects via usb) which works just fine but video (even
s-video) pics not seems as good as what 1394 capture method would have done.

 

[John Kelly]

Hello,

Well its my opinion that buying a USB is a very bad move...if you check many of
the message threads in here you will see that all people are advised to use
firewire if their camera is capable of using same. USB is meant for the
transfer of still images only.

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Best Wishes.....John Kelly
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www.the-kellys.co.uk
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www.the-kellys.org
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