HD-1 Compatibility with Various PCs at DVinfo.net

David C. Scott · September 3rd, 2003, 11:05 AM

I'm just now getting around to trying to import HD-1 footage to the only PC I've got - a Sony PCV-RX671 (I'm actually Mac-based and eventually may try Steve Mullen's 4HDV solution). The Sony is designed to accommodate digital video but I can't find its particular capture specification/board. So far, I've been unable to get the software (HD Capture Utility 1.0) bundled with the HD-1 to "see" the Firewire-connected HD-1. Does anyone know if the HD-1 and Sony computers are compatible? If so, what might I be doing wrong? If not, what capture board do I need to obtain? I can find no help regarding this issue on the JVC site.

Paul Mogg · September 3rd, 2003, 11:28 AM

You're probably already aware of this, but apple has a couple of utilities for capturing from the JVC cam and other DVHS devices. known as DVHSCap and VirtualDVHS, and they work very well.
I haven't tried the PC utilities.

David C. Scott · September 3rd, 2003, 11:44 AM

Right. However, it is my understanding (as I navigate through this fairly confusing video territory) that even using the utilities you mentioned, getting edited material (via Steve Mullen's 4HDV) out of my Mac and onto either a DV or DVHS tape requires variously expensive apps from Heuris (the cheapest one at $600 hasn't been released yet). So, I thought I'd try some quick and "simple" manipulation via the included PC software. So far, though, my Sony PC hasn't recognized the HD-1.

Raymond Krystof · September 3rd, 2003, 11:57 AM

David,

I have a Sony computer and haven’t had any problems capturing video from my HD10 via firewire using the supplied utility. I don’t remember the model number and I’m not currently at home to look it up. The computer is about a 6 month old 3GHz P4. I’m using a front panel port.

David C. Scott · September 3rd, 2003, 12:11 PM

Excellent! Then there's hope! I'll keep trying. Mine is a little older - it's a 2 GHz P4. Seems like it ought to work, though. The software documentation warns that capture may not work in some PC environments but there's not much help beyond that.

David C. Scott · September 3rd, 2003, 01:25 PM

Solved the problem (I think) be reinstalling the driver. (Hey, I'm a Mac person and had forgotten how complicated and weird installing Windows software is.)

September 3rd, 2003, 11:05 AM	#1
David C. Scott Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 43	HD-1 Compatibility with Various PCs I'm just now getting around to trying to import HD-1 footage to the only PC I've got - a Sony PCV-RX671 (I'm actually Mac-based and eventually may try Steve Mullen's 4HDV solution). The Sony is designed to accommodate digital video but I can't find its particular capture specification/board. So far, I've been unable to get the software (HD Capture Utility 1.0) bundled with the HD-1 to "see" the Firewire-connected HD-1. Does anyone know if the HD-1 and Sony computers are compatible? If so, what might I be doing wrong? If not, what capture board do I need to obtain? I can find no help regarding this issue on the JVC site. __________________ David C. Scott

September 3rd, 2003, 11:28 AM	#2
Paul Mogg Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 386	You're probably already aware of this, but apple has a couple of utilities for capturing from the JVC cam and other DVHS devices. known as DVHSCap and VirtualDVHS, and they work very well. I haven't tried the PC utilities. __________________ Paul

September 3rd, 2003, 11:44 AM	#3
David C. Scott Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 43	Right. However, it is my understanding (as I navigate through this fairly confusing video territory) that even using the utilities you mentioned, getting edited material (via Steve Mullen's 4HDV) out of my Mac and onto either a DV or DVHS tape requires variously expensive apps from Heuris (the cheapest one at $600 hasn't been released yet). So, I thought I'd try some quick and "simple" manipulation via the included PC software. So far, though, my Sony PC hasn't recognized the HD-1. __________________ David C. Scott

September 3rd, 2003, 11:57 AM	#4
Raymond Krystof Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 97	David, I have a Sony computer and haven’t had any problems capturing video from my HD10 via firewire using the supplied utility. I don’t remember the model number and I’m not currently at home to look it up. The computer is about a 6 month old 3GHz P4. I’m using a front panel port. __________________ Ray

September 3rd, 2003, 12:11 PM	#5
David C. Scott Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 43	Excellent! Then there's hope! I'll keep trying. Mine is a little older - it's a 2 GHz P4. Seems like it ought to work, though. The software documentation warns that capture may not work in some PC environments but there's not much help beyond that. __________________ David C. Scott

September 3rd, 2003, 01:25 PM	#6
David C. Scott Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 43	Solved the problem (I think) be reinstalling the driver. (Hey, I'm a Mac person and had forgotten how complicated and weird installing Windows software is.) __________________ David C. Scott