CS3 detects but doesn't allow cam controls? at DVinfo.net

Jim Lee · October 27th, 2007, 11:11 PM

Hi guy, wondering if anyone else have notice this issue.

When i plug in my cam, CS3 detects it and shows as online.
I can capture footage fine, however the FF/REW/PLAY/STOP buttons are greyed out. This is a pain as i have to use the on camera controls.
Tested both on XP and Vista with same results, camera i'm using is the Canon Optura60/MVX45i.

Didn't have any of these issues on PP 2.0.
If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this. i'd really appreciate it.

Mike McCarthy · October 28th, 2007, 12:02 AM

Have you set your device control field to "DV/HDV Device Control"? If it set to "none" the VTR controls will not work. The device control field can be found on the second tab of the capture Window (F5) or at Edit->Preferences->Device Control.

Jim Lee · October 28th, 2007, 01:44 AM

Yup, i did set it to DV/HDV controls.
Also, here're what i set for the additional parameters (same as those i used in PP 2.0, which worked then.)

Video Standard: PAL (I'm using a mvx45i.)
Device Brand: Canon
Device Type: Standard (The mvx45i was not in the drop-down list of models.)
Timecode Format: Non Drop-Frame

Still, no joy...

Mike McCarthy · October 28th, 2007, 12:37 PM

Do you have any drivers for you camera to install. The Sony FX1 used to require drivers before XP SP2, for firewire connection. Just a guess, otherwise sorry, no idea.

Jim Lee · October 28th, 2007, 07:42 PM

Yup, drivers for the MVX45i were already installed.

It doesn't make sense why it would work ok in PP 2.0 but not in CS3... :(

October 27th, 2007, 11:11 PM	#1
Jim Lee New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 13	CS3 detects but doesn't allow cam controls? Hi guy, wondering if anyone else have notice this issue. When i plug in my cam, CS3 detects it and shows as online. I can capture footage fine, however the FF/REW/PLAY/STOP buttons are greyed out. This is a pain as i have to use the on camera controls. Tested both on XP and Vista with same results, camera i'm using is the Canon Optura60/MVX45i. Didn't have any of these issues on PP 2.0. If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this. i'd really appreciate it.

October 28th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#2
Mike McCarthy Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 517	Have you set your device control field to "DV/HDV Device Control"? If it set to "none" the VTR controls will not work. The device control field can be found on the second tab of the capture Window (F5) or at Edit->Preferences->Device Control. __________________ For more information on these topics, check out my tech website at www.hd4pc.com

October 28th, 2007, 12:37 PM	#4
Mike McCarthy Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 517	Do you have any drivers for you camera to install. The Sony FX1 used to require drivers before XP SP2, for firewire connection. Just a guess, otherwise sorry, no idea. __________________ For more information on these topics, check out my tech website at www.hd4pc.com

October 28th, 2007, 01:44 AM	#3
Jim Lee New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 13	Yup, i did set it to DV/HDV controls. Also, here're what i set for the additional parameters (same as those i used in PP 2.0, which worked then.) Video Standard: PAL (I'm using a mvx45i.) Device Brand: Canon Device Type: Standard (The mvx45i was not in the drop-down list of models.) Timecode Format: Non Drop-Frame Still, no joy...

October 28th, 2007, 07:42 PM	#5
Jim Lee New Boot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 13	Yup, drivers for the MVX45i were already installed. It doesn't make sense why it would work ok in PP 2.0 but not in CS3... :(