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Not too long ago, I upgraded my motherboard, processor, and OS (from Win2K to
WinXP). During the last few days, I've been trying to pull some footage off
of my MiniDV camcorder, and I can't get my system to recognize that it
exists. I seem to remember that in Win2K, it was essentially as simple as
"plug in the device and run a video capture program."

No dice, here.

I'm using an A7N8X-E Deluxe motherboard, which has built-in Firewire. When
that didn't seem to work, I plugged in the Firewire PC card that I was using
with my previous setup (basic Pinnacle firewire card bundled with Pinnacle
Studio DV - I'd try installing that software, but I haven't unearthed the
disc lately). Much to my surprise, the result was the same.

I've tried a few different programs, but the no-brainer software should be
Windows Movie Maker, which comes with WinXP. When I load it up, and have my
camera on VTR mode, connected to any of my firewire ports, I'm told that no
video capture device was detected. Same error in the other programs I've
tried.

What am I doing wrong? Is it possible that the camcorder's Firewire port
simply died since I last used it? I've never had any indications of problems
with it (or any other aspect of the camcorder, except for its finicky power
plug that pretty much prevents me from using the AC adaptor for anything but
recharging the battery or using the camera as a VCR with remote).

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This may be a dumb question, but what the hey! Have you selected the
firewire device as your capture input? Or are you just opening the capture
program and clicking record? Check that your editing settings and capture
settings are correct. The capture program may be looking for an analog
input.
--
Larry Johnson
Digital Video Solutions
webmaster@digitalvideosolutions.com
http://www.digitalvideosolutions.com
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"Erik Harris" <n$wsr$ader@$harrishom$.com> wrote in message
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> Not too long ago, I upgraded my motherboard, processor, and OS (from Win2K
to
> WinXP). During the last few days, I've been trying to pull some footage
off
> of my MiniDV camcorder, and I can't get my system to recognize that it
> exists. I seem to remember that in Win2K, it was essentially as simple as
> "plug in the device and run a video capture program."
>
> No dice, here.
>
> I'm using an A7N8X-E Deluxe motherboard, which has built-in Firewire.
When
> that didn't seem to work, I plugged in the Firewire PC card that I was
using
> with my previous setup (basic Pinnacle firewire card bundled with Pinnacle
> Studio DV - I'd try installing that software, but I haven't unearthed the
> disc lately). Much to my surprise, the result was the same.
>
> I've tried a few different programs, but the no-brainer software should be
> Windows Movie Maker, which comes with WinXP. When I load it up, and have
my
> camera on VTR mode, connected to any of my firewire ports, I'm told that
no
> video capture device was detected. Same error in the other programs I've
> tried.
>
> What am I doing wrong? Is it possible that the camcorder's Firewire port
> simply died since I last used it? I've never had any indications of
problems
> with it (or any other aspect of the camcorder, except for its finicky
power
> plug that pretty much prevents me from using the AC adaptor for anything
but
> recharging the battery or using the camera as a VCR with remote).

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On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 02:27:36 GMT, "Digital Video Solutions"
<video@digitalvideosolutions.com> wrote:

>This may be a dumb question, but what the hey! Have you selected the
>firewire device as your capture input? Or are you just opening the capture
>program and clicking record? Check that your editing settings and capture
>settings are correct. The capture program may be looking for an analog
>input.

It couldn't find any firewire devide to select.

I managed to solve the problem, though, just a few seconds ago. I tried
reconnecting the plugs a number of times, which had no great effect. The
last time, I unplugged them, blew on the connectors, and plugged them back
in. Windows immediately found the device.

The connectors didn't appear dusty, but as I said, it's been quite awhile
since I've transferred any footage to my PC (I've probably filled ten tapes
since the last time I connected the camcorder to my PC). It's entirely
possible that some dust or something was killing the connection.

Problem solved!

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Glad to hear it. Better pick up some compressed air it's better than blowing
on things and it contains less spittle! Happy editing.
--
Larry Johnson
Digital Video Solutions
webmaster@digitalvideosolutions.com
http://www.digitalvideosolutions.com
877-227-6281 Toll Free Sales Assistance
386-672-1941 customer Service
386-672-1907 Technical Support
386-676-1515 Fax

"Erik Harris" <n$wsr$ader@$harrishom$.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 02:27:36 GMT, "Digital Video Solutions"
> <video@digitalvideosolutions.com> wrote:
>
> >This may be a dumb question, but what the hey! Have you selected the
> >firewire device as your capture input? Or are you just opening the
capture
> >program and clicking record? Check that your editing settings and capture
> >settings are correct. The capture program may be looking for an analog
> >input.
>
> It couldn't find any firewire devide to select.
>
> I managed to solve the problem, though, just a few seconds ago. I tried
> reconnecting the plugs a number of times, which had no great effect. The
> last time, I unplugged them, blew on the connectors, and plugged them back
> in. Windows immediately found the device.
>
> The connectors didn't appear dusty, but as I said, it's been quite awhile
> since I've transferred any footage to my PC (I've probably filled ten
tapes
> since the last time I connected the camcorder to my PC). It's entirely
> possible that some dust or something was killing the connection.
>
> Problem solved!

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On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:08:41 GMT, "Digital Video Solutions"
<video@digitalvideosolutions.com> wrote:

>> I unplugged them, blew on the connectors, and plugged them back in.

>Glad to hear it. Better pick up some compressed air it's better than blowing
>on things and it contains less spittle! Happy editing.

But maybe spittle was the key, turning the dust into a conductive medium... :-)

--
Chris Pollard


CG Internet café, Tagum City, Philippines
http://www.cginternet.net

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<grin> LOL
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Larry Johnson
Digital Video Solutions
webmaster@digitalvideosolutions.com
http://www.digitalvideosolutions.com
877-227-6281 Toll Free Sales Assistance
386-672-1941 customer Service
386-672-1907 Technical Support
386-676-1515 Fax

"Christopher Pollard" <rubbish@cginternet.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:08:41 GMT, "Digital Video Solutions"
> <video@digitalvideosolutions.com> wrote:
>
> >> I unplugged them, blew on the connectors, and plugged them back in.
>
> >Glad to hear it. Better pick up some compressed air it's better than
blowing
> >on things and it contains less spittle! Happy editing.
>
> But maybe spittle was the key, turning the dust into a conductive
medium... :-)
>
> --
> Chris Pollard
>
>
> CG Internet café, Tagum City, Philippines
> http://www.cginternet.net

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On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 08:08:41 GMT, "Digital Video Solutions"
<video@digitalvideosolutions.com> wrote:

>Glad to hear it. Better pick up some compressed air it's better than blowing
>on things and it contains less spittle! Happy editing.

I've got a few cans of it lying around, but for whatever reason, I didn't
grab it this time around.