JVC HD100 & Black Magic Intensity Pro Card at DVinfo.net

Johnnie Caraballo · May 1st, 2008, 02:59 PM

For some reason the Firewire out on my JVC HD100 doesnt work anymore. I've tried 2 different cables and my Mac Pro doesnt see the camera.

he connection seems very loose - so I can only assume that something is wrong with my FW connections on the camera itself. My Mac Pro is brand new and it will see any other camcorder via FW all day long.

I just ordered the Black Magic Intensity Pro card so that I can import via HDMI. This card also comes with analog inputs (S-Video, Composite and Component).

My question is can I use the Component Out on the JVC HD100 and import Video & Sound instead of the Firewire out?

Thanks for your time.

Marc Colemont · May 1st, 2008, 03:27 PM

Yes you can capture the component and audio in sync but:
- you will loose time-code
- analog capture vs digital data will add noise
- and you need to invest in that capture card, unless you need it for other sources then the HD100.

The repair maybe costs less then the investment in that card?

George David · May 1st, 2008, 04:43 PM

I'm thinking about the Intensity pro as well. Here are a couple of other options I'm considering. Buying an HD10 to use as a deck (they are around $600-$700 used @ Bhphoto) or having the FW port repaired. I received a quote from www.camcorderrepair.com for $125 parts and labor (seems very low to me). I haven't done either one yet.

Johnnie Caraballo · May 1st, 2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Colemont

Yes you can capture the component and audio in sync but:
- you will loose time-code
- analog capture vs digital data will add noise
- and you need to invest in that capture card, unless you need it for other sources then the HD100.

The repair maybe costs less then the investment in that card?

The card is only $300.00 and i would be using it for the HDMI conection from my Sony HVR-HD1000U

Robert Bale · May 2nd, 2008, 12:42 AM

Hello,

Just to let you know i got a card today and it works very well, i am using mainly for color correction and line view of the time line in FCP.

I will test the capture late next week, on my HD 201 via Component and let you now.

Rob.

Randy Johnson · May 2nd, 2008, 03:10 AM

Goerge,
How did you get your quote? Did you send in the camea or did they just give you a over the phone estimate? The reason I ask is the prices ive been getting have been in the $800-$1,200+ range. I just got mine back from a guy (not JVC savy) who replaced a chip but it didnt fix it if it did he was going to charge me $600 which is the lowest price ive found.

Johnnie Caraballo · May 2nd, 2008, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Bale

Hello,

Just to let you know i got a card today and it works very well, i am using mainly for color correction and line view of the time line in FCP.

I will test the capture late next week, on my HD 201 via Component and let you now.

Rob.

Sounds good! Let me know how the importing works - thanks!

George David · May 2nd, 2008, 08:15 AM

Randy, I just went to camcorderrepair.com and they have an online quote system. I described the problem in detail and I received an email back within a day. I realized that in something this low, it's better to go there in person. Most of the other quotes I've had were the same as yours ($800 plus). Maybe someone from Woodland Hills has experience with them around here?

Randy Johnson · May 3rd, 2008, 05:39 AM

I just got the sme response from them, I am VERY skeptical. Maybe i'll try and call them next week. For $125 id get both of mine fixed.

Jerry Brown · May 3rd, 2008, 09:08 PM

you say it will add noise thru the analog. How much? would it still be better than HDV???

Brian Luce · May 3rd, 2008, 10:06 PM

There was a guy here a few months ago, cost him $1400 to replace the firewire board. And a good chunk of that was for the part. $125 sounds like a fantasy.

Randy Johnson · May 4th, 2008, 08:46 PM

Well in his issue they replaced the firewire board, You need to find a place that does board level repairs. The guy I tried replaced he texas instruments firewire chip but it didint do it. I wonder what else it could be?Even if you find someone who can fix it doing a board level repair its very labor intensive so you looking at $600-$1,200.

May 1st, 2008, 02:59 PM	#1
Johnnie Caraballo Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 144	JVC HD100 & Black Magic Intensity Pro Card For some reason the Firewire out on my JVC HD100 doesnt work anymore. I've tried 2 different cables and my Mac Pro doesnt see the camera. he connection seems very loose - so I can only assume that something is wrong with my FW connections on the camera itself. My Mac Pro is brand new and it will see any other camcorder via FW all day long. I just ordered the Black Magic Intensity Pro card so that I can import via HDMI. This card also comes with analog inputs (S-Video, Composite and Component). My question is can I use the Component Out on the JVC HD100 and import Video & Sound instead of the Firewire out? Thanks for your time. __________________ Sony HDR-AX2000 • Mac Pro 8 Core w/30" Cinema Display & Final Cut Pro X

May 1st, 2008, 03:27 PM	#2
Marc Colemont Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 695	Yes you can capture the component and audio in sync but: - you will loose time-code - analog capture vs digital data will add noise - and you need to invest in that capture card, unless you need it for other sources then the HD100. The repair maybe costs less then the investment in that card? __________________ Marc Colemont - Belgium - http://www.mc-productions.be JVC GY-HM850's, HM890, HM600

May 2nd, 2008, 12:42 AM	#5
Robert Bale Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: australia Posts: 407	Hello, Just to let you know i got a card today and it works very well, i am using mainly for color correction and line view of the time line in FCP. I will test the capture late next week, on my HD 201 via Component and let you now. Rob. __________________ Rob. www.rpbproductions.com robert@rpbproductions.com HD101/G5 Mac/4gig Ram/1TB HDD/30" Cinema Display/FCP.

May 3rd, 2008, 09:08 PM	#10
Jerry Brown Tourist Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington, NJ Posts: 3	how much noise? you say it will add noise thru the analog. How much? would it still be better than HDV???

May 1st, 2008, 04:43 PM	#3
George David Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 150	I'm thinking about the Intensity pro as well. Here are a couple of other options I'm considering. Buying an HD10 to use as a deck (they are around $600-$700 used @ Bhphoto) or having the FW port repaired. I received a quote from www.camcorderrepair.com for $125 parts and labor (seems very low to me). I haven't done either one yet.

May 2nd, 2008, 03:10 AM	#6
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Goerge, How did you get your quote? Did you send in the camea or did they just give you a over the phone estimate? The reason I ask is the prices ive been getting have been in the $800-$1,200+ range. I just got mine back from a guy (not JVC savy) who replaced a chip but it didnt fix it if it did he was going to charge me $600 which is the lowest price ive found.

May 2nd, 2008, 08:15 AM	#8
George David Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 150	Randy, I just went to camcorderrepair.com and they have an online quote system. I described the problem in detail and I received an email back within a day. I realized that in something this low, it's better to go there in person. Most of the other quotes I've had were the same as yours ($800 plus). Maybe someone from Woodland Hills has experience with them around here?

May 3rd, 2008, 05:39 AM	#9
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	I just got the sme response from them, I am VERY skeptical. Maybe i'll try and call them next week. For $125 id get both of mine fixed.

May 3rd, 2008, 10:06 PM	#11
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	There was a guy here a few months ago, cost him $1400 to replace the firewire board. And a good chunk of that was for the part. $125 sounds like a fantasy.

May 4th, 2008, 08:46 PM	#12
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Well in his issue they replaced the firewire board, You need to find a place that does board level repairs. The guy I tried replaced he texas instruments firewire chip but it didint do it. I wonder what else it could be?Even if you find someone who can fix it doing a board level repair its very labor intensive so you looking at $600-$1,200.