Firewire: GL2 not there at DVinfo.net

Tim Agnew · August 21st, 2005, 05:52 PM

Just got a new edting PC and tried plugging the Gl2 into it for capture- Xp could not install hardware. Anyone know how to get the Gl2 to be recognized by the Firewire port.
Specs:
Windows XP pro
Pentium 4 Dual core
2 GB RAM
250 7200 RPM HD
Firewire 800
Media Studio Pro 7

Help appreciated

David Ennis · August 22nd, 2005, 08:48 AM

I experimented, and found that there are no settings in my GL2's menu that will keep it from being recognized by XP when I turn the cam on.

Unforturnately, we can't rule out a fried firewire port on either end, although it sounds like the computer at least knows that something has been connected. You need to test the cam with another computer, and/or test the computer with another cam or other firewire device to narrow it down.

One more note. As with all computers and computer-like devices, sometimes a weird state is entered that only a cold boot will correct. I would try removing the backup battery (in the LCD hatch) for a few minutess.

August 21st, 2005, 05:52 PM	#1
Tim Agnew Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sarasota Posts: 64	Firewire: GL2 not there Just got a new edting PC and tried plugging the Gl2 into it for capture- Xp could not install hardware. Anyone know how to get the Gl2 to be recognized by the Firewire port. Specs: Windows XP pro Pentium 4 Dual core 2 GB RAM 250 7200 RPM HD Firewire 800 Media Studio Pro 7 Help appreciated

August 22nd, 2005, 08:48 AM	#2
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	I experimented, and found that there are no settings in my GL2's menu that will keep it from being recognized by XP when I turn the cam on. Unforturnately, we can't rule out a fried firewire port on either end, although it sounds like the computer at least knows that something has been connected. You need to test the cam with another computer, and/or test the computer with another cam or other firewire device to narrow it down. One more note. As with all computers and computer-like devices, sometimes a weird state is entered that only a cold boot will correct. I would try removing the backup battery (in the LCD hatch) for a few minutess. __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me