Im getting my ass kicked here (DV953) at DVinfo.net

John Gaspain · October 24th, 2003, 11:29 AM

Im trying to get video from my camera(Pana DV953) across firewire to my pc. Im using AVID xpress pro and Vegas4.

I cant get the programs to recognize my camera or get a capture.

This is my first camera so I know nothing about it.

In Windows Movie maker I can see a picture in camera mode but I cant get the damn thing to capture whats on tape.

Oh and the the manual has NO mention of firewire connectivity.

Im using WinXP and it does recognize my camera.

Help please!

Nathan Gifford · October 24th, 2003, 12:12 PM

Is the camera in VTR mode?

John Gaspain · October 24th, 2003, 12:18 PM

what is this VTR mode you speak of?

Nathan Gifford · October 24th, 2003, 12:40 PM

There are two modes on cameras; camera mode, and VTR (Video Tape Recorder).

Camera mode is what you shoot your video in. VTR allows the computer access to camera tape deck allowing the PC to perform all the functions it needs on the tape.

If you had the cam in camera mode, you might see video but the PC will not be able to drive the tape deck. Also make sure you haven't engaged something like pause control.

Chris Hurd · October 24th, 2003, 12:47 PM

It might be called playback mode or VCR mode. At any rate it's the same configuration you need to have in order to play tapes from the camcorder. Should be in your camera user's manual.

Chris Hurd · October 24th, 2003, 01:35 PM

Consulting a PDF version of the DV953 manual which I just downloaded, it's "VCR mode" as detailed on page 36.

John Gaspain · October 24th, 2003, 04:44 PM

Oh ok yea VCR mode is what I had it in. All that shows up on the program display is the standard black screen.

Damn i wish the manual covered this.

John Gaspain · October 25th, 2003, 08:25 PM

WOO HOOO!

Zonealarm was blocking it

Fixed now, what a headache tho.

Rick Tugman · October 26th, 2003, 08:34 AM

Now this is one more reason to own an Apple. :-)

Hope you like the camera and what it will do for you! It has suited my purposes very well as I use it on live TV sports broadcasts I work on for scene sets to add further color into the broadcasts I work on.

Enjoy!

October 24th, 2003, 11:29 AM	#1
John Gaspain Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WA-USA Posts: 371	Im getting my ass kicked here (DV953) Im trying to get video from my camera(Pana DV953) across firewire to my pc. Im using AVID xpress pro and Vegas4. I cant get the programs to recognize my camera or get a capture. This is my first camera so I know nothing about it. In Windows Movie maker I can see a picture in camera mode but I cant get the damn thing to capture whats on tape. Oh and the the manual has NO mention of firewire connectivity. Im using WinXP and it does recognize my camera. Help please! __________________ The glory of the World passes by.

October 24th, 2003, 12:12 PM	#2
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	Is the camera in VTR mode? __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

October 24th, 2003, 12:18 PM	#3
John Gaspain Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WA-USA Posts: 371	what is this VTR mode you speak of? __________________ The glory of the World passes by.

October 24th, 2003, 12:40 PM	#4
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	There are two modes on cameras; camera mode, and VTR (Video Tape Recorder). Camera mode is what you shoot your video in. VTR allows the computer access to camera tape deck allowing the PC to perform all the functions it needs on the tape. If you had the cam in camera mode, you might see video but the PC will not be able to drive the tape deck. Also make sure you haven't engaged something like pause control. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

October 24th, 2003, 12:47 PM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	It might be called playback mode or VCR mode. At any rate it's the same configuration you need to have in order to play tapes from the camcorder. Should be in your camera user's manual. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 24th, 2003, 01:35 PM	#6
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Consulting a PDF version of the DV953 manual which I just downloaded, it's "VCR mode" as detailed on page 36. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

October 24th, 2003, 04:44 PM	#7
John Gaspain Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WA-USA Posts: 371	Oh ok yea VCR mode is what I had it in. All that shows up on the program display is the standard black screen. Damn i wish the manual covered this. __________________ The glory of the World passes by.

October 25th, 2003, 08:25 PM	#8
John Gaspain Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WA-USA Posts: 371	WOO HOOO! Zonealarm was blocking it Fixed now, what a headache tho. __________________ The glory of the World passes by.

October 26th, 2003, 08:34 AM	#9
Rick Tugman Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 105	Now this is one more reason to own an Apple. :-) Hope you like the camera and what it will do for you! It has suited my purposes very well as I use it on live TV sports broadcasts I work on for scene sets to add further color into the broadcasts I work on. Enjoy! __________________ Camera: Panasonic DV953 PC: Apple Aluminum G4 Powerbook - 15 inch Final Cut Pro 4 and other assorted goodies!