Dubbing problem with GL-2 at DVinfo.net

Tony Marino · June 30th, 2009, 10:03 PM

Hi, I taped some footage with my GL-2, then put it in my canon zr 900 and transferred it to my GL-2, so I had two tapes. The tape that I transferred will not play in the zr 900. The error messages said incorrect tape specification. Canon tech support told me some camcorders are not always compatiable with other camcorders. I know they are wrong because a mini dv tape will play in any mini dv camcorder. She also said that if I record in movie mode that the fps will be different so that will happen. I recorded it in normal mode.
Does anyone know what could cause that problem?

Thanks,

Tony

David Barnett · July 1st, 2009, 09:14 AM

Did you check to make sure the tape plays ok in the GL2? Myb the connection wasn't right & the tape is blank or some kind of static.

Tony Marino · July 1st, 2009, 01:20 PM

Yes, the tape plays fine in the GL-2. I can try it again, but I'm curious as to why it happened.

Don Palomaki · July 4th, 2009, 05:46 AM

SP or LP speed?
How long ago was tape you copied shot?
Was the suspect tape used previously in another machine?

Subtle changes in tape path alignment can cause playback issues when a tape is taken to another machine.

Have you tried making a copy in the other direction, from the GL2 to the ZR900?

June 30th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#1
Tony Marino Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 55	Dubbing problem with GL-2 Hi, I taped some footage with my GL-2, then put it in my canon zr 900 and transferred it to my GL-2, so I had two tapes. The tape that I transferred will not play in the zr 900. The error messages said incorrect tape specification. Canon tech support told me some camcorders are not always compatiable with other camcorders. I know they are wrong because a mini dv tape will play in any mini dv camcorder. She also said that if I record in movie mode that the fps will be different so that will happen. I recorded it in normal mode. Does anyone know what could cause that problem? Thanks, Tony

July 4th, 2009, 05:46 AM	#4
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	SP or LP speed? How long ago was tape you copied shot? Was the suspect tape used previously in another machine? Subtle changes in tape path alignment can cause playback issues when a tape is taken to another machine. Have you tried making a copy in the other direction, from the GL2 to the ZR900? __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

July 1st, 2009, 09:14 AM	#2
David Barnett Major Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 951	Did you check to make sure the tape plays ok in the GL2? Myb the connection wasn't right & the tape is blank or some kind of static.

July 1st, 2009, 01:20 PM	#3
Tony Marino Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 55	Yes, the tape plays fine in the GL-2. I can try it again, but I'm curious as to why it happened.