HDLink -- various questions

David Newman · November 26th, 2006, 11:03 AM

We only need the last few entries, where the error is reported. Long pages don't help us.

Brian Panelo · December 8th, 2006, 01:34 PM

Looking at the log, I'm getting an issue with Buffer Overrun. Is Defragging the only solution for this?

Also, once I start capture, the video will stop automatically after about 7 min worth of footage...

David Newman · December 8th, 2006, 02:09 PM

It means your disk is running slower than data coming of the the tape (write speeds of 3.5MBytes/s i.e. not much.) Extreme disk fragementation may be the cause, a or drive/controller failure, or other. Try capturing to a different disk, and if that works investigate what might be wrong with the original disk.

Brian Panelo · December 8th, 2006, 03:13 PM

Thanks David for the quick response. FYI, I'm running Raid 0 and not really sure where to start, but I'll defrag and let you know the results.

David Newman · December 8th, 2006, 03:40 PM

For a quick test, see if the same issue occurs when capturing to your system drive.

Brian Panelo · December 8th, 2006, 04:09 PM

ok, i think the defrag worked, but now i'm getting the following error in the log:

-"No valid transport stream header"
-"Error: hr (0x80004004 - Operation aborted) in (RTCaptureConvert.cpp at 1315)"

Also, I noticed that the HDLink version that starts is 1.5

I am currently running Aspect v4.2.4 Build 72

Any suggestions?

David Newman · December 8th, 2006, 04:53 PM

It seems that you aren't get valid M2T data from your camera. Verify by capturing just the M2T then converting that to an AVI. If that works, but RT capture/convert still doesn't, contact support through www.cineform.com/support

Mark Leonard · January 6th, 2007, 02:37 PM

still playing with the capture settings on my hdlink to capture hd footage from my sony hc3. I've found that if i change the HD file size to large and not on medium It runs so much better. why is this?

David Newman · January 6th, 2007, 03:36 PM

Large is higher quality and uses slightly more CPU, otherwise no idea.

Mark Leonard · January 6th, 2007, 03:52 PM

well damn, I was gonna try out this on my dedicated "cature" machine but my 2 weeks have expired, w/o reinstalling windows is there a way I can get another week on that machine's trial period to see if it'll capture with this large setting?

Christopher Glaeser · January 6th, 2007, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Leonard

... is there a way I can get another week on that machine's trial period ...

Contact Cineform technical support.

Best,
Christopher

David Taylor · January 6th, 2007, 05:34 PM

Mark, it'll be Monday....

Alan Mills · February 17th, 2007, 01:58 PM

Just upgraded to HDLink 4.3 and the first time I've used it I'm consistently getting the following errors from HDLink.

See http://www.alandmills.co.uk/HDLINK_Errors.jpg for details of the errors I'm consistently seeing

Capturing from my Sony7 FX1E (PAL), what I've found is the following...

I can capture to m2t files ok - or at least I get no errors. Even this is a bit hit and miss though.
Capture and convert (my normal) gives the two errors 2/3rds way down the log consistently everytime I hit the 'start' recoding button.
Any attempt to convert one of the captured m2t files produces the final error.

What do these errors mean?

Is it a coincedence that a few weeks ago because I had some analogue tapes to transfer to DVD I re-installed my Matrox RT.X100 card to make that task easier?

Would the two compete for any resources or anything?

Any help appreciated.

Alan

Alan Mills · February 17th, 2007, 02:44 PM

OK, Apologies to all, problem solved.

Did a check of everything and seems I had a badly seated firewire capture card. Removed that, leaving just the Matrox card and things are ok now though. Captures seem ok.

Regards.

Alan

Pete Bauer · February 17th, 2007, 03:11 PM

Glad your problem was easily resolved.

Sounds like you're using AspectHD 4.3.0, build 75? There was an audio playback bug in that build of AspectHD, and it has been replaced by version 4.3.1, build 76 which is available for download at Cineform's web site.

