advice needed uploading Video to PC
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Are you connecting via USB or firewire?
To capture video from your GR-DVP1E, you must connect through firewire...
Best practices:
1. Hook up firewire (IEEE1394) to your computer and cam
2. Power on the cam in "VCR MODE"
3. XP should find it, and even offer you a default application to select (Choose Windows Movie Maker if it is offered)
4. If Windows MM is not offered, launch it.
5. Use the capture feature in Windows Movie Maker (and I recommend DV-AVI import as your computer spec will probably do it without a stutter).
USB mode is generally only for still photo import. It basically views your camera as a removal media device (eg USB storage device).
If this doesn't help, post back and we can try some other tricks...
ErnestM
To capture video from your GR-DVP1E, you must connect through firewire...
Best practices:
1. Hook up firewire (IEEE1394) to your computer and cam
2. Power on the cam in "VCR MODE"
3. XP should find it, and even offer you a default application to select (Choose Windows Movie Maker if it is offered)
4. If Windows MM is not offered, launch it.
5. Use the capture feature in Windows Movie Maker (and I recommend DV-AVI import as your computer spec will probably do it without a stutter).
USB mode is generally only for still photo import. It basically views your camera as a removal media device (eg USB storage device).
If this doesn't help, post back and we can try some other tricks...
ErnestM
maserati3200gt said:
ernest can you explain what "firewire" is ?
Many Thanks
It's Apple Computer's name for the IEEE 1394 serial interface. It uses an absolutely minute 4pin or 6pin plug/socket. Sony give it their own name (which I forget, having no Sony kit.)
http://developer.apple.com/devicedrivers/firewire/index.html
Despite being an Apple invention, it has become the de facto standard for transferring video between digital camcorders and computers of any make - my HP came with a Firewire interface as standard, and you can buy interface cards.
Maser...
You also have to have the firewire port on your PC (you should if you are running XP). There are two types of firewire cables. Usually, for cameras, you need the one that is small at one end and large at the other (keeping it simple)...
After you get that, go back to my "best practices" above...
ErnestM
You also have to have the firewire port on your PC (you should if you are running XP). There are two types of firewire cables. Usually, for cameras, you need the one that is small at one end and large at the other (keeping it simple)...
After you get that, go back to my "best practices" above...
ErnestM
What happens when you plug in the firewire cable and then put your camera in "vcr mode" (play video mode)?
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Why firewire? True USB is just as fast, however, for most cameras firewire is faster (especially cameras that may be a few years old) because the cameras are only setup to transfer USB via the 1.1 protocal...
...also, most video editing programs are set up to use firewire...
ErnestM
>> Edited by ErnestM on Saturday 12th February 13:27
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Why firewire? True USB is just as fast, however, for most cameras firewire is faster (especially cameras that may be a few years old) because the cameras are only setup to transfer USB via the 1.1 protocal...
...also, most video editing programs are set up to use firewire...
ErnestM
>> Edited by ErnestM on Saturday 12th February 13:27
maserati3200gt said:
trying both and the software allows jpeg to be sent to the necessary folder but the video clip will not upload !
my pc wont recognise the video tape.
upon switching from memory card to video the pc failes to accept the video !
very frustrating !
According to the manual for the GR-DVP3 (which I found at JVC's site), switching from still mode to video mode while hooked up to the PC will cause "issues".
Just start with NO programs running, plug in your turned off camera (via firewire ONLY - USB and Firewire should NOT be connected at the same time), and then go immediately to TAPE PLAY MODE on the camera...
ErnestM
>> Edited by ErnestM on Saturday 12th February 13:33
One other thing to check is the Windows XP service pack 2 issue for firewire (assuming you have service pack 2):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885222
I would also check to make sure that the drivers are properly loaded for your firewire port (maybe have a rummage inside control panel>system>device manager just to make sure windows sees them.
If you are powering on your camera, and Windows doesn't find it, I would assume that there is probably a firewire issue...
(BTW - I, traditionally, use Sony cameras. One of the benefits is Windows seems to have very few problems with these cameras and a firewire DV link)
ErnestM
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885222
I would also check to make sure that the drivers are properly loaded for your firewire port (maybe have a rummage inside control panel>system>device manager just to make sure windows sees them.
If you are powering on your camera, and Windows doesn't find it, I would assume that there is probably a firewire issue...
(BTW - I, traditionally, use Sony cameras. One of the benefits is Windows seems to have very few problems with these cameras and a firewire DV link)
ErnestM
No worries, mate, we've all been there...
...anyway, now I need more info on your PC. Is it a name brand/model number?
...have you tried activating the "add hardware" wizard in the control panel (just for giggles in case it might pick up the firewire - if it says it can't find anything new, just press cancel at the end of the wizard...)
(I'm starting to think that somehow the firewire port got turned off in your BIOS, but we will defer that thought for a moment...)
Chin Up...
ErnestM
...anyway, now I need more info on your PC. Is it a name brand/model number?
...have you tried activating the "add hardware" wizard in the control panel (just for giggles in case it might pick up the firewire - if it says it can't find anything new, just press cancel at the end of the wizard...)
(I'm starting to think that somehow the firewire port got turned off in your BIOS, but we will defer that thought for a moment...)
Chin Up...
ErnestM
ernest, im still trying a few things here so sorry for the delay in responding.
no luck here yet either !
the add hardward has not been helpful.
my system is : emachines 820 (uk) edition.
I am totally lost.
even had neighbour try his luck but to no avail !
where do i go from here ernest ?
I never had this problem with windows ME on my laptop ! (wished i still had that now)!
no luck here yet either !
the add hardward has not been helpful.
my system is : emachines 820 (uk) edition.
I am totally lost.
even had neighbour try his luck but to no avail !
where do i go from here ernest ?
I never had this problem with windows ME on my laptop ! (wished i still had that now)!
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