November 26th, 2006, 11:03 AM	#91
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	We only need the last few entries, where the error is reported. Long pages don't help us. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

December 8th, 2006, 01:34 PM	#92
Brian Panelo New Boot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 8	Buffer Overrun in HDLink Looking at the log, I'm getting an issue with Buffer Overrun. Is Defragging the only solution for this? Also, once I start capture, the video will stop automatically after about 7 min worth of footage...

December 8th, 2006, 02:09 PM	#93
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	It means your disk is running slower than data coming of the the tape (write speeds of 3.5MBytes/s i.e. not much.) Extreme disk fragementation may be the cause, a or drive/controller failure, or other. Try capturing to a different disk, and if that works investigate what might be wrong with the original disk. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

December 8th, 2006, 03:40 PM	#95
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	For a quick test, see if the same issue occurs when capturing to your system drive. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

December 8th, 2006, 04:53 PM	#97
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	It seems that you aren't get valid M2T data from your camera. Verify by capturing just the M2T then converting that to an AVI. If that works, but RT capture/convert still doesn't, contact support through www.cineform.com/support __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

December 8th, 2006, 03:13 PM	#94
Brian Panelo New Boot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 8	Thanks David for the quick response. FYI, I'm running Raid 0 and not really sure where to start, but I'll defrag and let you know the results.

December 8th, 2006, 04:09 PM	#96
Brian Panelo New Boot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 8	ok, i think the defrag worked, but now i'm getting the following error in the log: -"No valid transport stream header" -"Error: hr (0x80004004 - Operation aborted) in (RTCaptureConvert.cpp at 1315)" Also, I noticed that the HDLink version that starts is 1.5 I am currently running Aspect v4.2.4 Build 72 Any suggestions?

January 6th, 2007, 02:37 PM	#98
Mark Leonard Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	hdlink capture settings... still playing with the capture settings on my hdlink to capture hd footage from my sony hc3. I've found that if i change the HD file size to large and not on medium It runs so much better. why is this?

January 6th, 2007, 03:36 PM	#99
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	Large is higher quality and uses slightly more CPU, otherwise no idea. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

January 6th, 2007, 03:52 PM	#100
Mark Leonard Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	well damn, I was gonna try out this on my dedicated "cature" machine but my 2 weeks have expired, w/o reinstalling windows is there a way I can get another week on that machine's trial period to see if it'll capture with this large setting?

January 6th, 2007, 05:34 PM	#102
David Taylor Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Solana Beach, CA Posts: 853	Mark, it'll be Monday....

February 17th, 2007, 01:58 PM	#103
Alan Mills Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 67	Consistent HDLink 4.3.0 Build 75 Errors Just upgraded to HDLink 4.3 and the first time I've used it I'm consistently getting the following errors from HDLink. See http://www.alandmills.co.uk/HDLINK_Errors.jpg for details of the errors I'm consistently seeing Capturing from my Sony7 FX1E (PAL), what I've found is the following... I can capture to m2t files ok - or at least I get no errors. Even this is a bit hit and miss though. Capture and convert (my normal) gives the two errors 2/3rds way down the log consistently everytime I hit the 'start' recoding button. Any attempt to convert one of the captured m2t files produces the final error. What do these errors mean? Is it a coincedence that a few weeks ago because I had some analogue tapes to transfer to DVD I re-installed my Matrox RT.X100 card to make that task easier? Would the two compete for any resources or anything? Any help appreciated. Alan

February 17th, 2007, 02:44 PM	#104
Alan Mills Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 67	OK, Apologies to all, problem solved. Did a check of everything and seems I had a badly seated firewire capture card. Removed that, leaving just the Matrox card and things are ok now though. Captures seem ok. Regards. Alan

February 17th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#105
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Glad your problem was easily resolved. Sounds like you're using AspectHD 4.3.0, build 75? There was an audio playback bug in that build of AspectHD, and it has been replaced by version 4.3.1, build 76 which is available for download at Cineform's web site. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!